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The European Commission has announced a €60 million humanitarian aid package for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2025. This initiative aims to address the urgent needs of communities displaced or affected by ongoing conflict and recent epidemics, particularly

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the recent freeze on foreign aid announced by the United States, urging for exemptions to ensure essential humanitarian and development activities are not disrupted. A statement issued by Guterres’ spokesperson on

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a 25% tariff will be imposed on all goods imported from Colombia, marking a sharp escalation in trade tensions. The move comes in response to Colombia’s refusal to accept the return of

US Mortgage rates have climbed back above the 7% threshold, stalling the U.S. housing market at the start of 2025. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage reached 7.04% last week, marking the highest level since May 2024, according

A severe storm named Éowyn has brought extreme weather conditions to the United Kingdom and Ireland, disrupting travel and power supplies across the region. Winds reaching speeds of up to 113 mph (182 km/h) and heavy rainfall have prompted authorities

The European Union has relocated its upcoming informal defence summit from Limont Castle in Liege to the Egmont Palace in Brussels, citing security considerations. The meeting, scheduled for 3 February, marks the first European summit since the inauguration of U.S.

The cost of eggs has surged dramatically, with prices exceeding $9 per dozen in some regions across the USA, leaving consumers and businesses grappling with escalating expenses. The price hikes are largely attributed to the ongoing avian influenza outbreak, which

The European Commission announced an escalation in its investigation into the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, to assess potential violations of the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA). The probe focuses on X’s content moderation practices and

The European Union has announced an initial humanitarian budget of €1.87 billion for 2025, targeting urgent crises worldwide. The European Commission clarified that the aid will focus on regions such as the Middle East, including Gaza and Syria, as well

Belgium experienced a significant increase in asylum applications in 2024, reaching levels reminiscent of the 2015-2016 refugee crisis. According to the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), Belgium received 4,400 asylum applications in October 2024, marking a record number over