In the heart of Birmingham, just outside the bustling entrance of Snow Hill Station, a photograph stops strangers in their tracks. Against the rush of commuters and the hum of city life, Ayodeji Awoyomi’s Spirit of Light commands a rare kind of stillness — the kind that makes you look twice, breathe slower, and feel…
The Association of Jamaican Nationals (AJN), Birmingham UK, is set to host one of the city’s most inspiring cultural events this autumn—the AJN Local Heroes and Be Inspired Youth Gala & Awards, taking place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Lower Grounds (formerly The Holte Suite) at Aston Villa Football Club, Trinity Road, Birmingham….
Shipping lanes between China and the United States are facing a new challenge as operators of China-built vessels increasingly steer clear of American ports. Industry analysts warn that by October, only a fraction of these ships may call at the U.S., reshaping trade flows at a time of already heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing….
Malaysia’s economy delivered a steady yet uninspiring performance in the second quarter, with year-on-year growth holding at 4.4%, the same pace as the first quarter and slightly below the 4.5% forecast by both the government and economists While this rate signals underlying resilience in the face of global headwinds, policymakers are casting a wary eye…
Facing mounting economic pressure from rising U.S. tariffs, Vietnam has unveiled a sweeping $49 billion domestic investment plan, aimed at buttressing growth through a concerted shift toward internal development. With its export-driven model increasingly vulnerable, the country is pivoting toward infrastructure build-out, high-tech advancements, and private sector empowerment to sustain economic momentum. Once lauded as…
In a move that could reshape South Africa’s battle against obesity and related illnesses, Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has launched its weight-loss drug Wegovy in the country — the drug’s first entry into any African market. The launch, announced on Thursday, comes just eight months after U.S. rival Eli Lilly introduced its own blockbuster…
In a decisive move to revive Nigeria’s struggling electricity sector, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a ₦4 trillion ($2.61 billion) phased debt refinancing plan aimed at clearing longstanding obligations owed to power generation companies (GenCos). The plan, announced by Finance Minister Olawale Edun after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting, is expected to be implemented…
In a bid to capitalize on evolving global supply chains, Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to invest $600 million for a 30% stake in the Copper World copper project in Arizona—marking its first foray into a U.S. copper mine in 45 years. The investment comes amid surges in U.S. copper prices, driven by uncertainty around…
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has defended the military’s operations against insurgents and criminal gangs, amid increasing scrutiny over civilian casualties in the country’s volatile north and central regions. Speaking at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, General Musa acknowledged the challenges posed by militias and armed criminal networks, emphasizing that the military…
The African Union (AU) has officially endorsed a campaign urging governments and international organizations to abandon the centuries-old Mercator map in favor of one that more accurately portrays the true size of Africa. The Mercator projection, created in the 16th century by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator for maritime navigation, has long been criticised for its…
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