DR GLADYS WEST
Dr Gladys West: “The Mathematician Who Mapped the World.”
This year’s black history month we focus on Dr Gladys West, whose mathematical genius enables us to enjoy GPS systems to take us from place to place. She was known for her contributions to mathematical…
21 February 2026
Barbados’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations, François Jackman. (GP)
Barbados To Lead Major UN Reform Process
The President of the United Nations General Assembly has selected Barbados, along with Malta, to lead a major UN reform process. François Jackman, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the UN and his counterpart from Malta,…
19 February 2026
A view shows part of Havana as U.S.-Cuba tensions rise after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to stop Venezuelan oil and money from reaching Cuba and suggested the communist-run island to strike a deal with Washington, in Havana, Cuba, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez
When Punishment Becomes Policy: The U.S. Blockade is an Attack on Human Rights — Cuba Must Be Free
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa On January 29, the U.S. government moved to tighten its economic siege against Cuba by threatening punitive tariffs on any country that sends fuel to Havana. According to Cuba’s Foreign Minister,…
18 February 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov convened a working lunch in Moscow with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from BRICS members and partner countries
BRICS Diplomats Rally for UN Centrality, Greater Global Majority Representation
On February 17, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov convened a working lunch in Moscow with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from BRICS members and partner countries. The gathering underscored the bloc’s growing ambition to…
17 February 2026
Putin-Ramaphosa phone call
Putin and Ramaphosa Discuss Ukraine, Trade Ties in Phone Call
MOSCOW/PRETORIA, February 10 – Russian President Vladimir Putin and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone conversation on Monday, focusing on bilateral cooperation and international affairs, according to official statements from both governments. The…
11 February 2026
Sergey Lavrov being interviewed by TV BRICS
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with TV BRICS international media network
Question: Mr Lavrov, on February 10, Russia marks Diplomatic Workers’ Day, a professional holiday for the personnel of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its missions abroad. You probably celebrate this day at work as…
10 February 2026
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Animated films lead China’s cinema boom in 2025
By Liu Yang, People’s Daily China’s film industry saw animated features deliver exceptional results in 2025, with nationwide box office revenue reaching 51.832 billion yuan (about $7.37 billion). Animation alone contributed over 25 billion yuan…
5 February 2026
India and the South Caucasus
by Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar The South Caucasus – comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia – is a small but geopolitically significant region, susceptible to intense competition between regional and global powers. It is also situated at…
3 February 2026
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla
Cuba Under Siege: Why Zimbabwe Stands with Havana Against Imperialist Aggression
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa From Harare to Havana, history teaches us one clear lesson: imperialism never forgives those who choose dignity over submission. Today, as the United States escalates its economic war against Cuba by…
2 February 2026
Putin called Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra
Putin Congratulates Touadéra on Election Victory, Pledges Stronger Ties with Central African Republic
MOSCOW/ BANGUI – 28 January 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra on his re-election, following polls held on 28 December 2025. In a telephone call on Tuesday,…
29 January 2026
