๐ŸŒฟ Your Peace Pulse


Explore inspiring stories, grassroots movements, and peace-building initiatives from around the globe.


Browse by Category

South Africa: Govt Signs US$474,6-Million Loan for Just Energy Transition

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a US$474.6 million loan agreement aimed at supporting the implementation of the Just Energy Transition (JET).

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Feud between former โ€˜god brothersโ€™ fuels Thailand-Cambodia border conflict

Relations have soured between Thai political heavyweight Thaksin Shinawatra and Cambodian strongman Hun Sen

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

India: Did temple officials cover up a mass murder?

A former worker at Dharmasthala temple in southern India says he buried hundreds of bodies, many of which showed signs of sexual assault. Local authorities have opened an investigation.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

South Africa: Banyana Gear Up for Third-Place Fight

[Scrolla] Pick of the sport: Banyana Banyana have one more chance to claim a medal at Wafcon, while two of Africa's heavyweights battle for the crown, writes Dylan Bettencourt.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell react to US President Donald Trump

The Federal Reserve Chair and the US President got into a disagreement over costs at a tour of the Fedโ€™s office building renovation in Washington on Thursday.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gazaโ€™s government demands โ€˜immediate end' to Israeli-imposed famineย 

Gazaโ€™s government demands โ€˜immediate end' to Israeli-imposed famine The government in Gaza has demanded that the Israeli-imposed famine be immediately ended by opening all crossings leading into the enclave, andthe entry of baby formula as part of 500 aid trucks and 50 fuel trucks daily. โ€œWe demand the formation of an international commission to investigate the systematic starvation crime,โ€ Gazaโ€™s Government Media...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Africa: Uniting to Push for Anti-Corruption Action Across Africa

[TI] This month countries across the African continent are marking the ninth African Anti-Corruption Day. This is an important opportunity to recognise both the progress that many countries have made in the fight against corruption in Africa and the significant work still left to do. The African Union has committed to bringing together countries to put in place measures to tackle corruption - such as action to...

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Central African Republic: First ICC Sentences for CAR Militia Leaders 'Fall Far Short'

[RFI] Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have convicted two men of leading Christian-dominated militias in attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) in 2013 and 2014, on Thursday, and sentenced them to up to 15 years in prison.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Macron's Palestine recognition: Does it matter?

Observers point out that by recognising Palestine, French President Emmanuel Macron hopes to pressure his European allies, including the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, to take a stance and revive the long-defunct two-state solution.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ethiopia: Party Politics and Experience in Ethiopia

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A glance at the texts written about Ethiopia to date suffices to show the prominent place that tales of warfare hold in its history. It is also unquestionable that most of these wars were sparked by intrigues for power. This phenomenon has shaped the country's political culture into a culture of war.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Muskโ€™s Starlink hit with hours-long outage after rollout of T-Mobile satellite service

The Starlink-powered satellite service from T-Mobile called T-Satellite rolled out to the public on Wednesday.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Ethiopia: Opposition Party EPRP Calls On Government to End Military Responses to Political Dissent

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party (EPRP) has urged the federal government to cease using military force to address political demands and called for an immediate end to the targeting of civilians under the guise of warfare.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kapikaya Nature Sports and Culture Festival kicks off in Bafra, Tรผrkiye

The 6th International Kapikaya Nature Sports and Culture Festival opened on Friday in the northern coastal city of Bafra, Turkiye, drawing outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ethiopia: Over 50 Homes Damaged By Flash Floods in Gambella City Following Heavy Overnight Rainfall

[Addis Standard] More than 50 homes have been damaged in Gambella city following heavy rainfall that fell overnight on Thursday, triggering flash floods in several neighborhoods, residents told Addis Standard.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Haiti sends 150 soldiers to Mexico for training as gang violence surges

Under the agreement between the two countries, a total of 700 soldiers are to be trained in Mexico as Haiti seeks to revive its military.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Nigeria vs Morocco: Womenโ€™s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 โ€“ teams, start

Nigeria hunt a 10th WAFCON title against a Morocco side seeking their first when the pair face off in Rabat.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Netanyahu says Israel considering alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas, deepening uncertainty

The teams left Qatar on Thursday as President Donald Trumpโ€™s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Hamasโ€™ latest response to proposals for a deal showed a โ€œlack of desireโ€ to reach a truce. Witkoff said the U.S. will look at โ€œalternative options," without elaborating.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Delayed delivery: German postal services come under attack

German consumer complaints about DHL and Deutsche Post reached record highs in the first half of 2025. Letters and parcels are getting damaged, delayed, delivered to the wrong address โ€” or just disappear.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

From myth to mist: Fountains over the ages

From historical symbols to heat relief, these charming waterworks are enjoying a renaissance of sorts as spots to cool off in increasingly overheated cities.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Berlin: Germany's first Labubu toy store opens doors to fans

The Labubu craze has found a new home, as hundreds of people lined up to get the eerie ugly dolls at Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's first store in Berlin.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Militant Georges Abdallah arrives in Lebanon after more than 40 years in French detention

He became eligible for parole in 1999 but multiple requests he filed since then were denied.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Strategic Implications of Taiwanโ€™s 2025 Han Kuang Exercise

The ROC militaryโ€™s annual exercise is changing to reflect the PLAโ€™s evolving tactics. There is no longer a clear distinction between the frontlines and rear areas in a Taiwan Strait conflict.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

U.S. stocks coast toward the finish of a record-setting week

Wall Street has zoomed higher on hopes that President Donald Trump will reach trade deals with other countries that will lower his stiff proposed tariffs, along with the risk that they could cause a recession and drive up inflation.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

US military says it has killed senior ISIL (ISIS) leader in Syriaโ€™s Aleppo

Dhiyaโ€™ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani and two of his sons affiliated to the group were killed in a raid, the US military says

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

'All the people are hungry': Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food

All week across the BBC we've been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

EU regulator backs Lillyโ€™s Alzheimerโ€™s drug

The agency initially rejected the drug in March.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany risks missing opportunities in Africa

Germany wants more economic engagement in Africa. However, while other countries have long been taking action, Berlin lacks strategy and speed. Geopolitically, there is much more at stake than just raw materials.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Wall Street โ€˜euphoriaโ€™ sparks bubble warnings

Analysts point to signs of market froth as bitcoin soars and โ€˜meme stocksโ€™ re-emerge

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

What Europe's response to a no-deal with Trump could look like

Uncertainty remains about if and when a trade agreement between the EU and U.S. could be struck.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

'Disproportionateโ€™ and โ€˜unjustifiedโ€™: European travel industry urges EU to rethink ETIAS fee hike

As the European travel industry continues to struggle with rising costs and labour issues, travel leaders have voiced concerns about the ETIAS fee increase potentially undermining competitiveness.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU keeps a close eye as Zelenskyy U-turns to fix contentious anti-corruption law

Contacts between Brussels and Kyiv are ongoing to make sure the new legislation upholds the independence of Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU airports set to ditch 100ml liquid limit for hand baggage

New model screening equipment will allow passengers to bring bigger bottles on board, but not everywhere in Europe.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK business secretary dismisses wealth tax as โ€˜daftโ€™

Jonathan Reynolds rules out targeting assets of the rich to plug growing hole in public finances

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Late-life depression: Learn to spot the signs early

Depression and anxiety can go undiagnosed when symptoms are mistaken for age-related physical illnesses. We need to treat mental health issues earlier in life.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

International Labor Standards: The Missing Link in China-US Trade Negotiations

The low-cost advantage of labor exploitation remains Chinaโ€™s unshakable core โ€“ and also underpins Beijingโ€™s ambitious vision of technological dominance and leadership.

Published on: July 25, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat