🌿 Your Peace Pulse


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


Browse by Category

Former Zambian President Lungu dies aged 68

He had "been receiving specialized treatment in South Africa", his party says.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Why did the US block a resolution demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza?

Outrage after US vetoes UN Security Council motion calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

"The green transition and competitiveness are not contradictory," says EU Environment commissioner

In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Supreme Court strikes down Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun manufacturers

Mexico's government had argued that negligent gun sales have fuelled its struggles against cartels and criminal groups.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

BlackRock’s Fink sounds alarm over rising US deficit

Wall Street titans increasingly voicing concerns over mounting debt due to government spending

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

The $449 Nintendo Switch 2 is totally 'worth the money,' superfans say, including one who waited in line over 24 hours: 'It's a no-brainer'

The original Nintendo Switch sold more than 150 million units, making it the third-best selling video game console ever.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Chad halts US visas in revenge for Trump travel ban

Chad will stop giving visas to US nationals in retaliation for the latest US measures, its president says.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Palestinian prisoner death toll rises as elderly man from Gaza dies in Israeli detention

Palestinian prisoner death toll rises as elderly man from Gaza dies in Israeli detention Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:19 Hussein Abu Habel, 70, is the 71st Palestinian detainee to die since Israel's war on Gaza began A watchtower stands inside the Ofer military prison complex in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, 8 February 2025 (Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP) Off An elderly man from Gaza has died in Israeli...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Eurovision faces pressure from EU lawmakers over 'rigged' televoting

A group of European lawmakers has urged Eurovision organisers to release full voting data on this year’s song contest, citing growing concerns over manipulation raised by broadcasters across several countries.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sweden reaches 'historic' deal with Estonia to rent prison cells to tackle overcrowding

Renting prison places abroad was a key component of the TidΓΆ Agreement, the aim of which was to remedy the shortage of places in Swedish prisons, caused by a stream of inmates arising due to escalating gang crime.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Doubts grow over pace of Britain’s clean power push

Also in this week’s newsletter, growing fears of steel imports β€˜flooding’ the country

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Latest news bulletin | June 5th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pattern of defiance: Israel expands settlements in face of Western pressure

Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Lagarde signals ECB rate-cutting β€˜nearly concluded’

Central bank president’s remarks come after governing council members reduce rates by quarter point to 2%

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Israeli ministers still welcome in EU, despite sanctions talks

High-level Israeli visits to the EU capital are becoming more toxic, as ministers prepare first-ever trade sanctions over Gaza "war crimes".

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

British fintech Wise to move primary listing to the U.S. in blow to London stock exchange

"This would allow Wise's shares to trade on both a US stock exchange and the LSE," Wise said Thursday.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Scammers stole €55.8 million from UK tax office in phishing attack

The criminal group behind the scam targeted the online accounts of around 100,000 taxpayers.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least five killed in Russian air strikes on Pryluky in first such attack since November

The aerial attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, who promised Russia would respond "very strongly" to Ukraine's audacious drone attacks on military airfields on Sunday.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Gates Reaffirms Support for Health Innovations in Nigeria, Others Amid Fund Cut

[Daily Trust] Lagos -- Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has pledged the continuous support of his Gates Foundation to improve health innovations in Africa despite dwindling foreign aid to the continent.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Wall Street and investors turn bullish on India after two turbulent quarters

A concoction of factors β€” war, inflation, lower earnings β€” has led to lackluster performance for equities so far this year. But the tide may be about to turn.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Nigeria: '$1.3m Fraud' - FBI Nabs Nigerian Programmer

[Daily Trust] Sapphire Egemasi, a Nigerian programmer, popularly known as the "Tech Queen," has been arrested by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a multi-million dollar fraud.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tariffs: Commission strengthens imports monitoring amid fear of trade diversion

The Commission aims to protect against trade diversion at a time when Chinese customs data indicate a rise in exports to the EU.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Prof Jibril Aminu Dies At 85

[Daily Trust] Professor Jibril Aminu, a renowned Nigerian scholar, politician, and diplomat, has passed away at the age of 85.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

US-China trade talks to move forward after Trump-Xi call

The US president said he spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and accepted an invitation to China. He added US and Chinese trade negotiating teams will be meeting soon.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Africa: Statement of the African Union Commission On U.S. Travel Ban

[African Union] The African Union Commission has taken note of the recent proclamation by the Government of the United States imposing new travel restrictions affecting nationals from several countries, including some on the African continent.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Ministers of the Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government Call for Global Justice for Africa in the International System

[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC), Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department (PAPS), through the African Governance Architecture and the African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Secretariat supported the organization of Thirteenth (13th) Ministerial Meeting of the African Union Committee of Ten Heads of State and Government (C-10) held in Lusaka, Republic of Zambia, on 03-05 June 2025....

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Draw your own chart game: How Taco were Trump’s tariffs?

Test your knowledge of how the US president’s trade war actually affected import duties

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

US Supreme Court clears greater path for β€˜reverse discrimination’ claims

Court rules in favour of woman who says she was passed over for a work promotion because of her heterosexuality.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Kenya: Treasury On Spot Over Controversial Plan to Raise Road Levy

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury is facing sharp criticism from Parliament over a secretive plan to raise the Road Maintenance Levy by an additional Sh5 per litre of fuel to back a controversial securitisation deal, a move lawmakers say bypasses legal and legislative oversight.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kenya: Funding Crisis Threatens Public Schools As MPs Question Sustainability of Free Education Policy

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A funding crisis is threatening the operations of public schools across the country, with Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba coming under sharp scrutiny in Parliament over substantial delays and shortfalls in the disbursement of capitation funds.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: AU Warns of 'Negative Impact' From U.S. Travel Ban - Urges 'Balanced,' 'Consultative' Approach

[Addis Standard] The African Union (AU) Commission has expressed concern over the "potential negative impact" of the recent travel restrictions announced by the United States, urging the U.S. government to implement the measures in a manner that is "balanced, evidence-based, and reflective of the long-standing partnership between the United States and Africa."

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Committed to Peace in Eastern DRC

[Lesotho Times] The Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 rebel movement controlling territory in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) says a political solution is the best option to resolve the country's multi-faceted problems.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Liberia: Saeveral Lawmakers Summoned In Connection With Fire At Legislature

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia National Police (LNP) has summoned seven members of the House of Representatives for questioning in connection with the recent arson attack on the Capitol Building.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Catholic Priest Kidnapped - He Worked As a Chaplain in Alaska and Wanted to Help Boko Haram Victims in Nigeria

[Agenzia Fides] Abuja -- "I was able to speak with Father Afina. He is well and in good health. We hope he can be released soon," said John Bogna Bakeni, Auxiliary Bishop of Maiduguri (capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria), to Fides. He confirmed the news reported by some newspapers in Fairbanks (Alaska, USA) about the kidnapping of Father Alphonsus Afina, a Nigerian priest who served for years as a chaplain...

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Several killed after Kharkiv and Pryluky suffer deadly Russian drone raid

At least five people, including a one-year-old boy, his mother and grandmother, were killed in a Russian drone strike on Pryluky in northern Ukraine early Thursday.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews