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Iraq: UN mission ends, with pledge of continued support

Tuesday, December 02, 2025 UN News The recent parliamentary elections in Iraq mark a fitting end to the work of the UN Mission in the country,...

Mozambique: ‘Civilians were killed, some were even beheaded’

Tuesday, December 02, 2025 UN News “They live in community shelters, they live in classrooms which are overcrowded,” the UN refugee agency’s (UNHCR) representative in Mozambique...

Global arms sales hit record amid rising conflicts

Sales by the world’s top 100 defense companies reached a record high last year. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza drove global demand for...

Global conflicts drive record revenue for world’s largest weapons makers

Global arms manufacturers hit record revenues amid ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, highlighting how geopolitical instability, production challenges, and sanctions are reshaping the...

3 Energy Value Names Under $5 That Look Like Smart Buys

Oil started the year under pressure from changing government rules, shifting supply decisions by OPEC+, and global conflicts. This combination pushed prices below critical...

Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Oil Infrastructure Raise Tensions, Highlighting Escalating Conflict and Potential Global Energy Impact

In recent developments, Russia has labeled Ukrainian strikes on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) and tankers as "acts of terrorism." The Russian 

Global Arms Sales Hit Record High in 2024 Amid Conflicts

Global arms sales reached a record high in 2024 amidst the wars in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip despite production issues that hampered deliveries. This...

Global Arms Revenues Hit Record $679 Billion Amid Intensifying Conflicts

Revenues from arms sales and military services by the world’s 100 largest arms-producing companies climbed to a record $679 billion in 2024, a 5.9...

SIPRI: global arms revenues surge to record 679 billion dollars in 2024 amid escalating conflicts

Global arms revenues reached a record 679 billion dollars in 2024 after a 5.9 per cent rise among the world’s 100 largest producers, according...

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