Commonwealth News
IPL 2025 set to resume on May 17 after India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement
May 13, 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the TATA Indian Premier League 2025 will recommence on 17 May, following a week-long suspension due to military tensions between India and Pakistan. The tournament's restart will feature Royal...
Virat Kohli retires from Tests, marks end of an era in Indian cricket
May 12, 2025
Former India captain Virat Kohli (36) announced his retirement from Test cricket via social media. The announcement comes ahead of India's five-match Test series against England starting June 20. Kohli ends his 14-year Test career with 9,230 runs from 123 matches at...
UK and US strike limited trade deal to ease tariffs and boost bilateral commerce
May 9, 2025
The United Kingdom and the United States have reached a limited trade agreement to ease bilateral tensions and bolster economic cooperation. The deal is not a comprehensive free trade agreement but marks a significant step in Anglo-American trade relations. Under the...
Commonwealth Chamber: Advancing business ties across events
Apr 24, 2025
While our Chairman participated in the Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta, our Treasurer, Uther Charlton-Stevens represented us at the prestigious Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit in the UK. The UK Summit, chaired by Lord Marland, Chairman of the...
Commonwealth Secretariat holds vital dialogue about AI and its impact on legal systems
Apr 1, 2025
A thought-provoking discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and access to justice, hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat as part of its Rule of Law Conversations series, generated spirited dialogue that extended well beyond the formal proceedings. The event...
Cyprus to fund desalination plants at hotels to reduce impact of water shortages on tourism
Mar 28, 2025
Cyprus has announced plans to subsidise private hotel desalination plants to address water shortages during peak tourist seasons. The initiative comes as the Mediterranean island faces critically low water levels following its second-driest winter in a decade. The...