Commonwealth Union

For years, we've connected 56 nations, 12 million readers, and leaders across the Commonwealth. Now we're building the next chapter: $CWU, our blockchain and digital assets initiative. Everything starts here @CWUblockchain

Commonwealth Union Blockchain Network International Advisory Board brings together leaders who have shaped nations, institutions, and regions across the world. Proud to work alongside each of them as we build the digital layer for 56 Commonwealth nations. @JohnAKufuor | 10th President of Ghana, 5th Chair of the African Union @MohamedNasheed | First democratically elected President of the Maldives @JosephMuscat_JM | Former Prime Minister of Malta @Mushahid | Senator, Chair of Pakistan's Senate Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee @AtifOzbey | Chairman, SES Party, Turkiye The legitimacy of this network is not a claim. It is the people behind it. $CWU

H.E. @AtifOzbey is Chairman of Türkiye's SES Party and a prominent figure in Turkish political and media life, bringing a cross-regional perspective to our work.

H.E. Senator @Mushahid chairs Pakistan's Senate Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee, and previously served as Minister for Information and Culture. A leading voice in South Asia on regional strategy and foreign policy. Welcome to our International Advisory Board.

H.E. President @MohamedNasheed brought democracy to the Maldives as its first democratically elected President, and became one of the Commonwealth's most recognized voices. Honored to have him on our International Advisory Board.

H.E. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, of Malta, @JosephMuscat_JM made his country the first jurisdiction to regulate blockchain and digital assets at a national level. Today we welcome him to our International Advisory Board.

H.E. President Jon Kofi Agyekum @JohnAKufuor served as the 10th President of Ghana and 5th Chairperson of the African Union, leading one of Africa's most significant peaceful democratic transitions. A welcome addition to our International Advisory Board.

The latest World Happiness Report 2026 reveals how people across 147 countries truly feel about their lives and the results paint a mixed global picture. Leading the rankings once again is Finland, followed by Nordic nations like Iceland, Denmark, and Sweden, known for strong social systems, trust, and work-life balance. While many countries have seen improvements in life satisfaction, others continue to struggle with inequality, economic pressure, and social challenges. #CUFocus

🇦🇺 Greens Slam Albanese Over ‘Partial’ Gambling Ad Ban Reforms! Australia’s gambling reform debate has intensified after the Australian Greens criticized Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for what they call a weak response to gambling harm. The government announced new restrictions on gambling advertisements, including limiting TV ads to three per hour during evening prime time and a complete ban during live sports. #Australia #GamblingReform #AnthonyAlbanese

🇮🇳 India has launched the world’s largest census, surveying over 1.4 billion people with digital tools including caste data for the first time in nearly a century. #IndiaCensus #India #WorldNews #CUNews

🇺🇸 U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global attention after stating that the United States could potentially “take the oil in Iran” and even seize Kharg Island, the country’s key oil export hub. #DonaldTrump #Iran #KhargIsland

🇦🇺 Two Australian states are introducing free public transport as fuel prices surge following global tensions linked to the Iran conflict. #Australia #FuelCrisis #PublicTransport

🇺🇸 The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that Donald Trump’s signature will appear on U.S. paper currency—marking the first time a sitting president’s signature will be printed on dollar bills. #DonaldTrump #USCurrency

Mark Carney criticised Air Canada after CEO Michael Rousseau issued an English-only condolence message following a fatal crash that killed two pilots, including a French-speaking Quebecer. #AirCanada #MarkCarney #CanadaNews #Quebec #CUNews

Sarah Mullally Begins Role as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury in Historic Ceremony! #SarahMullally #ArchbishopOfCanterbury #ChurchOfEngland

🇵🇰 Pakistan Offers to Host US-Iran Peace Talks Amid Escalating War! #ShehbazSharif #Pakistan #USIran #MiddleEastCrisis

Jury Finds Meta Liable in Child Safety Case, Orders $375 Million in Damages! #Meta #Facebook #Instagram #ChildSafety #BreakingNews #TechNews

Pakistan offers to host US–Iran peace talks as Middle East tensions rise. PM Shehbaz Sharif signals support for dialogue, while Donald Trump amplifies the message. Is diplomacy winning or is escalation next? #MiddleEast #USIran #Pakistan #WorldNews #Trump #ShehbazSharif

Sri Lanka - England One Day International Cricket Series begins today. ODI Schedule (D/N) – Colombo (RPS) • 1st ODI: Jan 22, 2026 – 2:30 PM • 2nd ODI: Jan 24, 2026 – 2:30 PM • 3rd ODI: Jan 27, 2026 – 2:30 PM #SriLankaCricket #EnglandCricket #SLvENG #CricketNews