Global Affairs
Controversial $4.5 Trillion Bill Heads to Trump’s Desk for Independence day signing
The House vote followed a tense stretch for Republican leadership, who faced divisions in their ranks.
Global Affairs
Global Affairs
Atiku, Obi join forces in ADC to challenge Tinubu in 2027
The coalition is anchored by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, Tinubu’s two main challengers in the previous election.
Global Affairs
UN expert urges global companies to cut ties with Israel
Israel dismissed the report as “groundless, defamatory and a flagrant abuse of office,” and has long accused Albanese of hostility and antisemitism.
Global Affairs
Ethiopia completes controversial mega-dam on Blue Nile
Ethiopia views the project as essential to powering its economy and expanding electricity access across the country, where about 60% of the population still lives without reliable power.
News
Senior Russian Navy officer killed in strike near Ukraine border
The general’s death marks one of the most senior losses for Moscow since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022.
News
Ruto meets His Royal Highness Prince of Wales
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation for the shared benefit of their people, with a focus on delivering tangible development results and safeguarding the planet.
Technology
Cloudflare gives publishers power to block AI bots and demand pay
Cloudflare’s new tool is aimed at what the company calls “uncooperative” AI bots—those that disregard opt-out signals and continue to scrape websites.
Global Affairs
Microsoft cuts 9,000 jobs as AI reshapes workforce
Microsoft currently employs 228,000 people globally, according to figures from June 2024.
Global Affairs
Trump demands immediate resignation of Fed Chair Powell
Trump's latest outburst follows remarks made by Powell during a central bankers’ meeting in Portugal.
Global Affairs
Zimbabwe journalist jailed over satirical piece targeting Mnangagwa
Faith Zaba, the editor of the Zimbabwe Independent, appeared in court on Wednesday after being charged with publishing a column titled "When you become mafia state", which prosecutors claim was intended to stir public hostility toward the 82-year-old head of state.
News
After 64 years, USAID shuts down leaving 14 million lives at risk
A damning report by The Lancet warns of the consequences of USAID’s closure, projecting that 14 million people could die globally by 2030 due to the funding gap
Global Affairs
Israel urged to seize ceasefire opportunity as Trump backs hostage deal with Hamas
The latest push for a truce comes as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.