The United States Postal Service (USPS) is grappling with unprecedented financial losses, reporting a staggering $9.5 billion net loss for the fiscal year 2024, a sharp rise from the previous year’s $6.5 billion deficit. This loss has triggered a significant leadership change, as Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has announced his decision to step down. The […]
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Eight prominent human rights organizations have called on Kyrgyzstan’s authorities to ensure the safety of Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy, a human rights defender currently imprisoned under politically charged allegations. Tazhibek Kyzy, who directs the media outlet Tazhibek Kyzy, founded by her husband in 2020, has faced threats from a fellow inmate, prompting concerns for her safety. […]
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Intel has raised concerns about the future of AI chipmaking in Ireland, urging the government to introduce a more competitive incentive program to attract and retain semiconductor manufacturers. A letter obtained by the Sunday Times, written by Intel’s Government Affairs leader Leonard Hobbs, was sent to former Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohue, now Minister […]
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Ghanaian authorities to investigate the assault of five journalists covering the recent elections in the southern Ashanti Region. The attack occurred at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, where the journalists were documenting the vote-counting process. It reportedly stemmed from the defeat of National Democratic Congress (NDC) […]
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Iran executed at least 975 people in 2024, a staggering 17% increase from the previous year and the highest execution rate in more than two decades, according to the 17th Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran. Released by Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) and Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM), the report highlights the […]
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Amnesty International has called on the Ivorian government to compensate 133 farmers who were evicted from the Gesco Rivière site in Abidjan last year, leaving them without livelihoods. The rights group condemned the lack of consultation and proper compensation for the affected farmers, many of whom lost their farms and fishponds when authorities demolished their […]
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Early red-teaming tests have exposed significant security vulnerabilities in DeepSeek’s R1 AI model. According to a report by Laura Caroli for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the R1 model is 11 times more likely to produce harmful content and 4.5 times more likely to generate insecure code compared to OpenAI’s o1 model. […]
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to meet separately with US President Donald Trump this week, reaffirming their commitment to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Both leaders are expected to emphasize the importance of placing Ukraine at the center of international negotiations. A statement from Downing […]
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. achieved record operating profits in 2024, despite a dip in overall earnings due to a significant drop in investment income. The company, led by Warren Buffett for 59 years, reported a 71% surge in operating earnings for Q4, reaching $14.53 billion (A$22.7 billion). For the full year, operating earnings climbed 27% to […]
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A Bold Proposal for Lasting Peace: Leveraging Mediterranean Dredging to Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict By Solomon Alaka The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one of the most protracted and complex territorial disputes in modern history, has caused immense human suffering, loss of life, and economic devastation. The central issue, rooted in a long-standing dispute over land, has remained […]
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