Category: World

The UN described it as one of the most appalling attacks in a new wave of violence by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed extremist rebel group. Four wards housing patients were set ablaze during the assault in Byambwe, a remote community about 60 kilometres west of Lubero in the restive North Kivu province, […]

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Reward Offers Up to $15 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Canadian Narcotics Trafficker and Up to $2 Million Each for Assassins Responsible for Federal Witness Murder hide Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer increase […]

  Building on its plans to protect peace and ramp up our continent’s defence readiness, the European Commission has unveiled a set of measures that should significantly enhance military mobility across Europe. The measures will create an EU-wide military mobility area where troops, equipment and military assets can move around quickly and smoothly.    Simultaneously, […]

A curated overview of the latest developments across Business, Technology, Geopolitics, Security, and Human Rights shaping Africa’s landscape. Business & Macro Kenya’s Sovereign AmbitionPresident William Ruto has unveiled plans to channel Sh5 trillion (~US$38 billion) over the next decade into transport, energy, agriculture, and education projects. Two new vehicles — a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) […]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has dismissed remarks made by a Kremlin spokesperson questioning Ireland’s neutrality, describing them as “nonsense” during comments on Friday. Kremlin Briefing Sparks Response The Kremlin briefing suggested that Ireland’s traditional stance of neutrality was compromised by its alignment with European Union positions on security and defense. Officials in Moscow claimed Ireland was […]

Tesla has announced it is offering its CEO Elon Musk a performance-based pay package worth US$1 trillion. That’s right: 12 zeros. To put this figure in perspective, it is double the amount of Musk’s existing fortune of US$500 billion (£380 billion) and equal to the GDP of Switzerland. There are, of course, strings attached. The […]

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has released a proposed $45 billion capital plan for 2026–2035, outlining a decade-long investment strategy to transform major airports including John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) Port Authority of New York & New Jersey megaproject.com. Major Airport Redevelopment The plan […]

A Mississippi businessman pleaded guilty today to participating in a scheme to defraud Medicare by paying kickbacks for fraudulent doctors’ orders and then using those orders to bill the government insurer over $19 million through seven different durable medical equipment (DME) supply companies. According to court documents, Willie De Gibbs, 53, of Toomsuba, Mississippi, and […]

Japan has unveiled a $135 billion stimulus package aimed at easing the burden of rising prices and reinforcing its economic and strategic resilience. The move comes as inflation continues to run above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target, stoking concerns among policymakers and households alike Yahoo Finance UK Iraqi News. Inflation Concerns Consumer prices have […]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has begun an official visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of Ireland’s first-ever participation in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, marking a significant milestone in the country’s global engagement. Economic and Community Engagement On Friday, Martin attended an Enterprise Ireland lunch with around 150 business leaders, highlighting opportunities for Irish companies in Africa. […]