Supreme Court Allows Controversial Immigration Raids to Resume in Los Angeles

September 11, 2025 ⚖️ The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday stayed a lower court injunction that had blocked federal immigration enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area, permitting the government to resume raids while legal proceedings continue. The case stems from immigration raids launched in June, where federal agents allegedly targeted individuals based on race, […]

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Justice Department Announces Ruling to Protect Military Servicemembers’ Civilian Employment Pension Benefits | Office of Public Affairs

The Justice Department announced that the U.S. District Court of Guam ruled in favor of the United States in its lawsuit against the Government of Guam and the Guam Retirement Fund (Guam) to protect servicemembers’ civilian employment pension benefits while they serve in the military. When Guam civilian employees such as teachers and firefighters are […]

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Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot During Campus Event at Utah Valley University and Later Died

📍 Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The incident occurred during a public event hosted by the university as part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour.” According to law enforcement and university officials, a single shot […]

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US Federal Judge Blocks Dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook; President Trump Appeals Ruling

September 10, 2025 ⚖️ A U.S. federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing President Donald Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a significant legal challenge to presidential authority over independent agencies. The ruling allows Cook to remain in her position while her lawsuit against the administration proceeds. Judge Jia Cobb of […]

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Nuclear watchdog chief announces breakthrough on Iran monitoring

“Indispensable” monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ended in June, agency chief Rafael Grossi said, when Israel and US-backed airstrikes targeted Iran’s nuclear power installations. At the time, the Iranian authorities confirmed that the Natanz enrichment site had been “impacted” without affecting existing radiation levels, the top IAEA diplomat said. Practical step forward […]

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Nigeria Makes Strides Toward Debt Relief with $5.47 Billion Major Repayments to Global Creditors

September 10, 2025 💰 Nigeria has taken significant steps toward reducing its external debt burden, repaying trillions of naira to major international creditors including China, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the country spent over $5.47 billion on external debt servicing between January […]

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Anglo American and Teck Resources Announce $53 Billion Merger, Mining Sector’s Second-Largest Deal

September 10, 2025 ⛏️ Anglo American and Teck Resources have agreed to merge in a landmark US$53 billion deal, forming Anglo Teck—one of the world’s largest mining entities and the fifth-largest copper producer globally. The merger marks the second-biggest acquisition in mining history, following Glencore’s US$90 billion merger with Xstrata in 2013. The new company […]

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EU Commission President Pledges Measures to Address Israel’s War in Gaza

September 10, 2025 🇪🇺 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a series of proposed actions aimed at curbing Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, describing the humanitarian situation as “catastrophic” during her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament. Von der Leyen outlined a “package of measures” that includes suspending […]

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African Continental Brief: Business, Technology, Security and Human Rights

Date: September 10, 2025 Business & Macro 🇰🇪 Cyber Heist Exposes Kenya’s Banking Vulnerabilities Hackers stole over $12 million from Kenyan banks in 2024, the Central Bank of Kenya has revealed. This marks the largest digital theft in the country’s history, raising fresh concerns about cybersecurity readiness in the financial sector. 🇹🇿 Tourism Surges in […]

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Irish Taoiseach (PM) Condemns Israeli Airstrike in Doha, Urges Diplomatic De-escalation

September 10, 2025 🇮🇪 Taoiseach Micheál Martin has issued a strong statement condemning Israel’s airstrike in Doha, Qatar, calling it a “flagrant violation” of the Gulf state’s sovereignty and a threat to regional stability. The attack, which targeted senior Hamas leaders meeting to discuss ceasefire proposals, killed six individuals including the son of Hamas’s chief […]

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