Category: World

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, more than 230 Entergy employees, alongside community partners, mobilized across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to package over 250,000 meals for families facing food insecurity. This year marked the latest chapter in Entergy’s two-decade commitment to combat hunger through volunteerism. The company collaborated with partners such as […]

President Trump’s executive order of 20 January is regrettable “and we hope the US will reconsider,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, in a speech to the organization’s executive board. The WHO chief said he would welcome the opportunity “to preserve and strengthen the historic relationship between WHO and the US.” Pushing back on the […]

A devastating escalation of violence has left at least 773 people dead in Goma, the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), following intense fighting with the M23 rebels, who are allegedly backed by Rwanda. The conflict has shattered the region, with the body count and injuries continuing to rise. The Congolese […]

In a move tied to the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, 60 Palestinian prisoners released by Israel are set to be deported to Turkey, Qatar, Malaysia, and Pakistan. The prisoners, who are currently housed in a hotel in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, are awaiting final arrangements for their relocation. According to Abdullah Zaghari, […]

In a significant diplomatic development, President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on the tariffs targeting Mexico, following an agreement with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to bolster border security. The suspension of the anticipated tariffs, initially set to begin on Tuesday, will last for one month, providing time for further negotiations between U.S. and Mexican […]

The rise of rightwing populists continues across the west, leaving many wondering how mainstream parties can respond. Part of the picture is the failure of political parties to meet voters’ views on immigration with policy responses. Germany is a strong example here. In 2013, it had no notable rightwing populist party. Alternative for Germany (the […]

On December 23, 2001, Chief James Ajibola Idowu Ige, popularly known as Bola Ige, was tragically murdered in his home in Ibadan, Nigeria. The murder of this prominent politician, lawyer, and former Attorney-General of Nigeria, remains one of the most unresolved political killings in Nigeria’s history, casting a dark shadow on the nation’s legal and […]

Many of the victims are believed to be from the Darfur and Kordofan regions. “The Secretary-General reminds all warring parties in Sudan of their obligations under international law, especially in relation to the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure,” said his Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, briefing correspondents in New York. “Sudanese women, Sudanese children and Sudanese men are paying […]

President Donald Trump will host a joint press conference at the White House today Tuesday 04/02/2025, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. This marks Trump’s first joint news conference with a foreign leader since beginning his second term. Netanyahu, commenting ahead of his visit, highlighted the significance of being the first […]

In a growing controversy over government data access, a coalition of unions, including the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department. The lawsuit seeks to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, from accessing sensitive Treasury Department data. The legal action follows reports […]