Category: World

The United States is today designating eleven individuals and eight entities for their actions enabling the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and its support to Russia.  On October 31, 2024, the DPRK conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, the first since December 2023.  Subsequently, on November 5, 2024, the DPRK continued its series […]

Gary Cohn, former economic adviser to President Donald Trump and current Vice Chairman at IBM, has emphasized that the incoming administration is poised to take over a robust and stable economy. Speaking on CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, Cohn highlighted that President-elect Trump will inherit an economic landscape characterized by growth, stability, and […]

United States President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that he had a “very good talk” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, about the status of the war in Gaza. Trump described it as a “recap call” ahead of his taking office on Jan. 20. “We had a very good talk. And we discussed what is going […]

On December 14, 2024, severe dust storms swept through Iraq and Iran, causing significant disruptions, with at least 65 people injured and widespread health and logistical challenges. The storms, some of the most intense in recent years, led to school closures, flight cancellations, and medical emergencies in both countries. Impact in Iraq In Iraq, the […]

Sabina Higgins, wife of the President of Ireland, visited several prisons in Dublin today to spread holiday cheer by presenting Christmas poinsettias to both prisoners and staff. The festive gesture was made at Arbor Hill, Mountjoy, Wheatfield, Cloverhill prisons, and the Dóchas Centre, as part of an ongoing tradition to foster goodwill and solidarity during […]

In a significant move to curb anticompetitive practices, Japan has passed a new ordinance aimed at regulating major technology companies that have at least 40 million monthly domestic users. The ordinance, which will go into effect on December 19, 2024, is a response to the growing influence of global tech giants in Japan’s digital marketplace. […]

Alicia Keys, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and activist, has announced the launch of a $1 billion endowment fund aimed at addressing systemic racial inequities and empowering Black communities across the United States. The fund, designed to provide support for Black businesses, schools, entrepreneurs, and institutions, comes at a crucial time following the global COVID-19 pandemic and […]

The Struggles of Unaccompanied Refugee Children in Europe: A Growing Crisis By Solomon Alaka As Europe continues to grapple with a rising tide of migration, unaccompanied refugee children are increasingly caught in the cracks of a fragmented asylum system. Forced to embark on perilous journeys across multiple borders, many of these minors—often traveling alone or […]