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Kenya Halts Ebola Facility In Landmark Court Battle

A Kenyan court has ordered the immediate suspension of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility after finding evidence that construction continued despite an earlier judicial order directing that work on the controversial project should stop. The High Court ruling has intensified a growing
June 24, 2026

X Faces Major Cyberattack; Musk Points to Ukraine

On March 10, 2025, users of the social media platform X faced major disruptions, with the service experiencing a massive cyberattack that left thousands of users unable to access their accounts. The attack, which began early in the morning, disrupted the platform’s
March 11, 2025

Xi Jinping to Visit U.S. for Talks in June

Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing for a visit to the United States in June 2025, where he is expected to meet with President Donald Trump. The meeting, often referred to as a “birthday summit” because it will take place near both
March 11, 2025

Philippines Arrests Former President Duterte Over ICC Warrant

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity related to his administration’s brutal anti-drug campaign. The arrest occurred on March 11, 2025, when Duterte returned to Manila from a
March 11, 2025

Tanzania Bids Farewell to Professor Philemon Sarungi

 Mourners gathered in Dar es Salaam to pay their last respects to the late Professor Philemon Sarungi, a respected orthopaedic surgeon, former Cabinet minister, and dedicated public servant. The 88-year-old, who passed away last week, was laid to rest at Kinondoni Cemetery
March 11, 2025

Ukraine Faces Challenges as U.S. Suspends Military Aid

The decision by the United States to pause military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine has sparked serious concerns among Ukrainian officials, who fear the impact on their country’s ability to defend itself against Russian attacks. Yehor Cherniev, the Deputy Chairman of
March 11, 2025

Russia, US Urge Immediate UN Action on Syrian Violence

 Russia and the United States have come together to request an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, urging immediate action to address the rising violence against civilians in western Syria. This development comes after reports of widespread brutality in the
March 10, 2025

Romanian Election Crisis Sparks Global Democracy Concerns

 Romania is facing a deepening political crisis after authorities disqualified far-right politician Călin Georgescu from running in the upcoming presidential election rerun. The decision has triggered protests in the capital and raised concerns about the future of democracy in the Eastern European
March 10, 2025

Israel Cuts Electricity to Gaza as Ceasefire Stalls

 Life in Gaza has grown even more difficult after Israel cut off electricity to the region, deepening the struggles of residents already facing a humanitarian crisis. The move comes as tensions rise over stalled ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. According to
March 10, 2025
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