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Australia Set to Recognize Palestine as Independent State

Australia is preparing to officially recognize Palestine as an independent nation during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly session in September. This important diplomatic step follows similar moves by countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Canada. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
August 11, 2025

Tanzania’s INEC Urges Fair Staffing Nationwide

As Tanzania moves closer to its highly anticipated 2025 general elections, the Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Justice Jacobs Mwambegele, has made a strong case for ethical recruitment and professional conduct in electoral preparations. Speaking at the opening of
July 16, 2025

Trump Scales Back Troops Amid LA Backlash

The Trump administration has begun withdrawing 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles, weeks after their controversial deployment in response to widespread immigration protests and civil unrest triggered by federal enforcement operations. This marks a partial pullback of the roughly 4,000 troops—comprising
July 16, 2025

Cuban Minister Resigns Amid Uproar Over Poverty Remarks

Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, Cuba’s former Minister of Labour and Social Security, has resigned following widespread outrage over remarks dismissing the existence of beggars in the country. Her statement—made during a session of the National Assembly of People’s Power—claimed there are “no
July 16, 2025

Denmark’s EU Presidency Could Shape Global Policy

 Denmark has taken over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a leadership role that gives the Nordic country the ability to guide the EU’s legislative and policy agenda for six months. While it may go unnoticed outside Europe,
July 16, 2025

Africa’s Media Leaders Urge Support for Free Press

At the foot of Mount Meru in Arusha, Tanzania, media leaders and policymakers from across the continent gathered for the Second Pan-African Media Councils Summit, delivering a clear message: defending press freedom is not optional—it is essential for Africa’s democracy and development.
July 16, 2025

Kuwaiti Prince’s Faith Confession Sparks Stir

A man identifying himself as Prince Abdullah Al-Sabah, a purported member of Kuwait’s ruling House of Al-Sabah, has caused a wave of regional and international controversy after declaring his conversion to Christianity in an audio message aired on the Arabic Christian broadcaster
July 15, 2025

States Sue Trump Over Education Funding Freeze

A major legal showdown is unfolding in the United States, as over 20 states, mostly governed by the Democratic Party, have taken legal action against the administration of President Donald J. Trump. The states are challenging the administration’s sudden decision to halt
July 15, 2025

South Africa Probes Police Minister in Criminal Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave following explosive accusations that he conspired with criminal syndicates and obstructed high-level police investigations. The move, announced on Sunday, comes amid rising public pressure and concerns over the
July 15, 2025

Paul Biya, 92, Confirms Re-Election Bid for October

After weeks of silence and swirling speculation, Paul Biya—Cameroon’s president since 1982 and now the oldest head of state in the world at 92—has officially announced that he will be contesting for an eighth presidential term in the country’s upcoming elections set
July 14, 2025

Fuel Switch Error Blamed in Fatal Crash

A preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India (AAIB) has revealed that the fuel control switches of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner were shifted from “run” to “cutoff” just moments after takeoff, causing a catastrophic loss of engine thrust. The
July 14, 2025
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