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U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to serve on the Board of Visitors of the United States Air Force Academy. The appointment places her among a select group of individuals tasked with

Around the world, a new generation of digitally connected youth is redefining political engagement. Members of Generation Z—those born roughly between 1997 and 2012—are increasingly using online platforms to organize, amplify their voices, and demand accountability from governments. From Africa to Europe,

Declining public trust in governments is increasingly becoming a focus for international diplomacy, as citizens around the world demand greater transparency, accountability, and participation in decision-making. Observers note that when public confidence erodes, it can have ripple effects not only domestically but

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has said that Europe’s decision in previous years to scale back the use of nuclear energy was a strategic mistake, as the continent now faces growing pressure from a persistent energy crisis

The eastern Congolese city of Goma, capital of North Kivu province, was reportedly targeted by overnight drone strikes in what appears to be a new escalation in the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The city, which is currently under

The conflict in the Middle East intensified sharply after the United States and Israel carried out a large wave of coordinated military strikes against Iran, marking what officials described as the most significant escalation since the fighting began about a week ago.

Iran’s newly installed Supreme Leader is confronting an extraordinary moment of personal grief and national turmoil as the country navigates one of the most intense periods of conflict in its recent history. Reports emerging from regional sources suggest that the new leader,

Iran’s parliamentary leadership has ruled out the possibility that the current conflict in the Middle East could end through negotiations with the United States and Israel, signaling that diplomatic talks remain unlikely while tensions and military actions continue across the region. Speaker

The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, has called on the international community to pay closer attention to the suffering of women and girls in the country’s conflict-affected eastern region, warning that continued violence is devastating

President William Ruto has defended his government’s push to privatize several state-owned enterprises, saying the strategy is already delivering stronger financial returns and could unlock major funding for national development projects in Kenya. Speaking about the reforms, Ruto said the restructuring and