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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

Excessive Screen Time Threatens Children’s Eyesight

Parents are being urged to rethink how their children interact with digital devices, as eye health experts raise serious concerns over the long-term impact of screen exposure on developing eyes. A pediatric ophthalmologist has warned that allowing young children to sit too
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

Tanzania Faces Tough Choice: Leaders or Looters?

As Tanzania heads toward its upcoming general elections in October 2025, a sobering question hangs in the air: are we genuinely choosing visionary leaders—or simply reinforcing the cycle of looters in power? Over the past decade, corruption has stopped being a hidden
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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