Global Affairs
Kabul Accuses Pakistani Airstrike of Killing Over 400 People
Kabul’s diplomatic corps is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating airstrike that has left a trail of destruction and death in its wake, with the Afghan government …
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Politics
Bipartisan Bill Would Waive $100,000 H-1B Visa Fees for Doctors and Nurses
A severe shortage of medical professionals in the United States has prompted lawmakers to introduce a bipartisan bill aimed at attracting more doctors and nurses from abroad. The …
Politics
Miami Cubans Fear Trump Won’t Go Far Enough: ‘The Castros Have to Go’
Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood is abuzz with anxiety and anticipation as President Trump prepares to unveil his administration’s policy towards Cuba. For decades, …
Climate
Reduced physical activity due to global heating will lead to rise in health issues, study says
Sweltering heatwaves and rising temperatures are transforming the way people live, work, and exercise, with far-reaching consequences for human health. As the planet continues to …
Business
After Pulling Back, Oil Prices Resume Their Rise
Global commerce is facing a perfect storm as oil prices have resumed their ascent, exacerbating the already fraught shipping routes that crisscross the Middle East. The recent …
Africa
Kenya: Bill Proposes AI Regulator, Sh5mn Fine for Offenders
As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Nairobi, the sounds of haggling vendors and revving engines fill the air, but amidst the chaos, a new frontier is emerging - one of …
Africa
South Africa: Eskom Electricity Tariffs Going Up 8.76 Percent From April
South Africa’s already beleaguered consumers are bracing themselves for another significant increase in their electricity bills, as the country’s power utility, Eskom, …
Global Affairs
Trump Seeks Help to Reopen Hormuz. Europe Says No.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a boiling point, with the United States finding itself increasingly isolated in its efforts to reopen the critical waterway. The Trump …
Global Affairs
Will the Iran War Derail Colombia’s World-First Energy Transition?
Colombia’s bold experiment in energy transition, hailed as a beacon of hope for a world grappling with the challenges of climate change, is facing an unexpected threat from …
Politics
Richard Grenell: From Trump Cabinet Hopeful to Ex-Kennedy Center Manager
Richard Grenell’s meteoric rise through the ranks of American politics has come full circle, as he finds himself on the outside looking in, replaced as the president of the …