Africa
Namibia: NamPower Warns N$700 Million in Unpaid Bills Threatens Finances
Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, is grappling with a staggering N$700 million in unpaid electricity bills, a situation that threatens to undermine the …
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Global Affairs
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Pressures Countries to Open Vital Shipping Route
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point, with the conflict between Iran and its adversaries entering its third week. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route …
Global Affairs
From Vietnam to Iran, War Is the Reason Americans Don’t Trust Their Government
Decades of deception and obfuscation by successive US administrations have eroded the trust between the American people and their government, with the consequences of war playing a …
Politics
Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
Rumblings of discontent are echoing through the halls of the National Endowment for the Humanities, as a recent grant of $2 million to a small art school in Queens has raised …
Politics
Quartz Countertop Makers Want Immunity Against Legal Claims from Sick Stone Cutters
Deadly dust is settling on the quartz countertop industry, as workers who have spent years cutting and polishing stone surfaces are now falling ill with silicosis, a debilitating …
Climate
Nation’s First Critical Minerals Mine Nears Approval in Biodiversity Hotspot
Deep within the rugged landscape of southeastern Arizona, a region renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich biodiversity, a contentious proposal to establish the …
Business
War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
War has erupted in Iran, sending shockwaves through the global aviation industry and bringing the region’s thriving airline sector to a grinding halt. Emirates, Qatar …
Africa
Super Eagles forward Moses Simon hits 200 Ligue 1 appearances
Moses Simon’s boots have been a familiar sight on Ligue 1 pitches for nearly a decade, the Nigerian forward’s pace, skill, and dedication earning him a revered status …
Africa
Central Africa: Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso Set to Extend Four-Decade Rule
Denis Sassou Nguesso, the 82-year-old president of Congo-Brazzaville, stands poised to extend his already lengthy tenure in office, as the central African nation prepares to go to …
Global Affairs
Nordic Leaders Praise Carney as They Discuss Arctic Security
Tensions over Arctic sovereignty have been simmering for months, but a recent gathering of Nordic leaders in Reykjavik, Iceland, brought a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose …