Africa
Eritrea: Eritrean Satirical Artist Freed After 15 Years in Jail
Biniam Solomon, the renowned Eritrean satirical cartoonist known by his pen name Cobra, walked out of a prison in Asmara, Eritrea, a free man after 15 long years of detention …
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Africa
Kenya: Chinese National Held at Nairobi Airport Over Ant Smuggling
Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a major hub for East Africa, is no stranger to stories of smuggling and contraband, but the latest incident to unfold at its …
Global Affairs
How the War in Iran Could Help China and Change Asia
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as the prospect of a war in Iran looms large, with significant implications for the global balance of power. The United States, long a …
Global Affairs
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Targets Hezbollah in Beirut as Strikes Hit City Center
Beirut’s city center, once a bustling hub of commercial and cultural activity, has been plunged into chaos as Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah strongholds, sending …
Politics
Executive and Judicial Branches Spar Over Control of Federal Courthouses
Courthouse corridors, once a symbol of judicial independence, have become a battleground in a simmering power struggle between the executive and judicial branches of government. At …
Politics
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict
As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, the United States has made a surprising move to alleviate the pressure on global oil markets by lifting sanctions on Russian companies …
Climate
Quit fossil fuels to stem deadly floods in Brazil’s coffee heartland, say scientists
Devastating floods have ravaged the coffee-producing regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil, leaving a trail of destruction, death, and displacement in their wake. The sheer scale of the …
Business
War in Iran Has India Scrambling to Keep Stoves Lit for Cooking
Cooking gas shortages are looming in India as the war in Iran disrupts shipments of liquefied petroleum gas, a staple fuel for millions of households. With the conflict escalating, …
Africa
South Africa: Heat Wave Event Breaks Temperature Records
Scorching temperatures have gripped the southern tip of Africa, as a severe heat wave event continues to bear down on South Africa, shattering long-standing temperature records in …
Africa
Africa: African Health Financing Faces Governance Crisis, Not Just Funding Gap
Decades of investment in African healthcare have yielded mixed results, with many countries still struggling to provide comprehensive and equitable services to their citizens. …