Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace.” The group will guide efforts to rebuild Gaza after years of conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the invitation on Monday. He told reporters that US officials sent it through diplomatic channels. Peskov said Russian authorities…
European countries are facing possible sanctions from U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland. The island remains a Danish territory. Recently, Trump warned that he could punish European nations that oppose any U.S. claim. As a result, the warning caused strong reactions across Europe. ALSO READ: Over 200 Migrants Rescued from Hidden Prison in Libya European…
Libyan security forces rescued more than 200 migrants from a secret underground prison in the town of Kufra in southeastern Libya. Two local security sources confirmed the operation on Sunday. Authorities discovered the prison nearly three metres underground. A Libyan human trafficker reportedly ran the site, but officials have not yet arrested him. ALSO READ:…
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, in Caracas on Thursday. This meeting marks the highest-level U.S. contact since President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Venezuela on January 3. The operation led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The meeting shows Washington’s effort to reset relations with…
On January 14, a Burundian court sentenced journalist Sandra Muhoza to four years in prison and fined her 200,000 Burundian francs (about US$68). Local outlets SOS Médias Burundi and Radio Publique Africaine reported the decision. In addition, a source familiar with the case confirmed the ruling to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) but requested…
AI is transforming our lives at an unprecedented pace, but it carries a hidden risk few discuss. I call it AI Brain: the gradual dulling of your cognitive, emotional, and creative abilities as you hand more thinking, deciding, and interpreting over to machines. AI Brain isn’t about intelligence—it’s about sharpness. It weakens the subtle mental…
Residents living near the industrial zone in Rwamagana say nearby factories are harming their health. They blame a livestock feed processing factory for releasing a strong and unpleasant smell into the area. According to Emmanuel Nayituriki, one of the residents, some factories release harmful gases into the air. In addition, he said a metal-processing plant…
Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule safely returned to Earth early Thursday. The crew splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after leaving the International Space Station (ISS) a day earlier. NASA approved the early return to allow doctors to examine a medical issue affecting one crew member. The astronauts undocked from the ISS…
Major U.S. banks posted higher profits in the fourth quarter, supported by rising demand for loans, a sign that the U.S. economy remains resilient and supportive of future earnings growth for lenders. Loan Demand Signals Economic Strength Bank of America reported an 8% year-on-year increase in average loans, while its net interest income reached a…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday reviewed state laws that ban transgender athletes from joining female sports teams. Several conservative justices showed support for the laws during oral arguments. The cases involve Idaho and West Virginia, where lower courts blocked the bans after ruling in favor of transgender students. The laws require public school and…
