At least 28 people have died and 229 others have been hospitalized in Rwanda after consuming alcohol suspected to contain dangerous chemicals, health authorities have confirmed. According to the Ministry of Health, the victims were recorded between February 2 and February 12, 2026. The affected individuals were admitted to health facilities in Bugesera District, Ruhango…
A landmark trial began this week in California to determine whether major tech companies such as Meta and YouTube can be held legally accountable for allegedly designing social media platforms in ways that intentionally make children addicted. The lawsuit was filed by Kaley G.M., now 20 years old, who claims she began using these platforms…
The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) has revealed that corruption remains a serious and widespread challenge across the world, with only limited signs of progress despite years of global anti-corruption efforts. The index shows that while some countries have made measurable improvements, most nations are either stagnating or worsening, exposing a growing leadership gap in…
Google has increasingly been identified as a more reliable investment option for investors closely monitoring the fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) sector, outperforming competitors such as OpenAI, which had long dominated the field. Technology and AI market analysts say Google has regained strong investor confidence, largely driven by the strong performance of its Gemini 3 AI…
A senior Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal, has firmly rejected calls for the group to lay down its weapons, arguing that disarmament is impossible while Israel continues its military operations and control over Gaza. Meshaal made the remarks while speaking at the Al Jazeera Forum, an international event organized by Al Jazeera that brings together journalists,…
Cuba is facing a growing shortage of aviation fuel after new United States sanctions disrupted petroleum supplies to the island, raising concerns over air transport operations and broader economic stability. Cuban aviation authorities have warned airlines operating in the country to prepare for serious fuel constraints, with several airports expected to run short of jet…
British authorities have confirmed that Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, is under preliminary police review following allegations that he may have shared confidential UK trade documents with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The development comes after the release of more than three million documents in late January 2026, linked to civil cases…
Indonesia has announced plans to deploy 8,000 soldiers to Gaza, becoming the first country to take concrete action under the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The deployment was confirmed by General Maruli Simanjuntak, Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, who said preparations and training for the troops are already underway. According to…
OpenAI has unveiled a new feature that allows ChatGPT to connect directly with other applications, enabling users to perform various tasks without leaving the ChatGPT interface. The new functionality, known as app integrations, allows users to access and control third-party apps through simple instructions within a ChatGPT conversation. This means users no longer need to…
Tesla is expected to begin selling its humanoid robots, known as Optimus, to the public by 2027, according to company CEO Elon Musk. Musk made the announcement last week during his first-ever appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. He said Tesla plans to introduce the robots to the commercial market before…
