Technology company Waymo has announced plans to introduce its driverless taxi service in London in 2026, marking the UK capital as the latest city to join its growing network of autonomous transport hubs following a recent expansion to Tokyo. Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., already has a presence in the UK after acquiring Latent…
After years of heated rhetoric and diplomatic tension, relations between the United States and Venezuela have reached a dangerous new level. Donald Trump has confirmed that he ordered the CIA to launch operations inside Venezuela a move that President Nicolás Maduro has fiercely condemned. During a press conference on October 16, 2025, a journalist asked…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has been evacuated from the country aboard a French military aircraft, as protests involving civilians and sections of the army continue to sweep across the capital, Antananarivo, and other regions. According to Radio France Internationale (RFI), Rajoelina was flown out of Madagascar on October 12, 2025, following an agreement reached with…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential candidate in the upcoming October 29, 2025 elections, has vowed to stand firm against anyone attempting to intimidate citizens or prevent them from voting. Speaking during a campaign rally in Bariadi, Simiyu Region, on October 10, 2025, Samia reassured Tanzanians that security forces are…
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has claimed that there is an “attempt to seize power illegally” underway, following reports that some soldiers have joined anti-government demonstrators in the capital, Antananarivo. In a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Rajoelina said there was “an effort to take power by force, in violation of…
Reports from the office of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu indicate that the country’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, is set to be temporarily relieved of his duties due to deteriorating health. Edun has reportedly been battling an undisclosed illness for some time, with his doctors now recommending that he seek treatment abroad. President Tinubu…
In the United States, burial traditions are evolving beyond traditional burials and cremations, a new eco-friendly practice is gaining traction: transforming human remains into fertile soil that can be used for planting. So far, 14 U.S. states have legalized this method, known as natural organic reduction, which takes between 60 and 90 days for a…
In the Indian city of Murshidabad, located in West Bengal, this year’s Durga Puja festival sparked widespread attention after artists unveiled a striking depiction of Goddess Durga battling a demon that bears a strong resemblance to U.S. President Donald Trump. Traditionally, the festival celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the…
President Paul Kagame has appointed Col Regis Rwagasana Sankara as the Deputy Director-General in the Office of the President, while Viviane Mukakizima has been named Deputy Director-General in the Office of the Prime Minister. The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the Office of the Prime Minister on October 10, 2025. Before this…
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced a key change within his administration, appointing longtime aide Dan Scavino to head the White House Presidential Personnel Office. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Trump praised Scavino, describing him as “great” and commending his loyalty and experience. Scavino, who will continue to serve as Deputy…
