An explosive AP investigation revealed that US tech companies enabled surveillance and detention in China, supplying hardware, software, and services that helped build one of the world’s most far-reaching state surveillance systems. Over the past 25 years, firms like IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Intel, Dell, and others have contributed critical technology used to monitor and detain…
An attack by Islamist-linked rebels in eastern Congo has turned a mourning gathering into a massacre. In the early hours, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) targeted mourners at a funeral in Ntoyo, North Kivu, killing at least 60 people. Survivors were horrified by the brutality of the assault, which marked another tragic chapter in the…
Jury selection opened today in Fort Pierce, Florida, for the high-profile case of the man charged with plotting the assassination of former President Donald Trump. The man, Ryan Wesley Routh, made a striking entrance, representing himself and offering a sincere apology to potential jurors. An Apology at the Start of the Trial Standing before a…
Actor Emily Osment is officially single following the finalization of her divorce from musician Jack Anthony Farina. A judge’s order dissolving their marriage took effect this week after a mandatory six-month waiting period. Their union ended less than five months after they said “I do.” A Brief Marriage Ends Emily Osment and Jack Anthony, whose…
Ethiopia has officially launched Africa’s biggest dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), marking a historic milestone in the country’s development journey. Citizens celebrated the project with pride and optimism, viewing it as a symbol of progress and self-reliance. At the same time, the launch sparked renewed concerns by Egypt and Sudan, two nations that…
Congress has released a striking piece of history, a sexually suggestive note supposedly from President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein. The birthday message appeared in a leather-bound album prepared for Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003, and now shines a spotlight on their past connection. Trump has adamantly denied writing it and calls it a forgery. What…
The VMAs 2025 Tyla wins Best Afrobeats again, the story is dominating headlines across Africa and beyond. South African sensation Tyla secured her second consecutive MTV Video Music Award in the Afrobeats category, this time for her viral hit “Push 2 Start.” The victory has sparked intense discussions online, especially among Nigerian fans who are…
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju shook up political discussions with a bold statement about the 2027 presidential race. He insisted that Goodluck Jonathan can defeat Tinubu, stressing that no other Southern politician stands a realistic chance. Adeyanju argued that the former president holds a unique edge unmatched by contemporaries. In his view, Goodluck…
SpaceX has just taken its Starlink ambitions to the next level by agreeing to purchase EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses in a landmark 17 billion dollar deal. This bold move not only accelerates the company’s goal to connect the unconnected but also strengthens its position in satellite-to-cell communications across the United States. Moreover, the…
Prince Harry’s latest trip to Britain has sparked new speculation about whether long-strained royal family ties are finally softening. The Duke of Sussex touched down in London to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity event he has supported for years. His visit coincides with the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, adding symbolic weight…
