Sudan’s Breadbasket Threatened by Paramilitary Forces In a chilling display of power, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) descended on Sudan’s central Al Jazira state in mid-December. With a stark ultimatum of “Enlist or die,” the paramilitary group has resorted to using food as a weapon, withholding supplies from the starving to force men and boys ...
LONDON IN TURMOIL: THE SHADOW CAST OVER THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY LONDON — The mood in the Conservative Party is dark, and it has noticeably darkened over the past few days. Why? Last week was not a good week for Rishi Sunak, to say the least. First Lee Anderson, who had been suspended from the Conservative ...
LONDON: House of Commons to Vote on Government’s Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda The long-awaited decision on the government’s proposal to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is finally reaching a critical point, with ten votes expected in the House of Commons. Two-Year Journey It has been nearly two years since Prime Minister Boris ...
LONDON SKYSCAPES: FLYING TAXIS TO TAKE OFF BY 2026 LONDON — Get ready to look up and see the first flying taxi soaring through UK skies as soon as 2026. According to a government announcement, these futuristic vehicles could become a regular sight by 2028. THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT The Future of Flight action plan, ...
Donald Trump Struggles to Secure $464m Payment in New York Civil Fraud Case In a dramatic turn of events, Donald Trump is facing a major roadblock in his attempt to secure the $464m (£365m) payment he has been ordered to make in a New York civil fraud case. The former president is unable to find ...
Record-Breaking Ocean Heat Wave Sweeps the World NEW YORK — The world’s oceans have now experienced an entire year of unprecedented heat, with a new temperature record broken every day, new data shows. Global Ocean Surface Temperatures Shatter Records Global ocean surface temperatures started breaking daily records in mid-March last year, according to data from ...
North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles Towards East Sea SEOUL— In a bold and provocative move, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Monday, according to Seoul’s military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported that the missile launches were detected in the area of Pyongyang between ...
LONDON: Banksy Unveils New Mural in North London LONDON — The mysterious street artist known as Banksy has officially confirmed his latest masterpiece in north London that appeared on Sunday. Banksy took to social media on Monday to share before and after images of the Finsbury Park mural, showcasing green paint sprayed on a wall ...
Ethiopia’s Largest Bank Struggles to Recover Funds After “Systems Glitch” ADDIS ABABA — In a frenzy to recoup substantial amounts of money withdrawn by customers following a “systems glitch,” Ethiopia’s largest commercial bank is in crisis mode. Customers were astounded early on Saturday when they discovered they could withdraw more cash than their account balances ...
Putin Claims Fifth Term as President in Landslide Victory MOSCOW — In a presidential election where three Kremlin-approved candidates stood against him, Vladimir Putin secured his fifth term as president with a commanding victory. Official results showed Putin winning over 87% of the vote, a margin he touted as evidence of Russia’s transparent democracy compared ...
