Mexico Warns Google Over Gulf of Mexico Renaming, Threatens Legal Action

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a stern warning to Google, stating that her government will take legal action if maps displayed to U.S.-based users continue to label the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America across the entire body of water. Sheinbaum argues that the renaming misrepresents international maritime boundaries and exceeds the […]

Trump Administration Pressures Romania Over Tate Brothers’ Travel Restrictions

The Trump administration is reportedly advocating for the easing of travel restrictions on controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan, who are facing criminal charges in Romania. According to sources, U.S. officials have urged the Romanian government to return the brothers’ passports, allowing them to travel freely while their court proceedings are ongoing. U.S. […]

EU Weighs New Military Aid Fund for Ukraine Amid US Uncertainty

•Proposal Includes Profits from Frozen Russian Assets European Union lawmakers are considering the creation of a new financial mechanism to support Ukraine’s military needs, with discussions set to take place this week, according to a report by the Polish Press Agency (PAP). The proposed fund would be financed through voluntary contributions from EU member states […]

EU Arms Stockpiles Depleted Amid Ukraine Conflict, Warns Rheinmetall CEO

•German Defense Chief Calls for Increased Military Spending, Cites Russia as a Threat The European Union has exhausted its weapons stockpiles due to prolonged military support for Ukraine, leaving the bloc vulnerable to potential security threats, including from Russia, according to Armin Papperger, CEO of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall. In an interview with the Financial […]

Macron Calls Emergency EU Summit Amid Ukraine Peace Talks Exclusion

•European Leaders to Discuss Response to U.S.-Russia Negotiations in Saudi Arabia French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency summit of European Union (EU) leaders following the announcement that Moscow and Washington will engage in Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia—excluding European nations from the negotiations. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump and […]

Ethiopia and Mauritius Strengthen Ties with Collaboration in Key Sectors

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopia and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations through enhanced collaboration in key sectors, including trade, tourism, and aviation. This was highlighted during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, where Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, and the CEO […]

World’s First Openly Gay Imam Shot Dead in South Africa in Suspected Targeted Killing

Bethelsdorp, South Africa| Moegsien Hendricks, widely recognized as the world’s first openly gay imam, was shot dead in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The 58-year-old cleric was reportedly in Bethelsdorp, near Gqeberha, to officiate a wedding between a lesbian couple when he was brutally attacked in what appears […]

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected New Chairperson of the African Union Commission in a Heated Contest

In a dramatic and highly contested election, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Youssouf emerged victorious after seven intense rounds of voting, ultimately defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandarto. Youssouf secured his win after Odinga, Kenya’s […]

Zelensky Clashes with Trump Envoy Over U.S. Resource Deal

Kyiv, Ukraine| Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly had a heated exchange with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a private meeting in Kyiv on February 12, after the American official pressed Ukraine to sign over 50% of its critical mineral reserves as compensation for U.S. aid, according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). […]

Chinese Researchers Achieve Tenfold Supercomputing Performance Boost, Challenging U.S. Dominance

Chinese researchers have made a groundbreaking advancement in supercomputing, achieving a nearly tenfold performance boost over Nvidia-powered U.S. supercomputers by utilizing domestically developed graphics processing units (GPUs). This achievement marks a significant milestone in China’s push for technological self-sufficiency and challenges America’s longstanding dominance in high-performance computing. Breakthrough in GPU Optimization and Data Processing The […]