Manila/The Hague| Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and is now in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his controversial war on drugs. The arrest marks a significant milestone in the ongoing international legal efforts to hold Duterte accountable for […]
•Controversial Candidate Barred Amid Protests and Political Turmoil Romania’s Constitutional Court has upheld a decision to bar outspoken NATO critic Calin Georgescu from participating in the upcoming May presidential election, dealing a significant blow to his supporters and fueling allegations of political interference. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, affirmed an earlier decision by the Central […]
The Trump administration has formally announced the United States’ withdrawal from the international Loss and Damage Fund, a landmark financial mechanism designed to assist vulnerable nations grappling with the devastating effects of climate change. The move, communicated to global financial institutions, has sparked widespread criticism from climate analysts and international stakeholders, raising concerns about the […]
Toronto, Ontario| Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced the suspension of the province’s 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, just hours after President Donald Trump imposed new 25% tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel. The move comes amid intensifying trade tensions between the two countries, with both sides maneuvering for leverage in […]
Washington, D.C., USA| President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform Tuesday morning to issue a strong defense of Elon Musk, his close ally and a key figure in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump praised Musk’s contributions to the country and denounced efforts to boycott Tesla, the electric vehicle company owned by […]
•Kenyan Politics Meets Global Pop Culture in Unexpected Viral Moment Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unexpectedly found himself in the global spotlight after American rap legend Snoop Dogg shared a video of him online, turning a serious political moment into a viral meme. The clip, originally from a 2024 press conference, captured Gachagua […]
•Condemns U.S. Policies, and Stresses Commitment to Diplomacy Tehran, Iran| The Iranian government has strongly denied accusations of interference in Syria, reaffirmed its stance against U.S. economic and political pressure, and addressed various international issues, including the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and tensions in the Balkans. Iran Rejects Accusations of Meddling in Syria Iran has […]
Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan(Guyo) has come under sharp criticism for allegedly attempting to take credit for the successful registration of the Chari and Cherab Dethaa community lands—an initiative led by a local pastoralist women’s organization. The controversy has reignited public scrutiny over his administration’s performance, with many accusing the governor of failing to deliver […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali (Abshiro) has taken decisive action against financial misconduct by suspending three senior finance officials over alleged ethical violations. The officials, including Finance and Economic Planning Executive Adan Kanano, Chief Finance Officer Boru Dulacha, and Chief Officer for Revenue and Resource Mobilization Wolde Wesa, have been placed on mandatory three-month […]
Toronto, Canada| Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a 25% surcharge on all electricity exports to the United States in response to President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs. The move, which Ford framed as a countermeasure to what he described as “damaging” U.S. trade policies, signals a sharp escalation in tensions between Canada’s most […]
