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Jeff Bezos Donates $110.5 Million To Combat Homelessness
Jeff Bezos’ $110.5 million donation aims to provide critical support for families facing homelessness, with grants benefiting organizations nationwide.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s richest individuals, has announced a significant contribution of $110.5 million to fight … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Liberian Warlord Turned Senator Prince Johnson Dies at 72
Prince Yormie Johnson, known for his brutal role in Liberia’s civil war and subsequent political career, dies at 72, marking the end of a controversial era in the nation’s history.
Prince Yormie Johnson, the notorious Liberian warlord who later … Continue Reading
Golden Horse Awards Honor LGBTQ+ Themed Films
The 61st Golden Horse Awards, held in Taiwan, celebrated the power of storytelling by recognizing films that tackled the COVID-19 pandemic and LGBTQ+ themes.
These awards, often called the “Oscars of the Chinese-speaking world”. Among the night’s highlights was “An … Continue Reading
US Approves $385 Million Arms Deal with Taiwan
US Approves $385 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Escalating Tensions with China
The United States has officially sanctioned the sale of spare parts for fighter jets, radar systems, and communications equipment to Taiwan, with the total value of these … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Central Bank Hacked And Over 62 Billion Allegedly Stolen
Cybersecurity Breach Rocks Uganda’s Central Bank as Officials Downplay Losses and Lawmakers Demand Transparency
KAMPALA, UGANDA– Uganda’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed a cyberattack on the country’s central bank but dismissed claims that hackers made away with as much as … Continue Reading
Global Internet Users Reach 5.5 Billion in 2024, ITU Reports
Global Internet Usage Reaches 5.5 Billion in 2024, Highlighting Digital Divides
According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), approximately 5.5 billion people were using the Internet in 2024, marking an increase of 227 million from revised estimates for the previous … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Simon Ekpa to Face Finnish Court in May 2025 for Terror-Related Charges
Simon Ekpa’s Arrest and Pending Trial Highlight Global Efforts to Tackle Separatist Violence and Terrorism Financing
Prominent pro-Biafra agitator and self-proclaimed “Prime Minister” of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, Simon Ekpa, is set to face potential terrorism-related charges in Finland by … Continue Reading
Mozambique Election Crisis: Security Forces Kill 10 Children Amid Protests – HRW
Mozambique’s Post-Election Protests Escalate: Security Forces Accused of Killing Children, Detaining Minors, and Suppressing Dissent Amid Fraud Allegations
Mozambique’s post-election unrest has turned deadly, with security forces accused of killing at least 10 children and injuring dozens more during weeks-long … Continue Reading
New Study: International Graduates Out-Earn Canadian-Born Peers
International graduates from the University of Waterloo are achieving significantly higher earnings than their Canadian-born peers, according to a recent study by the university’s economists.
The research, which utilized data from student records, immigration filings, and tax returns, highlights a … Continue Reading
17 Missing After Tourist Yacht Sinks in Red Sea Amid High Waves
Amid High Waves and Weather Warnings, Rescuers Race Against Time to Find 17 Missing Passengers from Sunken Tourist Yacht
At least 17 people are missing after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea, despite warnings of rough seas. Egyptian … Continue Reading