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Commission of Fine Arts Approves Trump's Proposed Victory Arch for Washington
The Commission of Fine Arts, composed entirely of Trump appointees, voted to advance a plan for a triumphal arch in Washington D.C. modeled closely on Paris' Arc de Triomphe but nearly 100 feet taller. The proposed monum...
Sudan War Enters Fourth Year With Military Impasse, Humanitarian Catastrophe
Three years after the outbreak of Sudan's civil war between the army and the RSF, neither side has achieved a decisive victory, leaving the country in a brutal stalemate. Civilians face systematic targeting, food insecur...
Russia agrees to compensate Azerbaijan for 2024 airline crash
Russia and Azerbaijan have reached an agreement on compensation following the Azerbaijan Airlines airliner crash in December 2024. The two countries announced an 'appropriate settlement of consequences,' including a comp...
Goethe-Institut Opens Sustainable New Building in Dakar, Senegal
The Goethe-Institut has inaugurated its new building in Dakar, Senegal, designed by star architect Francis Kere. The structure champions sustainable architecture by blending local earth-based materials with contemporary ...
Pope Leo XIV Condemns 'Tyrants' and War Spending During Cameroon Visit
During a 10-day tour of African countries, Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon where he delivered pointed condemnations of global leaders he described as 'tyrants' ravaging the world with war and exploitation, calling for the ...
Legal Migrants Remain Vulnerable to Trafficking Despite Status
Despite holding legal status, migrant workers remain exposed to trafficking due to debt, employer control, and restrictive temporary visa rules that can leave them effectively trapped with few avenues to seek help....
Rwanda Links Mozambique Troop Deployment to EU Funding, Creating Strategic Dilemma
Rwanda has conditioned the future deployment of its troops to fight terrorism in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado province on receiving compensation from the European Union, placing Europe in a difficult strategic posi...
South Africa Names Roelf Meyer as New Ambassador to the United States
South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a veteran political figure, as its new ambassador to the United States. The appointment comes amid strained relations between Pretoria and Washington, raising questions about wheth...
Activist Keba Seba Arrested in South Africa Over Alleged Benin Coup Plot Support
Keba Seba, a wanted activist known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders, has been arrested in South Africa in connection with alleged support for a coup plot in Benin....
Brazil's Former Spy Chief Ramagem Released From US ICE Detention
Alexandre Ramagem, former head of Brazil's intelligence agency and an ally of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, has been released from detention after being stopped by US immigration agents in Orlando, Florida on Monday....
DRC and M23 Rebels Pursue Peace Monitoring Deal in Switzerland
Negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels are underway in Switzerland, with both sides exploring a peace monitoring agreement. The talks come as clashes spill into the South Kivu highlands, wit...
Anti-France influencer arrested in South Africa
Kemi Seba, an anti-France activist and influencer, was arrested in South Africa for “inciting rebellion” by supporting last year’s foiled coup in Benin. He has over 1.5 million followers on social media....
South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been handed a five-year prison sentence by a magistrate, related to a charge of firing a gun. His lawyers have launched an appeal against the sentence, which is preve...
US begins naval patrols in Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy has started patrolling the Strait of Hormuz as part of a bid to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. Experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce, according to NPR News....
Georgia swing voters unhappy with Iran war
Focus groups of Georgia voters who supported President Trump in 2024 have expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing military action in Iran. None of the participants described the war as going well so far, according to ...
Afghan villagers turn to gold-panning
In rugged Hindu Kush mountains, Afghan men pan for gold dust amid scarce economic opportunities. They are forging livelihoods despite the challenges. No other details were provided....
Fire at Major Australian Refinery Raises Fuel Shortage Fears
A major fire broke out at a key Australian oil refinery, disrupting fuel production and heightening concerns about potential fuel shortages, compounded by existing supply pressures linked to the Iran war....
El Salvador Publishes Law Allowing Life Sentences for Minors
El Salvador has published a law allowing life sentences for minors as young as 12. The measure comes as President Nayib Bukele oversees a four-year-long state of emergency against crime....
US water systems cut fluoride due to supply disruption
Reuters reports that US water systems are cutting back on fluoride because of a key chemical used in production is in short supply. BBC says this is due to the Middle East conflict....
Middle East conflict causes US fluoride shortage
A key chemical used in fluoride production is in short supply due to the Middle East conflict. As a result, some US water systems are cutting back on fluoride in drinking water....