[Liberian Observer] When former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf addressed African auditors in Monrovia this week, her central point cut through years of recycled development language. Liberia's postwar recovery, she said, was never mainly about money or infrastructure. It was
[CAF] Former Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong believes the qualification race for the historic TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), PAMOJA 2027 will be fiercely competitive, with away form likely to prove decisive in determining which teams secure a place at the
The UN said it “reinforces systemic discrimination” and erodes the rights of Afghan women and girls.
It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
The coast guard is studying footage that suggests a student was at one of the boat's helm.
Astronomers have identified a possible new member of one of astronomy's strangest classes of objects: Odd radio circles (ORCs), enormous ring-like structures visible only at radio wavelengths. The newly discovered source, J1248+4826, appears to be the most compact ORC candidate
New research from Michigan State University finds that people often project their own levels of cynicism—the belief that people are only interested in themselves and aren't sincere—onto their friends and consistently underestimate their friends' cynicism, which could have
MOSCOW, May 21 - The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as false a Reuters report that China's army secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers in China late last year, some of whom went on to fight in Ukraine.
Live from New York: It’s Charlamagne Tha God and the crew from “The Breakfast Club” morning talk show — on Netflix. Starting June 1, Netflix will stream “The Breakfast Club” live daily, available to subscribers worldwide. It will become the streamer’s first daily live program,
Top Democrats on a pair of panels in the US House of Representatives have demanded that Justice and Treasury department leaders answer for how they settled President Donald Trump’s $10 billion “sham” lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax records.
Indonesia’s upcoming export entity has raised concerns about deeper state control.
The meeting stopped short of granting the emperor penguins specially protected species status.
The future of the AI industry isn't as certain as Nvidia seems to make out.
Mali is a landlocked country and depends heavily on fuel transported from neighbouring countries.
In today's issue: ▪ GOP skepticism of Trump rises ▪ Castro indicted in escalation of Cuba tensions ▪ Senate parliamentarian in crosshairs ▪ Difficulties of Trump primary success President Trump’s approval rating is hitting new lows for his second term as the Iran war and
Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 with the lofty goal of ferrying humans to Mars and colonizing Earth's neighboring planet.
And that's before consumables, which ramps that bill up to 340,692 if you're going full tryhard.
For Cool Sword Day, we ranked the 10 coolest swords in DnD history, from soul-devouring greatswords to the D&D Vorpal Blade.
Zohran Mamdani is making history as the first elected official to host a recurring cross-platform stream.
Trump has joined a dance, and he has given the Iranians the lead.
Mojtaba Khamenei's order could further frustrate Trump and complicate talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. Netanyahu has said he will not consider the war over until Iran's enriched uranium is removed
[New Times] Last week, Kigali hosted the Africa CEO Forum which brought together decision-makers from across the continent to discuss ways to further economic development. Gatherings like these have long served as a forum to reflect on the continent's most pressing challenges,
[New Times] AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya opened Tuesday, May 19, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, anchoring a wider East African conversation about who will build, fund and regulate artificial intelligence across the region as governments, investors and technology
NEW DELHI, May 21 - India and the African Union (AU) have decided to postpone the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled to be held next week in New Delhi, due to the \"emerging public health situation\" in Africa, India's foreign ministry said on Thursday, in an apparent
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 2 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Republicans are quietly
Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking? Several hours after dark in a quiet Caribbean neighbourhood, a cluster of environmental activists gather on plastic chairs between a mango tree and a courtyard
Republican senators have queried the timing and lack of detail in secret service bid to add money to the Department for Homeland security bill Sign up for the Breaking News US email A prominent environmental organizer calling for a nationwide moratorium on data centers as he
Talk about big shoes to fill... Or should that be, a powerfully dainty moustache to sport?
TikTok failed to "take sufficient and timely action" on a fake account that carried the allegedly defamatory posts against Sultan Ibrahim.
By Parisa Hafezi and Rami Ayyub DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran's stance on one of the main U.S. demands at peace
Indian filmmaker Prashanth Neel is reframing expectations for “Dragon” – his NTR-starring action film targeting a June 2027 release – as his most ambitious patriotic statement to date, while confirming that a “Salaar” sequel will go into production the moment it wraps and
Russia has delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus as part of major nuclear drills amid tensions with European NATO members sparked by drone incursions in the Baltic.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- A British envoy has praised Ethiopian Airlines for truly embodying its motto, "The New Spirit of Africa," pointing to the carrier's modern fleet, extensive global connectivity, and exceptional hospitality.
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies finds Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM applying its winning RPG formula to an absorbing espionage drama.
Pakistan's army chief was due in Iran Thursday, Iranian media reported, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war. The expected visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan's
The wobbly, lanky arachnids known as harvestmen or daddy longlegs may be overlooked as predators of small vertebrates such as frogs, researchers say
DUBAI, May 21 - Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran's stance on one of the main U.S. demands at peace talks.
As oil prices soar, countries scrambling for alternatives are turning to Chinese solar panels, EVs and batteries.
During his visit to Canada, the head of state personally hands the author of 'The Handmaid's Tale' a distinction, 18 years after awarding her the Princess of Asturias Prize for Literature.
The countries have a two-year window to work out the arrangements, according to the official.
Five other people were also caned, receiving between nine and 23 lashes each.
Can it really be 10 years since AM4 appeared?
[CAF] The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), PAMOJA 2027 Qualifiers was conducted on Tuesday afternoon in Cairo, unveiling a series of exciting qualification fixtures as East African neighbours Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania prepare to host the largest
[CAF] African Club Association (ACA) President Hersi Said has hailed the record prize money and solidarity fund introduced by the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) to assist clubs competing in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup.
[CAF] The 16 remaining nations are preparing for the second round of the African qualifiers of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a clear focus of securing a place at the global showpiece set to be hosted by Morocco between 17 October - 07 November.
[CAF] The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") is creating more access for media in the build-up to the much-anticipated second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Final between AS FAR of Morocco and South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday, 24 May
By Jana Choukeir May 21 (Reuters) - Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their hands bound following the interception of aid vessels in international waters.
What happens when they evolve into something far deadlier, something that can destabilize the world around them? You get Kagurabachi.
It’s marketed as a holiday destination, but the true meaning of Hawai’i lies in the connections between land and people - by Aeon Video Watch on Aeon