Kabul – UNICEF is urgently calling on the Taliban to reopen schools for Afghan girls as the new academic year begins. This plea comes three years after the Taliban banned secondary education for girls, a decision that continues to jeopardize the futures…
Natanz, Iran – A 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit central Iran on Friday morning. This raised concerns about damage in an area with key infrastructure. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed it. Assessing the Impact The earthquake hit at 10:23 a.m. local time. Its epicenter was…
Washington D.C. – President Donald Trump made good on a key campaign promise Thursday, signing an executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Education Department. He argues that states are better equipped to handle education, calling the federal agency “wasteful and…
New York – The latest Global Happiness Report was released on the International Day of Happiness. The report showed a mixed picture for Nigeria. The nation ranked 105th out of 147 countries. It ranked tenth in Africa. The ranking gives a snapshot…
Moscow – Russia’s military claimed a significant overnight victory, announcing Tuesday that its air defense forces had shot down 46 Ukrainian drones. The majority of these were reportedly intercepted over the Belgorod region, which shares a border with Ukraine. Border Region Hit…
Mountain View, CA – In a move that’s sending ripples through the tech world, Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is set to make its biggest splash yet. They’re planning a staggering $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz. If this cash deal goes…
Sanaa – Houthi rebels launched ballistic and cruise missiles, and drones, at the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea on Sunday. The attack followed U.S. airstrikes on its strongholds in Yemen. Houthi Response The military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the…
London – The UK is hosting a virtual summit on the Ukraine War, bringing together around 25 leaders. Participants include European partners, the EU Commission, NATO, Ukraine, and Canada. Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot be…
Washington – The United States has expelled South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, ordering him to leave the country within 72 hours. The move signals a major rift between the two nations. The South African foreign ministry confirmed the expulsion. Rubio’s Social Media…
Damascus – Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has signed a temporary constitution. This constitution places the country under Islamist rule for a five-year transitional period. The administration pledges to protect all Syrians’ rights. Three months ago, al-Sharaa’s Islamist group led the rebel offensive.…
