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China Pledges $50 Billion to Support Africa Over the Next Three Years

On Thursday, September 5, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will provide over $50 billion in financial support to Africa over the next three years. Speaking at the China-Africa forum in Beijing, where more than 50 African leaders and the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres were present, Xi expressed China’s commitment to strengthening ties with […]

Putin Expresses Willingness for Peace Talks with Ukraine

In a recent statement at a forum in Vladivostok, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Russia’s readiness to reengage in peace talks with Ukraine. Putin highlighted that Russia has never refused to negotiate, but he insists that discussions should be based on an earlier deal agreed upon in Istanbul in 2022. This agreement was initially reached […]

At Least 4 Killed, 30 Injured In Shooting At Apalachee High School In Georgia

A tragic shooting occurred at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, leaving at least four people dead and around 30 others injured on Wednesday. One person has been arrested as police continue to investigate. Some of the injuries were caused by gunshots, but it’s unclear how many. Nine people were taken to hospitals for treatment. […]

Rising Smartphone Thefts in the UK: Over 200 Devices Stolen Daily

The UK has seen a significant rise in smartphone thefts, with over 200 phones being stolen daily between March 2023 and March 2024. This alarming increase, which is largely due to the growing demand for second-hand devices, marks a more than 150% rise in such crimes compared to the previous year. According to the Crime […]

129 killed in Attempted Prison Break in Congo

A tragic incident unfolded in the Democratic Republic of Congo when an attempted prison break at Makala prison in the capital, Kinshasa, led to the loss of 129 lives. The event took place on Monday night, sparking chaos within the prison walls. Congolese Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani shared the heartbreaking news, revealing that 24 inmates […]

Zelensky Fires Ukraine’s Air Force Chief After F16 Crash Sparks Controversy

On August 30, 2024, President Volodymyr Zelensky made a significant move by removing Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk from his position as the head of Ukraine’s Air Force. This decision comes in the wake of a tragic incident involving an F16 fighter jet, which crashed four days prior during a Russian bombardment. The crash resulted in […]