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Why I divorced Bill Gates – Melinda

Melinda French Gates has opened up about why she ended her 27-year marriage to Microsoft founder Bill Gates. In a recent interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she explained that a lack of honesty in the relationship led to the split. Melinda said honesty is important for building trust and intimacy in a […]

Ghana orders foreigners to exit gold market by April 30

Ghana has announced that all foreign businesses must leave the country’s gold market by April 30. This is part of a new plan to help the country make more money from its gold and reduce illegal gold trading. Ghana is Africa’s top gold producer, and the government wants to change how gold is bought and […]

Coalition advises NNPCL GCEO Ojulari not to inherit Kyari’s dollar-chasing reforms

The Energy Justice Forum (EJF), a group of energy rights activists, has advised the new CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to avoid continuing the policies of the former CEO, Mele Kyari. The group described Kyari’s time in office as full of “dollar-chasing reforms” that lacked transparency. In a statement […]

Tariffs: US, Vietnam agree to begin trade deal talks

The United States and Vietnam have agreed to begin talks for a trade deal, according to an announcement from Vietnam on Thursday. This decision came just hours after US President Donald Trump said he would pause the 46% tariff on Vietnamese products for 90 days. The Vietnamese government said both countries will work on removing […]

Tariff war could cut US-China goods trade by 80% – WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala

The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned that the trade war between the United States and China could cut goods trade between the two countries by 80%. She said this could also hurt the rest of the world’s economy. “The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China pose […]

King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis in Italy

King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently visited Italy, where they had a special meeting with Pope Francis. This moment was a key part of their official trip, emphasizing the growing relationship between the UK and the Catholic Church. The royal couple was warmly welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Doria Pamphili […]

Niger Republic dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language

Niger has made a big change by choosing Hausa as its new national language, replacing French. This decision was made by the military government and shared in a new charter released on March 31. Hausa is the most commonly spoken language in Niger. Many people in areas like Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua speak it. About […]

Russia pushing last Ukrainian forces out of Kursk towards border

Russian forces say they have successfully pushed Ukrainian troops out of Guyevo, a village in Russia’s Kursk region. They also launched air and artillery attacks on Ukrainian positions across the border. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, this marks more progress in their goal to drive Ukrainian forces out of Kursk. Since August last year, Russia […]

Singapore condemns US tariffs

Singapore has spoken out against new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. The country’s Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, said these actions are not something friends should do to each other. He also warned that Singapore might lower its economic growth forecast for the year. Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Wong said the risk of […]