Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon are set to make history with the launch of a landmark partnership aimed at transforming Africa’s cocoa industry by ending decades of dependence on raw cocoa exports and increasing local processing across the continent. The four countries, which collectively produce nearly two-thirds of the world’s cocoa, are expected to…
Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated once again after Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to avenge the killing of his father and predecessor, while U.S. President Donald Trump warned that any attempt on his life would trigger an overwhelming military response. The exchange of threats comes amid growing uncertainty over a…
Diplomatic relations between Ghana and South Africa have come under renewed strain after the Ghanaian government declined to host South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for a planned state visit, citing concerns over the reported killing of a Ghanaian citizen and the safety of its nationals living in South Africa. President Ramaphosa had been scheduled to…
The Trump administration has launched a wide-ranging investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM work visas, marking its most significant crackdown yet on suspected abuses of the U.S. employment-based immigration system. The investigation, announced by U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito, is focused on uncovering potential visa fraud, human trafficking, and practices…
Authorities in Iraq have intensified a nationwide anti-corruption campaign, with reports alleging that security operatives recovered millions of dollars in cash, large quantities of gold and other valuable assets during raids targeting senior public officials and lawmakers. Among the claims attracting widespread attention are reports that a search of the home of Iraqi lawmaker Hind…
US President Donald Trump has unveiled what he described as a “Golden Gift” for the White House as the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding. On Monday, Trump shared an image on his Truth Social platform showing what appeared to be an AI-generated concept of a massive golden bald eagle…
The United States Supreme Court has reaffirmed that children born on American soil are entitled to citizenship under the Constitution, delivering a significant legal defeat to President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and certain temporary visitors. In a decisive 6-3 ruling, the nation’s highest court held that children…
The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 1,430, as rescue teams race against time to locate survivors beneath collapsed buildings while millions of people face an escalating humanitarian crisis. The powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck on Wednesday, leaving widespread destruction across several parts of the country. Authorities…
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated once again after both countries accused each other of violating a ceasefire agreement reached last week, triggering a fresh round of military action and raising concerns over stability in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The United States launched military strikes against targets in Iran on…
Texas has become the first U.S. state to approve a curriculum requiring public school students to study selected passages from the Bible, a landmark decision that has reignited a nationwide debate over the role of religion in public education and the constitutional separation of church and state. The Republican-controlled Texas State Board of Education voted…
