King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, bringing an end to a more than three-decade reign that made him one of Europe’s longest-serving and most popular monarchs. The Norwegian Royal Palace announced that the King died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at 6:35 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026. Harald…
Tensions between Russia and the United Kingdom have escalated after Moscow warned that British military targets could become targets for Russian strikes over Britain’s support for Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that Russia could target British military facilities and equipment inside and outside Ukraine if Ukrainian forces continue using British-supplied…
Russia’s war in Ukraine could be heading toward another escalation, with reports suggesting that President Vladimir Putin has become increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress in peace negotiations. Recent diplomatic efforts between Russia, Ukraine and the United States have largely stalled, with both Moscow and Kyiv remaining far apart on key issues, particularly territory…
A key U.S. immigration rule allows certain close family members of American citizens to apply for permanent residency without waiting for an immigrant visa number to become available. Under U.S. immigration law, immigrant visas for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are unlimited, meaning there is no annual numerical cap on these visas. The category generally…
Germany has strengthened its position as Europe’s leading crypto-regulated market, with 79 crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) now authorized under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The latest figures come after the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated its MiCA register, adding six German cooperative banks to the list of authorized providers. The…
Super Micro Computer has concluded an independent investigation into an alleged scheme involving the diversion of Nvidia-powered servers to China, saying it found no evidence that its current senior management knew about the operation. The investigation was launched after three individuals associated with Super Micro were indicted in March over an alleged conspiracy to violate…
The controversy surrounding the National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office has taken another turn after its National Coordinator and Executive Director, George Nwabueze, rejected allegations that he is running a fake government agency. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recently identified the office as one of the organisations uncovered…
China is accelerating its push to reduce dependence on American technology, with some state-linked organizations now being instructed to remove a customized version of Microsoft Windows from government computers. According to reports, China’s Ministry of State Security has directed some state-affiliated entities to uninstall Windows 10 China Government Edition, bringing forward a retirement plan that…
Turkey has issued an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of a criminal investigation into Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a Gaza-bound aid mission, Turkish Justice Minister Akin Gürlek announced. The warrant was issued by an Istanbul court on July 14, but Turkey has now formally moved to…
The mayor of Como, Italy, Alessandro Rapinese, has announced a ban on cycling across around 30 streets in the city’s historic centre after he was hit by an electric bicycle while leaving a meeting. The restriction is expected to take effect in September, requiring cyclists to dismount and walk their bicycles through the affected areas…
