Two National Guard soldiers were critically wounded in a shooting near the White House. President Trump issued a statement condemning the “animal” responsible and vowing a steep price, while also praising the military. The suspect is in custody, and authorities are responding to the scene. Two National Guard soldiers were injured late on Wednesday after…
Solar power is widely recognized as an excellent solution for Africa. Sunlight is abundant, economies crave reliable power sources, and the technology is becoming massively cheap.According to 2024 data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), solar ranks among the cheapest energy sources worldwide, costing just $0.044 (€0.03) per kilowatt-hour (kWh) after prices for solar…
Paris prosecutor on Tuesday announced four more arrests linked to the major jewellery heist at the Louvre Museum in October, where a gang escaped with jewels worth $102 million. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the two men and two women arrested are from the Paris region and are between 31 and 40 years old. Her statement…
Greta Thunberg banned from Venice for pouring green dye into UNESCO site Grand Canal in protest Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was banned from Venice for two days and was asked to pay a fine of £131 after she and her team painted the Grand Canal green by pouring green dye, which they claimed was not…
New York governor Kathy Hochul on Monday said her advice helped Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani navigate his first high-stakes meeting with president Donald Trump, a meeting that ended on a surprisingly friendly note and eased fears of federal intervention in New York City. Hochul said she spoke to Mamdani before he visited the White House on…
The Donald Trump administration ends temporary protected status for Myanmar, asks Burmese nationals to go home as situation in Myanmar is better now. The Donald Trump administration Monday announced ending the Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar which will be effective on January 26, 2026. The situation in Myanmar has improved enough that Burmese nationals can…
Dubai transforms school meals with new AI nutrition platform / AI Generated Illustration Dubai is leveling up student wellness with a massive, tech-driven initiative aimed at revolutionizing school meals and fighting childhood health issues. Spearheaded by Dubai Municipality (DM), the new “My School Food” digital platform is much more than a website; it is an…
Indian-origin Deepak Paradkar, also known as ‘cocaine lawyer’ has been arrested in Canada and will be extradited to the US. Deepak Paradkar, a famous defence lawyer in Canada, was arrested and will now be extradited to the US as the US accused him of helping murder a witness who was set to testify against Deepak’s…
Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh302.7 billion (~$83 billion) Dubai budget for 2026–2028, targeting GDP growth/Image: X Dubai is embarking on its most ambitious financial plan yet, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approving a record Dh302.7 billion budget for 2026–2028. Designed to fuel economic growth, enhance infrastructure, and boost social development, the three-year plan projects…
In this photo released by Christian Association of Nigeria, a man walk past belongings at the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School after gunmen abducted children and staff in Papiri community (Image credits: AP) More than 300 students are confirmed missing after armed men attacked a Catholic school in northern Nigeria on Friday, the…
