China is doubling down on its energy ties with the Middle East, sealing a string of long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) deals with Abu Dhabi’s national energy giant. The latest agreement, a 5-year supply contract between China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), marks the third such deal in…
Switzerland is known for many things — chocolate, watches, mountains — but there’s another standout trait that doesn’t get as much attention: quiet, consistent wealth. Roughly 1 in 7 adults in Switzerland is a millionaire, a rate nearly five times higher than the U.S. What’s even more surprising is that Switzerland doesn’t rank in the…
For the first time in human history, we may be on the brink of real interspecies communication. After four decades of collecting underwater audio, scientists—with the help of a tiny AI model from Google—are beginning to decode dolphin language. The project, powered by a model called DolphinGemma, has opened up a world of possibility that…
The AI boom is real—and it’s not just hype. According to recent projections, artificial intelligence will create 3.7 million jobs by 2026. Companies are already offering eye-popping salaries for AI talent, with roles paying anywhere from $200K to $900K. The best part? You don’t need a computer science degree to get started. Whether you’re pivoting…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 17, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump is facing a wave of criticism after referring dismissively to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, where the two leaders discussed migration, border security, and global security. While railing against…
GOMBE, Nigeria – April 17, 2025 — In a bold effort to counter violent extremism and foster long-term peace in Nigeria’s conflict-ridden northeast, the Nigerian government has announced the graduation of 390 former Boko Haram members from its De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme. The ceremony took place on Thursday at a DRR camp in…
PRETORIA, April 17, 2025 — South Africa’s newly appointed special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, is facing immediate controversy over remarks he made in 2020 sharply criticizing former U.S. President Donald Trump, just days after being tasked with mending strained relations between the two nations. Jonas, a former deputy finance minister and a…
ABIDJAN, April 17, 2025 — African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has issued a strong call to action, urging African nations to stop exporting raw materials and instead build economies that thrive on value-added production. According to Adesina, this shift is critical for breaking the continent’s cycle of poverty and underdevelopment. In a…
Russia has pledged to assist the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS) in forming a joint military force, offering military consultations, weaponry, and instructors. This commitment was announced during a high-profile press conference featuring the foreign ministers of Russia and the CSS, signaling a new era of strategic cooperation between Moscow and the Sahel region. Russian…
The foreign ministers of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, are set to visit Moscow for the first-ever CSS-Russia consultations. This landmark meeting, scheduled for April 3-4, comes at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and represents a significant step toward strengthening diplomatic and strategic ties between…