Peter Winslow Ethiopia has announced the completion of its massive Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile, a project that has been a source of tension with neighboring Egypt and Sudan. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed made the announcement, highlighting the dam’s significance not just for Ethiopia, but also for the region. The construction of the … Read more
At least four people lost their lives and 14 others were injured in a drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in Chicago. The incident occurred late Wednesday night as a dark-colored car drove past the venue and opened fire into a crowd. The shooting happened around 11 PM local time as people were leaving the nightclub … Read more
Musical legend Angélique Kidjo has made history by becoming the first black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This prestigious honor was announced as part of the Walk of Fame’s class of 2026, which includes 35 other notable names. Kidjo, who hails from Benin, has won five Grammy awards … Read more
Residents of the Tokara islands in southern Japan are facing sleepless nights after experiencing over 900 earthquakes in just two weeks. The seismic activity has been intense since June 21, with the latest significant tremor registering a magnitude of 5.5. Local authorities report that while there has been no damage or tsunami warnings, the constant … Read more
At least four people have died and many others are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. The incident occurred on Wednesday night around 11:20 PM local time while the ferry was traveling from Banyuwangi on Java island to Bali. The ferry had 53 passengers and 12 crew members on board … Read more
Donald Trump’s ambitious budget bill is facing significant hurdles as it returns to the House of Representatives, just ahead of the president’s July 4 deadline for lawmakers to finalize a version he can sign into law. The bill recently passed the Senate with a narrow margin, thanks to a tie-breaking vote from Vice-President JD Vance … Read more
Astronaut Sophie Adenot is set to enjoy some exquisite French cuisine in space. She will be dining on gourmet dishes designed by renowned chef Anne-Sophie Pic during her upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS) next year. Adenot, who is 42 years old, has collaborated with Pic to create a special menu that breaks … Read more
Gold prices have soared to record highs in 2025, driven by global economic turmoil. Investors are flocking to gold as a stable asset amid rising tariffs and international conflicts. This trend is particularly significant in West Africa’s Sahel region, where countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger rely heavily on gold mining to support their … Read more
A recent heatwave in Sardinia has led to tragic consequences, with a 75-year-old man losing his life after becoming ill on a beach in Budoni. Another man, aged 60, also fell sick while at the beach of Lu Impostu in San Teodoro. These incidents highlight the severe impact of soaring temperatures, which have exceeded 40 … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel is ready to agree to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. This development comes as part of ongoing efforts to end the conflict that has escalated since Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that Israel has accepted the … Read more
