Nicolas Maduro: U.S. Raid Redefines Power, Law, and Sovereignty
Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s embattled president, was brought to New York this week after a U.S. military operation in Caracas that resulted in his arrest alongside his wife, Cilia Flores. U.S. authorities said the pair were transferred to federal custody to face long-standing criminal charges, including narcotics trafficking and conspiracy offenses tied to alleged cocaine flows […]
African Economic Forum: Championing Mindset Shift for Diaspora and Continent
WASHINGTON — In mid-July, African ambassadors, diaspora leaders, and international policy experts will gather at the 2025 African Ambassadors Economic Forum, hosted by Dr. Nelson Aluya, at the Westin Crystal City Hotel in Washington, D.C. The two-day summit, Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, starting at 9:00 a.m., aims to reshape Africa’s global economic […]
A New Trump Era: Trade Wars, Executive Orders, and Clashes with Allies
Two months into his second term, President Donald Trump has unleashed a torrent of policy shifts, rattling the U.S. and the world. Sworn in on January 20, Trump has slashed federal agencies, ignited trade wars, and pivoted foreign policy, often with billionaire Elon Musk by his side. From mass deportations to a fiery White House […]
Israel Reject Calls for Ceasefire as War With Hamas Continues
After a month of warfare, Israel’s military ground forces are now in the “depths” of Gaza, battling Hamas forces, indicating a new phase in the ongoing fight and a definite rise in the total death count. The primary spokesperson for the Israeli Army, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, explained that the Israeli ground operation is “putting […]
PROUD BOYS LEADER SENTENCED TO 17 YEARS FOR CAPITAL RIOT
The court sentenced two former Proud Boys leaders on Thursday, giving them one of the heaviest sentences ever for someone accused of the January 6 assaults. The two had been found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their acts during the assault on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The former head of the organization’s Florida […]
TRUMP ARRAIGNMENT AND MUGSHOT AT THE FULTON COUNTY JAIL: HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW
For the first time in history, a mugshot of a former president of the United States facing criminal charges is being broadcast worldwide on news channels. Former President of the United States Donald Trump has turned himself in to Georgia authorities to face charges related to his alleged involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential […]
Trump Holds First Re-Election Rally Amid Rumors of Indictment
Former President Donald Trump will hold his first election rally in Waco, Texas on Saturday – in the midst of numerous rumors surrounding his potential indictment. The rally in Waco will mark the beginning of what is expected to be a turbulent season of political events and conferences amid criminal investigations of the former president. […]
Weekend Review: Chaos in Afghanistan as Taliban Takeover Power
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is complete and prominent leaders are returning from exile. The news comes as U.S.-led war efforts which drove the group out nearly 20 years ago have been drawing to a close. President Joe Biden vowed to follow through on his promise to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Aug. […]
Weekend Reviews: Trump Impeached, but Danger Looms Ahead of Inauguration
On Wednesday, President Trump became the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. The House of Representatives voted to hold charges against the president again following a deadly uprising of pro-Trump extremists in D.C. last week. Notably, ten Republicans joined in a 232-197 vote in favor of impeachment. The single article of impeachment, which puts […]
Weekend Review: Coup Attempt at the U.S. Capitol Leaves Five Dead
On Wednesday, protesters overtook the country’s Capitol building in a pro-Trump demonstration which quickly turned into a violent revolt. President Trump encouraged his supporters to walk to the Capitol after leaving a “Save America” rally, where he and his attorney Rudy Giuliani spoke. Trump used the podium to restate unfounded claims of election fraud, including […]