By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1139 EAT on Friday 3 July 2026 Donald Trump’s second term as President of the United States has coincided with a significant increase in his personal wealth, according to Forbes’ latest World’s Billionaires list. The report estimates Trump’s net worth at $6.5…
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The American Dream Survives 250 Years Amid Growing Challenges
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1130 EAT on Friday 2 July 2026 Sixteen years ago, Abdi Nor Iftin was a Somali refugee living in one of the toughest slums in Kenya when he received news that would change the course of his life. Out of nearly eight million applicants in 2013, he was…
Man Dies After Setting Himself Ablaze Outside UN Headquarters While Holding Tibetan Flag
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1100 EAT on Friday 3 July 2026 A man has died after setting himself on fire while holding a Tibetan flag outside the United Nations headquarters in New York, according to police. The New York Police Department (NYPD) said officers responding to an emergency call at approximately 6:30…
What Came Out of the US-Iran Doha Talks? Key Takeaways and Next Steps
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1319 EAT on Thursday 2 July 2026 DOHA, Qatar — Iran and the United States concluded another round of indirect technical talks on Wednesday without any clear breakthrough toward a lasting peace agreement. Instead of announcing new progress, negotiators focused on issues they said had already been resolved…
Reid Hoffman: The LinkedIn Co-Founder Turned Billionaire Investor Behind Silicon Valley Giants
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1117 EAT on Wednesday 1 July 2026 Reid Hoffman is a billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist best known as the co-founder of professional networking platform LinkedIn, which he launched in 2003 before growing it into one of the world’s most influential business…
World’s Oceans Record Hottest June Ever as Scientists Warn of More Heat Ahead
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1102 EAT on Wednesday 1 July 2026 The world’s oceans recorded their warmest June on record, with scientists warning that temperatures could climb even higher in the coming months as the combined effects of El Niño and climate change continue to drive ocean warming, according to a new…
Democratic Socialist Kiros Stuns Colorado Politics, Defeats Longtime Incumbent in Primary Upset
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1049 EAT on Wednesday 1 July 2026 Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Ousts 15-Term Congresswoman Diana DeGette in Colorado Primary UpsetDemocratic socialist Melat Kiros has defeated 15-term United States Representative Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for a Denver-area congressional district in Colorado, according to projections by US media…
Chelsea Eye Aurélien Tchouaméni Move Amid Potential Enzo Fernández Transfer to Real Madrid This Summer
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1420 EAT on Monday 30 June 2026 Chelsea are expected to make a move for Aurélien Tchouaméni should Enzo Fernández complete a transfer to Real Madrid this summer, according to Defensa Central. Fernández has been heavily linked with a switch to the Spanish giants in recent weeks and…
