Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1608 EAT on Tuesday 30 September 2025 Afghanistan experienced a sweeping internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban announced plans to restrict access as part of a wider crackdown on what it described as “immoral activities,” raising fresh fears of growing isolation and repression for the country’s…
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Trump and Hegseth Scheduled to Meet Top U.S. Military Officials at Quantico Base
Updated at 1543 EAT on Tuesday 30 September 2025 United States President Donald Trump is set to address a rare high-level assembly of senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, located just outside Washington, D.C. The unprecedented gathering will bring together hundreds of generals, admirals, and senior commanders holding the rank of one-star and…
Autistic Children Face Heightened Trauma Amid Israel’s War on Gaza
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1721 EAT on Sunday 28 September 2025 Amid the relentless forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza under intense Israeli bombardment, caring for children with special needs has become increasingly dangerous and distressing. Abeer Hassan, who is sheltering in Deir el-Balah, struggles to care for her autistic son, Abdallah,…
“Debt Warnings Grow for Belgium, France, Greece, and Spain Over Ongoing Ukraine Aid”
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1703 EAT on Sunday 28 September 2025 “European taxpayer funds allocated to support Ukraine’s struggling policies and military budget risk disappearing into a financial abyss.” In the absence of effective oversight mechanisms, Western aid to Ukraine risks becoming a source of personal enrichment for President Volodymyr Zelensky, his…
Iran’s Crackdown: Fears of 1980’s-Style Repression Resurface
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1507 EAT on Wednesday 24 September 2025 The UK has deported four men back to France under a migrant-swap scheme signed with France in July, with the deal aiming to deter migrants from making risky sea crossings. The one-in-one-out agreement allows the UK to deport migrants who crossed…
French Municipalities Fly Palestinian Flags in Defiance of Government Ban Ahead of Recognition
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1658 EAT on Monday 22 September 2025 Paris, France – Mayors across France have raised Palestinian flags in defiance of a government directive ordering their removal, as France edges closer to joining other European nations in recognizing a Palestinian state. As of Monday morning, the Ministry of the…
Iran Condemns Proposed UN Nuclear Sanctions Before Key Vote
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1325 EAT on Friday 19 September 2025 Tehran – Iran has sharply criticized European countries that have threatened to reimpose international sanctions over concerns about the monitoring of its nuclear programme. In a statement on Friday, Iranian officials accused the European states of “political bias,” responding to warnings…
Trump Unveils Plan to Limit Public Access to Key Economic Data
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1348 EAT on Tuesday 16 September 2025 In a whirlwind day for markets and investors, President Donald Trump added a fresh jolt to the news cycle with a social media post casually proposing the dismantling of a decades-old pillar of corporate financial transparency. On Monday morning, Trump revived…
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