Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1053 EAT on Monday 24 November 2025 Seven people have been arrested in the Philippines as part of an investigation into a sprawling corruption scandal linked to flood control projects, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced. The suspects are among more than a dozen individuals indicted by the Sandiganbayan,…
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Snapchat Rolls Out Age Verification as Australia Prepares Teen Social-Media Ban
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1026 EAT on Monday 24 November 2025 More narrative Snapchat has begun prompting its Australian users under 18 to confirm their ages, turning to bank-developed identity technology as part of the process.The update lands just weeks before Australia enforces a pioneering ban blocking children under 16 from social…
Israel’s Forced Removal of Palestinians in West Bank Refugee Camps Alleged as War Crimes by HRW
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1505 EAT on Friday 21 November 2025 Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that Israel’s forced removal of tens of thousands of Palestinians from refugee camps in the occupied West Bank earlier this year amounts to war crimes and crimes against humanity. In a 105-page report, the organization…
Countries Deeply Split Over Fossil Fuels as COP30 Wraps Up
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1446 EAT on Friday 21 November 2025 Countries remain sharply divided over the future of fossil fuels as the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, moves toward its scheduled conclusion in the northern Brazilian city of Belém, raising the prospect of a contentious finish. After two…
US Designates Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, Clears Path for F-35 Deal
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1058 EAT on Wednesday 19 November 2025 During a state visit to Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump formally designated Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally of the United States, marking a significant deepening of military and strategic ties between the two countries. The announcement came as Saudi…
Survey Shows Chinese Public Far More Trusting of AI Than Western Countries
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1028 EAT on Wednesday 19 November 2025. China’s public shows significantly higher confidence in artificial intelligence than people in the United States and other Western nations, according to a new survey. Eighty-seven percent of respondents in China said they trust AI, compared with 67 percent in Brazil, 32…
Facing Political Backlash, Trump Reverses Position on Epstein Files
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1223 EAT on Tursday 18 November 2025 President Donald Trump is no longer opposing the release of the Epstein files — though allies say he remains far from pleased with the outcome. Trump endorsed a congressional push to disclose all records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein…
Germany, Netherlands Clinch 2026 World Cup Berths on Final Matchday
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1202 EAT on Tuesday 18 November 2025. Four-time World Cup champions Germany secured their place at the 2026 tournament with a commanding 6–0 victory over Slovakia on Monday. The qualification marks Germany’s 21st World Cup appearance. The only editions the team has missed were the inaugural 1930 tournament,…
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