Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1126 EAT on Monday 6 July 2026 A “super typhoon” has made landfall on United States territorial islands in the western Pacific near Guam, with authorities reporting significant damage as powerful winds and torrential rain battered the Northern Mariana Islands. The eye of Super Typhoon Bavi passed over…
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Portugal vs Spain: Ronaldo, Yamal Set for World Cup Last-16 Showdown
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1114 EAT on Monday 6 July 2026 A fascinating clash of generations awaits on Monday as veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo leads Portugal against teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and Spain in a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 showdown. The Iberian derby is a rematch of last year’s UEFA…
Forbes: Trump’s Wealth Jumps to $6.5bn in Second Term, Driven by Crypto Earnings
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…
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…
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