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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Diplomatic Row Over Taiwan Prompts China to Block Japanese Film Releases

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1145 EAT on Tuesday 18 November 2025 Chinese film distributors have suspended the release of two Japanese animated films amid an intensifying diplomatic dispute over Taiwan. According to state broadcaster CCTV, Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers and Cells at Work! will not be…

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Algeria to Host High-Level Continental Talks on Colonial Crimes and Reparations

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. (Hon.) Updated at 2325 on Monday 17th Nov 2025 African leaders, jurists, and experts will gather in Algiers from 30 November to 1 December to advance a unified continental agenda on historical justice, restitution, and reparations. ALGIERS— Algeria is set to host a major continental gathering, the International Conference…

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With US Absent, China Asserts Itself at World’s Biggest Climate Summit

By Nour Ghantous Updated at 2139 EAT on Monday 17th November 2025 On the opening day at COP30, the United Nations’ annual climate summit, the scene was emblematic of a shifting order. With the United States absent, all eyes were on China. A crowd had gathered around a glossy Chinese Pavilion, its two upright flags flanking…

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