Emerging: President Touadéra Seeks Victory
07 Aug

Emerging: President Touadéra Seeks Victory

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In what opponents are denouncing as a sham, provisional results from a recent referendum in the Central African Republic (CAR) indicate that 95% of voters have endorsed constitutional changes enabling President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to seek unlimited re-election. However, critics have raised serious doubts about the legitimacy of the referendum, citing abysmally low voter turnout that some claim was as low as 10%. Civil War The backdrop against which this referendum was held is significant. CAR generally remains deeply entrenched in a civil war, displacing a third of its population from their homes. Amidst this turmoil, President Touadéra enjoys the backing…
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Building in Moscow Hit for Second Time in Fresh Drone Strike
01 Aug

Building in Moscow Hit for Second Time in Fresh Drone Strike

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A high-rise building in Moscow housing Russian government ministries has been hit by a drone for the second time in three days, according to the city's mayor. Additionally, air defences shot down "several" drones targeting the capital region. The Russian defence ministry reported that two drones were destroyed in the Odintsovo and Naro-Fominsk districts near Moscow, while a third was jammed and crashed in the Moscow City business district, which houses a cluster of glass skyscrapers showcasing Russia's integration into global financial markets. The ministry attributed the attempted terrorist attack to Ukraine. The building The IQ-Quarter skyscraper, situated 3.4 miles…
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Rare Sun Bear is a Human in Costume: China Zoo Denies
01 Aug

Rare Sun Bear is a Human in Costume: China Zoo Denies

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Hangzhou Zoo in China has found itself embroiled in an unusual controversy after a video of one of its animals, a rare sun bear standing on its hind legs went viral on social media. The footage, which shows the bear interacting with visitors, prompted online accusations of a furry impostor, with some users suggesting that the bear may actually be a human in a costume. The Video https://twitter.com/yicaichina/status/1686267761792790528?s=20 The video clip quickly spread across Chinese social media platforms, leading to a wave of skepticism and doubt regarding the authenticity of the bear. Users pointed out the bear's bipedal posture and…
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Sanctions on Niger, ECOWAS Declares No-Fly Zone
30 Jul

Sanctions on Niger, ECOWAS Declares No-Fly Zone

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ECOWAS Imposes Sanctions on Niger, Declares No-Fly Zone. West African leaders have taken decisive action against Niger following the recent military coup d'état in the country. In an emergency meeting at the ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja, Niger was declared a no-fly zone, therefore, restricting all commercial flights to and from almost all West African countries. Sanctions on Niger The communiqué released after the summit outlined the following resolutions: Affirming that President Mohamed Bazoum is the legitimate elected President and Head of State of Niger, recognized by ECOWAS, the African Union, and the international community. Only official acts of President Bazoum…
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Snake charmer fatally bitten by cobra while attempting a kiss
28 Jul

Snake charmer fatally bitten by cobra while attempting a kiss

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In a horrifying incident during a village show in Indonesia, a snake charmer met a fatal fate when he got bitten by his pet cobra while he attempted to kiss it. Abdul Munir, a 20-year-old performer, was teasing the deadly reptile on the dusty ground near his home in Central Java, Indonesia. As soon as he leaned in to kiss the cobra, it struck back, sinking its venomous fangs into his nose. The venom quickly spread through Abdul's bloodstream, paralyzing his vital organs. Rushed to the local clinic, his life hung in the balance, but medics were unable to revive…
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Trump’s Legal Team Meets with Special Counsel Amidst Looming Federal Indictment
27 Jul

Trump’s Legal Team Meets with Special Counsel Amidst Looming Federal Indictment

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In a highly anticipated meeting, Donald Trump's legal team met with Special Counsel Jack Smith to discuss the potential indictment looming over the former president. Sources familiar with the matter have said that the meeting concluded without Trump's team receiving any specific guidance on the timing of a possible indictment. The meeting came after Smith sent a letter earlier this month, indicating that Trump was a target of the investigation. However, the former president had been skeptical about the need for the meeting, as he believed the indictment was already a foregone conclusion, according to sources familiar with his thinking.…
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“Global Boiling”: UN Chief warns as July Poised for Hottest Month
27 Jul

“Global Boiling”: UN Chief warns as July Poised for Hottest Month

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In a dire warning, UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that the era of global warming has come to an end, giving way to the ominous era of "global boiling." The announcement comes as scientists confirm that July is on track to be the world's hottest month ever recorded. During a press conference, Guterres emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change, describing it as a terrifying reality that humanity must confront. He stressed the critical need for immediate and dramatic climate action to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and avert the worst consequences of climate change. The…
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Intensified Fighting in South Ukraine: Kyiv suffers heavy loss – Putin
27 Jul

Intensified Fighting in South Ukraine: Kyiv suffers heavy loss – Putin

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Ukraine witnessed a surge in the fighting in the southeastern parts, as Kyiv reportedly launched a major offensive. Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted a significant escalation of hostilities. Over the past weeks, battles have flared up across the 1,500-kilometer front, with Ukraine mounting a counteroffensive, backed by Western-supplied weaponry and trained troops, against the Russian forces that invaded the region 17 months ago. Putin commended the "heroism" of Russian soldiers in repelling attacks in Zaporizhzhia, in southeastern Ukraine, boasting that they had effectively dismantled Ukraine's military equipment and inflicted heavy casualties on Kyiv's forces. The veracity of Putin's claims remains…
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Mali Removes French as Official Language
27 Jul

Mali Removes French as Official Language

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Making a significant change in its new constitution, Mali removes French as the official language, which has been in place since gaining independence in 1960. The new constitution, passed with an overwhelming 96.91% vote in a June 18 referendum, designates French as the working language, while granting official language status to 13 other national languages spoken in the country. These include local languages such as Bambara, Bobo, Dogon, and Minianka, which had already received national language status in a 1982 decree. Fourth Republic in Mali The move marks the beginning of the Fourth Republic in Mali, initiated by the country's…
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