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Africa's Lobito Project Civil Society Skeptical of Its Impact on the Local Economy

The Lobito Corridor is a large-scale infrastructure project that aims to connect Angola's Atlantic Ocean coast to the mining regions of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia. This project, which has garnered significant attention, is being promoted by US President Joe Biden during his......

 Trump’s Legal Team Seeks to Overturn Hush Money Conviction Citing Presidential Transition and Hunter Biden Pardon

In a signifiant legal move, President-elect Donald Trump’s legal team has formally requested that a judge dismiss his hush money criminal conviction, claiming that continuing the case would disrupt the constitutional transition of power. In a filing submitted to Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan......

 China Responds to US Efforts to Block Access to Semiconductor Technology

In a growing geopolitical and economic struggle, China has strongly criticized the United States for implementing new export controls aimed at limiting Beijing’s access to advanced semiconductor technology. The measures, announced by the outgoing Biden administration, target the sale of semiconductor-making......

Hunter Biden's Pardon by President Joe Biden Sparks Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Joe Biden granted a pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before leaving the White House. Hunter had been awaiting sentencing for charges related to tax fraud and illegal firearm possession.   In a statement, President Biden defended his decision,......

Biden Administration Proposes Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Weight-Loss Drugs A Transformative Step or Costly Gamble?

Washington, D.C.— In a landmark move, the Biden administration has proposed expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include expensive but highly effective weight-loss medications. If approved, millions of Americans suffering from obesity could access drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, hailed by......

 GOP Absences in Senate Enable Democrats to Advance Biden's Judicial Picks  

Senate Democrats have made strides in confirming President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, benefiting from Republican absences amidst calls by Donald Trump for a complete GOP blockade on judicial appointments. Despite procedural slowdowns by Senate Republicans, the absence of key GOP senators has......

King Mohammed VI to Attend Historic Notre-Dame Cathedral Inauguration Alongside World Leaders

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has been invited to the highly anticipated inauguration of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which is set to take place on December 7. This event marks the reopening of the iconic cathedral after its devastating fire in 2019. The Moroccan monarch is one of many global leaders......

US Senate Rejects Effort to Restrict Weapons Sales to Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict

Washington, DC – In a highly debated session, the United States Senate voted down a resolution aimed at halting the sale of weapons to Israel amidst the ongoing Gaza conflict. Advocates for human rights see the vote as a significant yet insufficient step towards challenging the longstanding bipartisan......

Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Bryansk Region with ATACMS Missiles: A Significant Milestone in the 1,000-Day Conflict

On the 1,000th day of the war, Ukraine executed a bold escalation by launching U.S.-made ATACMS missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region, according to a statement from Russia’s Defense Ministry. This development highlights the evolving dynamics of the conflict and underscores the strategic implications......