China Congratulates Venezuela’s Maduro On Re-Election
China congratulates Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on his re-election, after a vote whose official results was initially rejected by oppositions. “China congratulates Venezuela for smoothly holding its presidential election and congratulates President Maduro on his successful re-election,” the spokesman of the Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, told a regular briefing on Monday. “China stands ready to enrich our all-weather strategic partnership and...
Russia Drowns 39 Ukrainian Drones
Russia made it clear On Monday that it had drowned 39 drones fired by Ukraine overnight mainly targeting border regions. “The anti-air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 19 drones in the Kursk region, nine above Belgorod, three over Voronezh and five over Bryansk,” all bordering Ukraine, the Russian defence ministry said on Telegram. Three others were neutralised in the northwestern Leningrad...
Harris Dares Trump To A Face-To-Face Debate
US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris launched a searing attack on Donald Trump Tuesday, daring the Republican to debate her face to face. Vice President Harris’s trip to Atlanta, Georgia, comes as re-energised Democrats regard the swing state as being in play again after it looked beyond hope under President Joe Biden before his shock withdrawal from the 2024 election. The presumptive...
Sudanese Military Leader, Burhan Survives Assassination Attempt
Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan the military leader of Sudan has survived an assassination attempt, the army spokesman, Nabil Abdallah said on Wednesday. Abdallah accused the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of being behind the plot to murder the country's military leader. RSF and the army have been on a deadly battle since April last in quest to take over control...
Turkey Blocks Citizens’ Instagram Access
Turkey has barred its citizens’ access to Instagram social media networks resulting to rise in tension across the Middle East. The national communications authority revealed this without explanation. The Speculator Index verified the development. A high-ranking Turkish official accused the US corporation of censorship, prompting this move. The BTK communications authority announced on its website that “instagram.com has been blocked by a decision...
Kamala Harris Announces Running Mate
Kamala Harris names her running mate as she prepares for a tour of US battleground states aimed at wooing support that can power her to victory. All paths to the White House run through a handful of swing states, and Harris will kick off her five-day run Tuesday in the largest — Pennsylvania — as she builds momentum for her...
Harris Confirms Walz As Running Mate Says ‘We Are Going To Win This Election’
Kamala Harris has confirmed her selection of Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate via an Instagram post. “I am proud to announce that I’ve asked @walzforgovernor to be my running mate,” Harris said. “One of the things that stood out to me about Tim is how his convictions on fighting for middle-class families run deep. It’s personal.” She went on to say: He grew up...
UK Police On Standby To Combat Further Riots
The United Kingdom police has stand guided ready to combat any further outbreak of violence after three children were murdered a week ago. Far-right groups have planned demonstrations in more than 30 locations, with immigration lawyers and buildings hosting asylum seekers set to be the primary targets, according to posts on messaging app Telegram leaked to the British media. The government...
“Innovate Africa Confab 2024” Set To Hold In Washington DC
The Innovate Africa Conference 2024 is set to foster sustainable solutions for Africa’s economic on Sept. 13, 2024, at George Washington University. With the theme, “Unleashing Africa’s Potential Sustainability,” is expected to pull over 500 corporate leaders, government, and academia to forge strategic alliance and tackle critical challenges in a rapidly changing global landscape. The Founder/CEO of Innovate Africa Corp, Uloma...
Kenya Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters
Kenya police fires teargas at small groups of protesters gathered on what was billed as a fresh day of action against embattled President Ruto. Riot police patrolled the streets of the central business district, roadblocks were set up on major arteries and many shops were shut down, but barely dozens of demonstrators turned out, AFP journalists said. The East African nation,...
