Why I Didn’t Attend Trump’s Inauguration — Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama, the former first lady, has discussed why she chose not to attend President Donald Trump's second inauguration earlier this year. Obama, who was also notably absent at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral on January 9, broke her silence on the April 23 episode of her podcast IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson, which she co-hosts with her...
Zelensky Ends South Africa Visit Following Fatal Attack On Kyiv
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled a portion of his trip to South Africa after Russia bombarded Kyiv with missiles and drones, killing at least eight people and burying others beneath debris. Ukraine has been battered with aerial attacks throughout Russia’s three-year invasion, but deadly strikes on Kyiv, which is better protected by air defences than other cities, are...
6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Istanbul
Residents of Turkey's largest city rushed onto the streets after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, officials said, though the quake was followed by at least eight aftershocks, according to Turkey’s AFAD disaster management agency. “An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude occurred in Silivri, Sea of...
Apple, Meta Fined €700 Million By EU, Risking Potential Trump Criticism
Apple and Meta were hit with 700 million euros in fines by the European Union on Wednesday for violating digital competition laws, threatening to anger US President Donald Trump. The penalties threaten to cause more tension in the already fraught relationship between the bloc and Trump, as the two sides discuss a deal to avoid his sweeping tariffs on the...
Trump Rules Out Removing FED Chief, Indicates Possible Reduction In China Tariffs
Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he had no plans to dismiss the chair of the US Federal Reserve and indicated a "substantial" reduction in tariffs on China, offering reassurance to global markets unsettled by his tough trade stance. Trump’s recent outbursts against Fed boss Jerome Powell had fanned concern that he would oust him, sending jitters through markets. The president...
18 Africans Among Cardinals To Elect New Pope
A total of 18 Africans are among the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope. Though there are 252 cardinals, only 135 cardinals have voting status and are eligible to vote for the next Pope when the conclave begins. Europe has the highest number, with 53 cardinals of voting status. Asia, with 23, has the next highest number of cardinal electors,...
World Leaders To Grace Pope Francis’ Funeral Saturday
The Vatican has stated that Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday, with various world leaders paying their respects to the Catholic leader. including US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky. The Argentine pontiff, 88, died on Monday from a stroke, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia. His funeral, which...
Harvard Sues Trump Over US Federal Funding Cuts
Harvard filed a lawsuit against President Trump's administration on Monday for cutting its funding and attempting to enforce external political oversight. Trump has sought to bring several prestigious universities to heel over claims they tolerated campus anti-Semitism, threatening their budgets, tax-exempt status, and the enrolment of foreign students, but Harvard has refused to bow. “This case involves the Government’s efforts to...
Pope’s Death: Italy Declares Five Days National Mourning
In response to Pope Francis' passing, the Italian government has proclaimed a five-day period of national mourning. The flags in front of public buildings are flying at half-mast. Strict security measures are in place in the Italian capital ahead of the funeral services and burial on Saturday. Top-level dignitaries from all over the world are expected to attend. At his own request, Francis,...
Pope Francis Dies At 88
The sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope Francis, has died at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed that the pontiff passed away on Easter Monday at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta within Vatican City. Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta on Monday morning. Farrel said the...
