Macron unveils 23 billion-euro investment drive for Africa NAIROBI, Kenya - French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a 23 billion euro investment package set to be rolled out across African countries. The announcement came at the French Africa Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, where leaders from more than 30 African nations gathered for the event. According to details shared at the forum, the funding will be directed toward energy, artificial intelligence and digital technology, marine and logistics, and agriculture. The…

Trump unveils $12 billion farm aid as he threatens new Mexico tariffs, presses China on soybeans WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers hammered by low prices and trade disputes, pairing fresh relief with a new tariff threat against Mexico and fresh pressure on China to accelerate soybean purchases. The White House said $11 billion will flow as one-time direct payments to row-crop producers through the Agriculture Department’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program.…

In a significant move, President Joe Biden has unveiled over $8 billion in military aid aimed at assisting Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression. This announcement coincided with a visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, marking a pivotal moment in the U.S.'s commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense efforts. The package features the debut shipment of a precision-guided glide bomb, known as the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW), which boasts an impressive range of up to 130 kilometers. This medium-range…