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The Complicated Dance of Peace: Trump and Putin’s Upcoming Meeting In a world buzzing with tension and conflict, the announcement of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 has stirred both curiosity and concern across the globe. Set to take place in the rugged wilderness of Alaska, this anticipated rendezvous aims to tackle the relentless war in Ukraine, a conflict that has sent ripples far beyond Eastern Europe. Swapping Territory: A Thorny Proposition As they…

New Visa Requirements: What Zambia and Malawi Need to Know The landscape of international travel is ever-shifting, influenced by geopolitical dynamics and national security concerns. Recently, the U.S. State Department made waves by announcing a new policy that affects travelers from Zambia and Malawi. Those wishing to secure a business or tourist visa will now face a deposit requirement of $15,000. This initiative, framed as a pilot program for 12 months, aims to curb visa overstays. But what does this mean for the…

Upcoming Talks Between U.S. and China: What’s at Stake In a highly anticipated meeting, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are set to meet with representatives from China in London on Monday. This dialogue represents a crucial step in U.S.-China relations, which have faced significant challenges in recent years. President Donald Trump recently expressed optimism about these discussions in a social media post, stating, "The meeting should…

The investigation is underway to determine the source of a significant blackout that swept across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, disrupting trains, ATMs, and traffic signals. This incident marks one of the largest power system failures in Europe’s history. Could it be a Cyber Attack? Both the Spanish electricity grid operator, REE, and the Portuguese government have dismissed the possibility of a cyberattack as the cause of this unprecedented power outage. Eduardo Prieto, REE's System Operations Chief, addressed the…

In Istanbul, a significant gathering of protestors has emerged in support of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was detained by authorities on March 19 under allegations of corruption and terrorism—charges he steadfastly denies. Today's rally, spearheaded by Turkey's primary opposition party, the secular Republican People's Party (CHP), marks the culmination of ten days of protests across Istanbul and various Turkish cities. Mr. Imamoglu’s arrest notably came just four days before he was to be announced as the CHP's candidate for…

As the days tick by, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which took effect just over three weeks ago, is beginning to show signs of fragility. Initially heralded as a significant step to halt the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the truce now teeters on a precipice, threatened by escalating mistrust and finger-pointing between the involved parties. Under the ceasefire, Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners have been exchanged five times, allowing direct contact between families that had long been severed. Yet,…

A new era is dawning in the realm of U.S.-Africa relations, and one can almost hear the gears of change grinding into motion. Yet, before we pop the confetti, it's important to note that the current administration’s policies are still taking shape, and this process won’t yield fruit overnight. Still, the impact of several Executive Orders that Donald Trump signed in the nascent days of his presidency might just reverberate across the African continent like a thunderclap in a hot, muggy summer. During his Senate confirmation…

MOGADISHU (Axadle) – Politics, as the saying goes, is the art of the possible. And it seems Somalia's President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, is gearing up for yet another round of diplomatic chess; this time, in the venerable land of the Pharaohs – Egypt! If insider whispers are to be trusted, the Somali President is due to touch down in Cairo in the next few days, hot on the heels of his arrival back in Mogadishu. So why is President Hassan Sheikh making a beeline for Egypt? Word on the street is that he's aiming to have a…

This week, the President-elect of the United States stirred quite a commotion by suggesting a potential military action against a European nation. During a news conference on Tuesday, he claimed that the self-governing Danish territory of Greenland held significant importance for America's national security and hinted that Denmark should be willing to relinquish it. But when asked if he would reject the possibility of using military or economic pressure, he responded matter-of-factly, "I can’t assure you on either of…

Arsenal's grit was commendable, even as they navigated the choppy waters of losing key defenders Gabriel and Jurrien Timber in the latter stages, on top of the suspended William Saliba and the injured Riccardo Calafiori not being available.These are the challenging circumstances, yet for Arteta and his squad in the cutthroat arena of the Premier League's upper echelon, the current standings are sounding alarm bells.The Gunners' draw with Liverpool only lent a hand to Manchester City, who are comfortably perched at the summit…