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Mysterious monolith appears in US desert, sparks alien speculation
A shiny, rectangular structure has suddenly materialized in a remote area of the Nevada desert, leaving the public scratching their heads and sparking widespread speculation about its origin and purpose. The discovery was made by Las Vegas police during a search and rescue mission over the weekend, about an hour north of Sin City. The […]
Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to approve same-sex marriage
In a major milestone for the LGBTQ+ community, Thailand has become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. The Thai Senate has given its final approval to the new law, which will allow same-sex couples to tie the knot and enjoy the same rights as heterosexual couples. The historic vote was met […]
Senegal Joins Oil-Producing Countries, Begins Production
Senegal has officially joined the list of oil-producing countries in West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic history. Last week, the country began producing oil for the first time, with the Sangomar deep-water project aiming to produce 100,000 barrels of oil per day. “This is a historic day, a key milestone for […]
Roadside bomb kills six Somali soldiers- Police
A roadside bomb planted by the jihadist group Al-Shabaab killed at least six soldiers including a senior military commander in southern Somalia. Police and local officials disclosed this on Saturday. They said the blast occurred during a routine military operation near Gofgadud town, some 30 kilometres (18 miles) from the southwestern city of Baidoa. “Six […]
Ramaphosa re-elected as South Africa’s president
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a historic coalition deal between the governing African National Congress (ANC) and opposition parties. The new government comprises Ramaphosa’s ANC, the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is the main opposition, and smaller parties. The ANC lost its controlling majority in last month’s election after […]
Putin demands Ukrainian troop withdrawal in exchange for peace
Russian President, Vladimir Putin on Friday said the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the territories annexed by his country is a prerequisite for any settlement of the ongoing war. Putin said this during a visit to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow ahead of the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland at the weekend. If Ukraine also […]
Man jailed in UK for removing condom without lady’s consent
A UK court on Thursday jailed a man for removing without consent a condom that he was wearing during sex, in what London’s Metropolitan Police called a “milestone” legal case. Guy Mukendi, 39, of South London, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison after being convicted in April, the London force said. […]
President Biden’s Son Convicted On All Charges In Gun Case
A jury found Hunter Biden guilty on Tuesday of federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president. The 54-year-old son of President Joe Biden was convicted on all three of the felony counts stemming from his 2018 purchase of a handgun while addicted to drugs. The […]
7 Drug Dealers sentenced to Death
An Iraqi court has issued death sentences to seven drug dealers, including a foreigner. “The Central Criminal Court issued a verdict to execute seven drug dealers, including a foreigner, who were convicted of trafficking narcotic substances,” the Supreme Judicial Council said in a statement, without specifying the nationality of the foreigner. The council noted that […]
Burkina Faso Military Extends Rule For Five Years
Burkina Faso’s military regime, in power since a 2022 coup, will extend its rule for five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, the talks’ chairman said. “The duration of the transition is fixed at 60 months from July 2, 2024,” Colonel Moussa Diallo, chairman of the organising committee of the national […]