The death of Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has sparked an outpouring of tributes from around the world, with leaders describing him as a fearless reformer, a statesman, and a true son of Africa.In its message of condolence, the United States honoured Odinga as a man who dedicated
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Trump to Cut South Africa Funding Over Mistreatment of “Certain Classes of People”
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after claiming, without providing evidence, that "certain classes of people" in South Africa are being treated "very badly." In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump announced that he would cut off all future U.S. funding to South Africa until
Canada Hits Back Trump with Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S Goods
Canada has unveiled retaliatory tariffs against the United States in response to President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced comprehensive tariffs set at 25%, impacting approximately 155 billion Canadian dollars (around $106.6 billion or £86 billion) worth of American goods, which include a wide range of products from beer
US tech firms shares drop as Chinese AI “DeepSeek” gains popularity
Shares in leading US technology companies, including AI chip-maker Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta, experienced a significant decline on Monday following the rapid rise of a low-cost chatbot developed by Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm DeepSeek. The DeepSeek app, launched just last week, has quickly become the most downloaded free app in
Trump suspends tariffs on Colombia after deportation agreement
The White House announced late Sunday that US President Donald Trump has decided not to proceed with planned tariffs and certain sanctions against Colombia. This decision follows an agreement by the South American nation to accept deported migrants from the United States, including those transported on US military aircraft. In a
US Surgeon General warns about alcohol’s cancer risks
In an unprecedented advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a warning about the significant cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption. He emphasized that alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer, responsible for around 100,000 cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths annually in the United States. This warning