A Childhood Photo Resurfaces: Lily Forchester’s Unexpected Link to Asma al-Assad When writer Lily Forchester stumbled upon a decades-old photograph of herself alongside Asma al-Assad, the wife of Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad, she was stunned. The image, taken in 2002 on the steps of Queen’s College in central London, resurfaced in the wake of … Read more
The Dollar’s Rollercoaster Ride: How Trump’s Policies Are Shaping Global Markets The US dollar has become a barometer of Donald Trump’s economic agenda, fluctuating wildly in response to his trade policies and rhetoric. When the former president threatens to impose tariffs on other nations, the dollar surges. When those threats fade or are delayed, … Read more
Africa’s Energy Crisis: The Urgent Need for Private Investment in Electricity Transmission The number of Africans living without electricity has surged in recent years, with an estimated 600 million people affected. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for heavy investments in the continent’s energy infrastructure. While meaningful strides have been made in electricity … Read more
Former Canadian Soldier David Lavery Released by Taliban After Two Months in Captivity David Lavery, a former Canadian soldier and humanitarian worker, has been released by the Taliban after more than two months in captivity. his release, negotiated by Qatar, marks the end of a harrowing ordeal that began in November 2024 when he was … Read more
nGewiss, an Italian multinational in the electrotechnical sector, has announced a critically important initial investment of 20 million euros in Saudi Arabia. This move aims to strengthen its presence in the region and promote innovative solutions for electrical mobility and intelligent energy management across domestic, industrial, and lighting sectors. The declaration was made during the … Read more
Morocco’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council Launches Avatar “Rou’ya” to Modernize Communication In a bold move to modernize its outreach, Morocco’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) has unveiled its first-ever avatar, named “Rou’ya” (رؤية), marking a critically important step in the institution’s efforts to engage with the public in a more dynamic and … Read more
Taxi Drivers in Ouagadougou Take a Stand Against HIV/AIDS and STIs In a notable move to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), taxi drivers in Burkina Faso’s Center region recently participated in an awareness conference. Organized by the National Council for the informal Economy and the Permanent Secretariat for the Fight … Read more
1933 Industries faces Filing Delay Amid Strong Market Performance for AMA Brand 1933 Industries Inc., a prominent Nevada-based cannabis cultivator, has announced a delay in filing its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2024. The company,known for its flagship brand Option Medicine Association (AMA), disclosed that the British Columbia Securities … Read more
european Parliament Demands Immediate Release of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal Table of Contents european Parliament Demands Immediate Release of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal A Divided response Political Fallout Broader Implications Key Points at a Glance European Parliament Demands Immediate Release of Franco-Algerian Writer Boualem Sansal A Divided Response political Fallout broader Implications Key Points … Read more
Six Planets Align in Vancouver’s Night Sky: A Celestial Spectacle You Can’t Miss This January, the night sky over Vancouver is set to dazzle stargazers with a rare planetary alignment. Six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will form a stunning arc across the heavens, offering a celestial show that’s not to be missed. To … Read more