September 19, 2025

Kimmel Suspension Sparks Trump Praise, Democrat Outcry

September 19, 2025 8:11 am

President Donald Trump has seized on the suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel, celebrating the move while Democrats rally behind new legislation aimed at protecting free speech.

Trump, writing on his Truth Social platform Thursday, mocked Kimmel after ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live from its programming. “He made a total FOOL of himself,” Trump posted, alongside a clip from last year’s Academy Awards in which Kimmel mocked him. Earlier, the president claimed Kimmel was “fired” for making a “horrible” remark about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was recently killed.

Speaking to reporters upon his return from the United Kingdom, Trump suggested …

Canada, Mexico Forge Closer Ties Ahead Of USMCA Review

September 19, 2025 7:55 am

Canada and Mexico have vowed to strengthen cooperation and present a united front as they prepare for next year’s scheduled review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The pledge comes amid growing uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and combative trade policies.

On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Mexico City for talks with President Claudia Sheinbaum. The leaders discussed deepening economic and security ties while reaffirming the value of trilateral trade with Washington.

Sheinbaum highlighted the importance of mutual respect and collaboration. “Mexico and Canada will continue walking together, with mutual respect and with the certainty …

Washington OKs $780m Javelin Missile Deal With Poland

September 19, 2025 7:40 am

The United States has approved the sale of Javelin Missile Systems and support equipment to Poland, a deal estimated at $780 million, as Warsaw strengthens its defences against growing threats from Russia.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed on Thursday that the Polish government requested 2,506 FGM-148F Javelin missiles and 253 Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. The shoulder-fired missile system is widely used against tanks, armoured vehicles, bunkers, and low-flying aircraft.

Alongside the missiles, the package includes simulation rounds, battery coolant units, toolkits, spare parts, and training support. U.S. government and contractor assistance will also be provided. The DSCA …

Kim Jong Un Prioritises AI In Drone Development For Military

September 19, 2025 7:11 am

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared artificial intelligence (AI) development a “top priority” for his country’s military modernisation, particularly in enhancing drone technology, state media reported.

During a visit to the Unmanned Aeronautical Technology Complex in Pyongyang on Thursday, Kim inspected performance tests of multipurpose drones and unmanned surveillance vehicles. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said he stressed the importance of “rapidly developing newly-introduced AI technology” to boost unmanned weapons systems. He also urged officials to expand drone production capacity.

The visit came shortly after Kim oversaw a test of a new solid-fuel rocket engine designed for …

Ancient Pharaoh’s Gold Bracelet Stolen, Melted For $4,000

September 19, 2025 6:59 am

Egyptian authorities have confirmed the arrest of a museum employee and three alleged accomplices after a priceless 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen from Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, sold for less than $4,000, and then melted down beyond recovery.

The artifact, a gold band inlaid with lapis lazuli beads, dated back to the reign of Pharaoh Amenemope of the 21st Dynasty (1070–945 BC) and had been kept inside a locked safe in the museum’s conservation laboratory.

According to the Interior Ministry, the theft occurred on September 9 when a restoration specialist on duty removed the piece, later working with a silver trader in …

Dark Money: The Billionaires Behind U.S. Politics

September 19, 2025 3:04 am

“Democracy or Oligarchy: The Choice America Can’t Ignore.”

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional

Executive Summary

Following the cash that shapes America’s democracy.

American democracy is under siege—not by foreign adversaries, but by its own wealthiest citizens. This exposé uncovers how billionaires have quietly transformed politics through dark money: untraceable funds funneled through shell groups, Super PACs, and nonprofit fronts. What began as a loophole has become an industry, one that converts private wealth into public power while leaving ordinary Americans voiceless.…