September 2025

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal On TikTok Ownership Talks

US, China Reach ‘Framework’ Deal On TikTok Ownership Talks

September 16, 2025 7:26 am

The United States and China have reached a “framework agreement” over TikTok’s U.S. operations, potentially paving the way for American ownership of the popular video-sharing app. The deal was confirmed Monday after two days of trade negotiations in Madrid, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, adding that President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to finalize details on Friday.

The talks come ahead of a critical September 17 deadline requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. division or face a nationwide ban. The deadline, originally set for earlier this year, has already been extended …

Ukrainian Journalist Released After 3 Years In Captivity

Ukrainian Journalist Released After 3 Years In Captivity

September 16, 2025 7:17 am

For three and a half years, Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Khyliuk endured beatings, hunger, and uncertainty in Russian custody — without ever being charged with a crime. Now, following a rare prisoner swap, he is free.

Khyliuk, who was seized in February 2022 during Russia’s initial assault on Kyiv, was among eight Ukrainian civilians unexpectedly included in an exchange last month that freed 146 Ukrainians in total. Most were soldiers, emaciated after years in detention, but Khyliuk’s release stood out: Russia rarely returns civilians.

“When they dragged us away, they beat us with rubber batons, shouting, ‘How many people have you …

Shoot Like Hollywood: Make Skits & Films With iPhone

Shoot Like Hollywood: Make Skits & Films With iPhone

September 15, 2025 4:44 pm

Spotlight: Film, Culture & Art Weekly
Exploring Film, Culture & Art Without Borders

“To hold an iPhone is to hold a stage, a store, a studio, a future.”

 

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert

 

Prologue: The Camera in Your Pocket

Cinema once belonged to the few. It required cranes, crews, studios, and budgets that dwarfed the dreams of ordinary people. Stories were filtered through institutions, controlled by financiers, and mediated by distributors. To create a film was to climb a mountain guarded by gatekeepers.

That age …

Patel Faces Congress Over FBI Missteps In Kirk Murder Probe

Patel Faces Congress Over FBI Missteps In Kirk Murder Probe

September 15, 2025 7:36 am

FBI Director Kash Patel will face back-to-back hearings before Congress this week as lawmakers scrutinize his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The hearings, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, are expected to probe both the agency’s missteps during the high-profile case and Patel’s overall capacity to lead a bureau under pressure.

The controversy erupted after Patel prematurely announced on social media that a suspect in Kirk’s killing was already in custody, a claim later proven incorrect. The blunder not only fueled public confusion but also raised fresh doubts about his leadership style and operational …

Sterling Draws Interest As Chelsea Freeze Him Out

Sterling Draws Interest As Chelsea Freeze Him Out

September 15, 2025 6:50 am

Manchester United, Napoli, and Bayern Munich have all been linked with moves for Raheem Sterling, though not all approaches appear to have advanced significantly.

United made tentative contact in the late stages of last summer’s window, but Sterling was not strongly inclined to push for a move. His salary demands and questions about how regularly he would feature were also factors that slowed progress.

Napoli have assessed Sterling as a potential addition to their squad, particularly as they weigh alternatives to other attacking targets. The England international’s versatility and experience continue to make him an attractive option for clubs in …

Hochul Backs Mamdani For NYC Mayor Amid Poll Momentum

Hochul Backs Mamdani For NYC Mayor Amid Poll Momentum

September 15, 2025 6:06 am

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani in the city’s mayoral race, lending establishment backing to the left-wing candidate whose campaign has surged in recent weeks.

In an op-ed published Sunday in The New York Times, Hochul said her decision followed “frank conversations” with Mamdani, 33, a progressive state lawmaker from Queens who won the Democratic primary in May with 56.4 percent of the vote.

“I heard a leader who shares my commitment to a New York where children can grow up safe in their neighborhoods and where opportunity is within reach for every family,” …

Lula Defends Bolsonaro Verdict, Rebukes U.S. Tariffs

Lula Defends Bolsonaro Verdict, Rebukes U.S. Tariffs

September 15, 2025 5:06 am

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on Sunday defended his nation’s judiciary after the conviction of former president Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges, while sharply criticizing Washington’s trade retaliation against his government.

In an op-ed published by The New York Times, Lula hailed last week’s Supreme Court ruling that sentenced Bolsonaro, 70, to more than 27 years in prison for orchestrating the January 2023 riots in Brasília, when his supporters stormed Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court. He rejected claims by U.S. officials that the trial was politically motivated.

“This was not a witch hunt,” Lula …

Nepal’s Gen Z Turns To Discord To Select Interim PM

Nepal’s Gen Z Turns To Discord To Select Interim PM

September 15, 2025 4:08 am

Nepal — In a moment that underscored both the fragility of Nepal’s politics and the inventiveness of its younger generation, thousands of young protesters turned to the online platform Discord this week to choose the country’s next leader.

The unconventional process came after days of deadly unrest that toppled Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s government, which had faced mounting accusations of corruption, nepotism and a violent crackdown that left at least 72 people dead. Parliament was dissolved on Friday, and President Ramchandra Paudel called for new elections in March.

Seeking to restore stability while rejecting traditional politics, members of the …

Oblique Seville Crowned 100m World Champion in 9.77

Oblique Seville Crowned 100m World Champion in 9.77

September 14, 2025 7:30 pm

At just 24 years old, Oblique Seville has etched his name into sprinting history. The Jamaican sprinter stormed to his first world title on Sunday, winning the men’s 100 meters in a lifetime best of 9.77 seconds — a performance that instantly places him among the fastest men of all time.

With Olympic legend Usain Bolt watching from the stands, Seville delivered a run that felt like a passing of the torch in Jamaican sprinting. Bursting out of the blocks with confidence, he held his form through the final 30 meters to cross the line in front of a roaring …

Sterling And Disasi Exiled From Chelsea First Team

Sterling And Disasi Exiled From Chelsea First Team

September 14, 2025 7:18 pm

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi have been removed from first-team training, using different pitch, gym, and dressing room facilities away from the main squad since the 2025-26 season began.

“They are Chelsea players, but at the moment they are training separately and the plan is to continue in this way,” Maresca said in a press conference ahead of the club’s Premier League fixture with Brentford. He added, “Since the start of the season, I haven’t seen them … They train at a different time and on a different pitch.”

Despite being registered in …

Australia Says US Will Access New AUKUS Submarine Shipyard

Australia Says US Will Access New AUKUS Submarine Shipyard

September 14, 2025 8:26 am

Australia confirmed Sunday that the United States will be able to use a planned submarine maintenance hub in Western Australia, underscoring deepening defense ties under the AUKUS security pact.

Defense Minister Richard Marles said facilities at Henderson shipyard near Perth — slated for a A$12 billion ($8 billion) upgrade — will primarily serve Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarines but will also be open to US vessels.

“This is an AUKUS facility and so I would expect so,” Marles told ABC television. “It is being built in the context of AUKUS, and I would expect that in the future this would be …

After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, Trump Intensifies ‘Radical Left’ Attacks

After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, Trump Intensifies ‘Radical Left’ Attacks

September 14, 2025 7:28 am

In the days since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against what he calls the “radical left,” blaming them for Kirk’s assassination and broader political violence — a contrast to his comparatively muted responses when Democrats have been targeted.

Speaking to NBC News on Saturday, Trump said he wanted the country to “heal” but added: “We’re dealing with a radical left group of lunatics, and they don’t play fair and they never did.”

His comments echoed a video message from the Oval Office hours after Kirk’s death on Wednesday, in which Trump …

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