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Japan Poised For First Female Leader Amid Party Strife

Japan Poised For First Female Leader Amid Party Strife

October 4, 2025 6:20 am

Sanae Takaichi has been elected leader of Japan’s ruling conservative party, placing the 64-year-old on track to become the nation’s first female prime minister. Known for her strong right-wing views, Takaichi is a former government minister, TV host, and heavy metal drummer—a mix that has made her one of Japan’s most recognizable and polarizing political figures.

She now faces the dual challenge of reviving a struggling economy and addressing the pressures of households grappling with inflation and stagnant wages, while navigating complex international relationships, including pending trade arrangements with the United States.

Takaichi inherits a party fractured by scandal and …

Columbian President, Gustavo Petro Defies US After Visa Revoked

Columbian President, Gustavo Petro Bluffs US Visa Sanctions

October 2, 2025 12:02 pm

Colombian President, Gustavo Petro dismissed the United States move to revoke his visa as retaliation for his outspoken criticism of US role in Israeli Gaza war.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has brushed off Washington’s decision to revoke his US visa, accusing the United States of punishing him for denouncing Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

The State Department announced the move after Petro addressed pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York during the UN General Assembly last week. In his speech, he urged American soldiers to “disobey Trump” and refuse orders that, he argued, would harm civilians.

Petro, an outspoken critic of Israel’s …

US President Donald Trump Proposes 100% Tariff On Foreign Films

US President Trump Proposes 100% Tariff On All Foreign Films

October 2, 2025 11:33 am

US President Donald Trump says 100% tariff on foreign films would boost nation’s entertainment as ticket sales decline and streaming dominates the industry.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, a move he says will strengthen the domestic entertainment industry.

The president revealed the proposal in a social media post on Monday, declaring that the levy would apply to “any and all movies that are made outside of the United States.” He did not provide details on when the measure would take effect or how it would be enforced.…

FBI Fires Agents Who Knelt At 2020 George Floyd Protest

FBI Fires The Agents Who Knelt At 2020 George Floyd Protest

September 30, 2025 5:35 pm

FBI has more than a dozen of its agents dismissed as bureau faces criticism over legality and morale amid sweeping personnel shake-up in the United States.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has dismissed more than a dozen agents who were photographed kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington, D.C., according to multiple reports.

The agents were initially reassigned last spring, but their employment was formally terminated this week as part of a wider shake-up at the bureau under Director Kash Patel. The firings have reignited debate over the FBI’s internal culture and the lingering political fallout from …

Kenya’s Garment Workers Face An Uncertain Deadline

Kenya’s Garment Workers Face An Uncertain Deadline

September 30, 2025 5:46 am

Joan Wambui smooths a seam with practiced hands, but the rhythm of her work no longer guarantees tomorrow. For six months the 29-year-old has stitched sportswear bound for the United States; her modest wage now underwrites a household that includes a young daughter, two siblings in college and an elderly mother. Should a quarter-century trade arrangement lapse, she fears the fabric of their lives will begin to fray.

The African Growth and Opportunity Act — a law that for 25 years has allowed certain African goods duty-free access to the U.S. market — is set to expire on Tuesday. What …

US Shutdown Nears As Trump, Democrats Fail To Agree

US Shutdown Nears As Trump, Democrats Fail To Agree

September 30, 2025 5:28 am

With hours left before federal funding runs dry, Washington remains locked in a stalemate. A high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders ended without resolution, pushing the United States closer to a government shutdown.

The session at the White House yielded more posturing than compromise. “We’re headed to a shutdown because Democrats won’t do the right thing,” Vice President JD Vance declared, accusing the opposition of holding the public hostage to their demands. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer countered that “very large differences” remained, leaving little hope for a breakthrough before Tuesday night’s deadline.

At the core of the …

China And North Korea Vow To Resist ‘Hegemony,’ Beijing Says

China And North Korea Vow To Resist ‘Hegemony,’ Beijing Says

September 29, 2025 6:32 am

China and North Korea have pledged to strengthen coordination in global affairs and push back against what they described as “hegemonism” and “unilateralism,” the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday, in remarks widely seen as directed at the United States.

The announcement came after talks in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui. Their meeting followed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s trip to China earlier this month, where he joined Chinese officials in commemorating the anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II.

“China is willing to strengthen coordination …

US Have Restored Long-Term Visas For Ghanaians After Deal

US Have Restored Long-Term Visas For Ghanaians After Deal

September 29, 2025 2:28 am

US decision to restore long-term visas for Ghanaians, follows Ghana’s agreement to accept deportees, easing tensions and boosting travel between the two nations.

The United States has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, reinstating five-year, multiple-entry visas for Ghanaian citizens after more than a year of diplomatic tension.

The move, announced during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, comes after Ghana agreed to accept citizens deported from the United States and other West African nations. The restrictions, imposed in July 2025, had limited Ghanaian travelers to single-entry visas valid for only three months, drawing criticism from business leaders, students, …

US Vows To Block Any Ban On Israel From 2026 FIFA World Cup

US Vows To Block Any Ban On Israel From 2026 FIFA World Cup

September 28, 2025 2:17 am

US has pledged to oppose any effort to exclude Israel from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as calls for sporting sanctions intensify amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The 2026 tournament is set to be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first World Cup to span three nations. Debate over Israel’s participation has surged following a United Nations commission report accusing the country of committing genocide against Palestinians. The report has prompted UN experts and international figures, including Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to advocate for potential sanctions in sports arenas.

A US State Department …

EU Set to Bar Apple, Google, Meta from Financial Data System

EU Set to Bar Apple, Google, Meta from Financial Data System

September 28, 2025 2:12 am

EU, is poised to prevent major U.S. technology companies, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Meta, from accessing its emerging shared financial data system, according to sources cited by the Financial Times. The move comes as the European Union finalizes the Financial Data Access (FiDA) regulation, which aims to give consumers greater control over how their financial information is used.

FiDA would allow individuals to authorize third-party providers to view data held by banks and insurers. The system is designed to encourage innovation, enabling new digital services such as budgeting tools, personalized financial advice, and other consumer-facing applications. Supporters argue it

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Trump Names Ellison, Dell, Murdochs In TikTok Takeover Group

Trump Names Ellison, Dell, Murdochs In TikTok Takeover Group

September 26, 2025 7:56 am

Trump has named Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell, and media executives Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch as part of a group seeking to acquire TikTok’s US operations.

Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Briefing, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump said the well-known business figures would be involved in taking control of the video-sharing app’s algorithm — the key asset in the deal. “Larry Ellison is involved. Michael Dell is involved. Lachlan is involved, and Rupert Murdoch is probably going to be in the group,” Trump said.

The remarks mark a shift from the …

2030 World Cup Nears Historic Expansion To 64 Teams

2030 World Cup Nears Historic Expansion To 64 Teams

September 25, 2025 8:39 am

The 2030 World Cup looks set to mark a historic milestone, with football edging closer to hosting its first-ever 64-team tournament. CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez, speaking in New York ahead of a high-profile summit in the United States, hinted at a development he described as “something that will shock the world.” FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay will also attend the meeting, underlining its significance.

Domínguez’s comments point to a growing momentum behind the expansion plans, which could be formally announced as early as next week when the FIFA Council convenes. The Council, where …

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