Hassan, Samia Suluhu
Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, has rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan's election victory, citing the barring of its leader, Tundu Lissu, and hundreds of protester deaths in the resultant violence. The election was marked by protests and riots, with the military intervening to quell the unrest.
Christians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a statement rejecting the characterization of Nigeria as a "religiously intolerant" country by US President Donald Trump. Trump had directed the Department of War to prepare for a possible military intervention in Nigeria over attacks on Christians by "Islamic terrorists." Tinubu
Art thefts
The Netherlands has committed to returning a stolen 3,500-year-old sculpture to Egypt, describing it as "deeply meaningful to Egypt's identity." The stone head, dating from the time of the pharaohs, is believed to have been plundered during the Arab Spring in either 2011 or 2012.
Whales
In the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean, bowhead whales have been swimming for millennia, their long lives a mystery to scientists. A recent study published in Nature offers a clue to their extraordinary longevity: their cells are remarkably good at fixing damaged DNA. Led by researchers Vera Gorbunova and
Constipation
Khushi Chhabra, a holistic health nutritionist and diabetes educator, has shared a natural remedy for constipation that features a simple mix of kiwis, chia seeds, and cinnamon. According to her, this trio helps hydrate the colon, feed gut bacteria, and improve bowel regularity in a natural way to reset digestion
Medical economics
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidance for countries to address drastic global health financing cuts, as external health aid is projected to drop by 30% to 40% in 2025 compared with 2023. This significant reduction in funding has caused immediate and severe disruption to health services in
Disaster victims
At least eight people were killed and nearly 200 injured as a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, damaging homes and infrastructure. The earthquake, which shook several provinces, left residents fleeing their homes in panic. Taliban officials say medical and emergency teams have been deployed to affected districts, where
Law enforcement
The Trump administration's military strikes against boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, killing over 60 people, has sparked accusations of US interference in Latin America. However, this is not a new phenomenon, as the US has been meddling in the affairs of its southern neighbors since
International trade
United States President Donald Trump hinted at stern action from the US if China were to invade Taiwan, a key US ally. Speaking on Sunday, Trump said China would not invade Taiwan while he is President, implying that China understands the consequences of such an action. Trump's remarks
Brown, Millie Bobby
Millie Bobby Brown, star of Netflix's hit show Stranger Things, has accused co-star David Harbour of harassment and bullying, according to reports by the US media. The allegations have triggered an internal investigation by Netflix ahead of the world premiere of Stranger Things Season 5. Brown has submitted
Cocaine
Juan Ramón Matta Ballesteros, a Honduran drug kingpin who played a pivotal role in establishing a cocaine trafficking highway through Central America in the 1980s, died on Thursday in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 80. During his lifetime, Matta Ballesteros was known for his cunning business acumen and his
Mamdani, Zohran
The highly anticipated New York mayoral election on November 4 is gaining momentum, with self-declared socialist Zohran Mamdani's lead in the polls narrowing. Despite receiving support from prominent leftists, including House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, US Representative Jerrold Nadler, and former Vice President Kamala Harris, Mamdani's
