The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reject President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship has preserved the current interpretation of the 14th Amendment, but the ruling has reignited a long-running national debate over who qualifies as an American citizen. The case, Trump v. Barbara, kept intact the principle that children born on U.S. soil […]

The European Union is preparing to accept a new round of U.S. tariffs linked to forced labor concerns, even as Brussels maintains that the measures are unnecessary and unfair. The EU’s approach is focused less on retaliation and more on preserving trade stability, particularly ensuring that Washington respects the 15% maximum tariff ceiling agreed under […]

The billionaire founders of Canva, Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht, are funding one of the largest unconditional cash transfer initiatives ever launched in a low-income country, committing $150 million to provide direct financial support to some of Malawi’s poorest citizens. The initiative, carried out in partnership with global nonprofit GiveDirectly, aims to transform traditional aid […]

Liberian-born British economist and Member of Parliament Miatta Fahnbulleh has been appointed the United Kingdom’s new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, placing her at the heart of Britain’s ambitious clean energy transition. Her appointment by newly installed Prime Minister Andy Burnham follows a major cabinet reshuffle and the departure of former […]

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of a Moroccan-born man while in police custody in Bologna, as the incident triggers renewed debate over law enforcement conduct and the use of force. At the same time, Meloni strongly condemned violent protests that followed the death, after clashes […]

African economies with billions of dollars in exports to the United States are facing growing uncertainty as President Donald Trump’s July 31 trade deadline approaches, raising concerns over the potential impact of new tariffs on key industries across the continent. The deadline follows the U.S. administration’s reciprocal trade policy announced on April 2, which aims […]

A fragile month-old peace framework between Iran and the United States has collapsed after a sharp escalation in military tensions, with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warning Washington of “unforgettable lessons” as U.S. officials confirmed the deaths of American service members in Jordan. The latest developments mark a dramatic deterioration in relations between the two […]

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, is being closely monitored as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate. Tracking activity in the narrow waterway requires a vast and complex surveillance network involving military satellites, unmanned drones, naval radar systems, and commercial maritime intelligence platforms. Because […]