Antananarivo, October 6 – Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the nation’s new prime minister, following the dissolution of the previous government in response to weeks of public protests over persistent power outages and water shortages. General Zafisambo takes over from Christian Ntsay, who was dismissed alongside his cabinet … Read more
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 – The U.S Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt major parts of a lower court order requiring Google, the parent company of Alphabet (GOOGL.O), to make substantial changes to its Google Play app store, marking a key development in the ongoing legal battle with “Fortnite” creator Epic Games. Google had requested the … Read more
WASHINGTON, Oct 5 – The White House has warned that mass layoffs of federal employees could begin soon if discussions between President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats to end the ongoing partial government shutdown fail to make progress. Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, indicated that the administration is preparing for significant job … Read more
LONDON, Oct 4 – South Africa captain Siya Kolisi praised coach Rassie Erasmus for reshaping the team’s mentality after the Springboks cemented their dominance in world rugby by clinching consecutive Rugby Championship titles for the first time. Saturday’s 29-27 victory over Argentina at Twickenham confirmed South Africa as the southern hemisphere’s premier side, edging out … Read more
NEW YORK, Oct 3 – Wall Street is heading into the new week with a cautious eye on Washington, where a federal government shutdown has begun to take center stage just as the market enters what is historically its strongest quarter. With equities still sitting near record highs and earnings season looming, investors are preparing … Read more
October 2 – A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israeli naval forces on Thursday as it attempted to reach Gaza. The operation, carried out under cover of darkness, immediately fueled diplomatic tensions, sparked street protests in several countries, and intensified debate about … Read more
WASHINGTON, Oct 1 – The United States government entered into a shutdown on Wednesday after lawmakers in Congress failed to strike a funding agreement, underscoring the deep partisan divide that has paralyzed Washington. The standoff has already halted crucial federal operations, sparked fears about economic disruption, and raised concerns that this shutdown could last longer … Read more
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a fiery address on Tuesday, criticizing senior military leaders for what he called years of cultural decline and political interference within the armed forces. In a rare gathering of commanders held at Quantico, Virginia, Hegseth openly rebuked diversity initiatives, condemned what he described as “fat … Read more
WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, Sept 29 – President Donald Trump announced on Monday, that he had secured the agreement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a U.S-backed peace plan aimed at ending the nearly two-year war in Gaza. While the deal marked a significant diplomatic step, the absence of Hamas from the negotiations has cast serious doubt … Read more
CHISINAU, Sept 29 – Moldova’s political direction tilted decisively toward Europe after the ruling pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) won a commanding majority in the latest parliamentary elections. The outcome delivered a clear mandate to President Maia Sandu’s government, reinforcing the country’s ambition to join the European Union and loosen its historic ties with … Read more