A war between Ukraine and Russia is taking place. Vladimir Putin’s forces occupy around 20% of the territory in Ukraine. The situation is serious. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that Britain could be sent troops to defend the border if necessary. This would involve deploying UK military personnel on the ground. The US … Read more
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that consuming more than 1700mg of calcium per day can reduce the risk of colon cancer by over a quarter. Researchers followed over 470,000 adults with an average age of 62 and found that those who consumed higher amounts of calcium had a lower risk … Read more
Egypt is developing a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza, aiming to provide an alternative to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” the territory and displace its population. The Egyptian government has confirmed it is working on a multi-phase plan for Gaza’s early recovery and reconstruction. The first phase will begin after the emergency … Read more
US President Donald Trump is pushing forward with his plan to end the war in Ukraine, relying on an old ally – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two have cultivated a close relationship, and Prince bin Salman’s involvement in mediating a peace agreement could deepen their ties. Trump views Saudi Arabia as a … Read more
The top official at the Social Security Administration, Michelle King, has stepped down after Elon Musk’s team sought access to sensitive personal data about millions of Americans. King was made acting commissioner in January and had previously risen through the ranks from a bilingual claims representative in 1994. King’s departure is the latest backlash against … Read more
A leading openly-gay imam, Muhsin Hendricks, was shot dead in South Africa, prompting widespread condemnation from the LGBTQ community and calls for the incident to be treated as a hate crime. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/2/17/prominent-gay-imam-shot-dead-in-south-africa
Gold prices rose on Tuesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Spot gold increased by 0.2% to $2,903.56 per ounce, while US gold futures gained 0.6% to $2,916.80. Analysts attribute the surge in demand for gold to concerns about potential global trade tensions and a rush of … Read more
Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has started blocking links to Signal.me, a popular URL shortener used by the private messaging app Signal. The move affects direct messages, public posts, and profile pages. The blockage comes as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk, aims to slash federal spending and shut down entire agencies. … Read more
Canada and Sweden faced off in a tightly contested match at the IIHF World Championship, with both teams displaying incredible skill and determination. Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper praised the hard-fought game, saying that the two teams battled each other as hard as they could for 59 minutes. Despite having numerous brilliant players, the … Read more
Spotify is considering launching a new music streaming service called “Music Pro” that would offer higher-quality audio, remixing tools, and access to concert tickets. The service would cost up to $5.99 per month, with prices varying by geography. The company has held preliminary talks with major promoters and ticket sellers, and the service is expected … Read more