Hong Kong’s leader, John Lee, has weighed into a controversy over the sale of a prominent conglomerate’s Panama Canal port assets to a consortium including American investment bank BlackRock Inc. The deal has angered Beijing and highlights escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington. Lee told reporters that concerns raised about the deal deserve serious attention, … Read more
The African Union (AU) has welcomed peace talks between Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in Doha, Qatar. The two leaders met on Tuesday to discuss a ceasefire in eastern DRC, where fighting has escalated since M23 rebels seized key cities. The AU Chairperson commended the leaders for … Read more
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s offer to house “dangerous American criminals” and “criminals from any country” has been met with criticism over the country’s notorious prison system. The newly built mega-prison, which can hold up to 40,000 inmates, is already overcrowded, with each prisoner facing less than 2 feet of space in their cells. The … Read more
Aaron Rodgers is “in no rush at all” to make a free agent decision, according to a source close to the situation. The four-time MVP quarterback was reportedly interested in signing with the Minnesota Vikings but they’re not interested in signing him and instead plan to start J.J. McCarthy for the 2025 NFL season. The … Read more
A coalition of hostage families and protesters against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s moves against the judiciary and parts of the security establishment is coming together again after war returned to Gaza. Tens of thousands demonstrated on Tuesday night, with more protests taking place on Wednesday. Netanyahu’s decision to resume the war in Gaza has … Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive captain Cameron Heyward has made it clear that he won’t go out of his way to recruit quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a move that mirrors the approach taken by new wide receiver DK Metcalf. Heyward said on his “Not Just Football” podcast that the decision not to pursue Rodgers should be simple: “If … Read more
Declassified records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have revealed the Social Security numbers of at least two former congressional staffers. Joseph diGenova, 80, and Christopher Pyle, 86, both had their names, birth dates, birth places, and Social Security numbers unmasked in the released documents. The National Archives confirmed that these records … Read more
A leaked series of photos showed potential designs for the upcoming iPhone 17, revealing dramatic changes to the camera and overall shape of the device. The mockups, which included metal dummy models, featured different camera designs, including vertical and rectangular bars with one or three lenses. The leak also hinted at a new “iPhone Air” … Read more
Indonesia’s parliament has passed a law allowing its military a bigger role in government, sparking widespread protests and concerns about a return to authoritarian rule. The revisions, backed by President Prabowo Subianto, enable active military personnel to hold positions in civilian institutions without retiring or resigning from the armed forces. Critics warn that the move … Read more
Verizon has introduced satellite texting capabilities for owners of compatible devices, including the Galaxy S25 and Pixel 9. This feature allows users to send text messages from anywhere without a terrestrial cell tower signal, providing relief in rural areas or for those venturing into remote locations. According to Verizon, this development marks an expansion of … Read more