In 2023, something unexpected happened at the N. B. A. All-Star Game in Salt Lake City. During halftime, a medley featuring Nigerian artists Tems, Burna Boy, and Rema took center stage. This wasn't just any performance; it was a big moment for Afrobeats, a genre blending West African rhythms and sty
Pope Leo XIV, the first North American to hold the position, has made headlines again. This time, he's urging U. S. President Donald Trump to avoid using military force to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power. Instead, the Pope suggests seeking a peaceful agreement for Maduro to ste
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for a swift overhaul of supervisory boards in the defence sector. This move comes after a major corruption scandal that has shaken the country. The scandal involves allegations of a $100-million kickback scheme, with senior energy officials and a fo
In France, President Macron has been on a mission to tackle fake news and online manipulation. He's been traveling around, talking to people, and stressing the importance of fighting digital falsehoods before the next big election in 2027. But not everyone is on board with his plan. The main pushba
Kevin Hassett is likely to take over as the next Federal Reserve Chairman. This is what prediction markets and President Trump's recent comments suggest. Hassett, currently the National Economic Council director, has been a favorite for this role for months. He's been vocal about lowering interest r
In a recent poll, many people in Australia, Japan, and India think that U. S. President Donald Trump's second term has not been good for their countries. The survey, which included 1, 000 people from each of the Quad countries—Australia, Japan, India, and the U. S. —showed that 56% of Australians, 5
In Somalia, people are upset about recent comments made by U. S. President Donald Trump. He called Somalis "garbage" and said they should not be in the U. S. Many Somalis find his words offensive and disrespectful. An elder from central Somalia, Abdisalan Omar, was shocked by Trump's language. He b
A recent phone chat between Brazilian President Lula and former US President Trump covered some big topics. Trade and fighting crime were at the top of the list. Lula was happy that Trump had decided to lower some tariffs on Brazilian exports like coffee and beef. He hopes to keep talking about othe
Jared Isaacman, a billionaire tech boss and friend of Elon Musk, is back in the hot seat. He's up for a big job: running NASA. But first, he's got to convince a group of senators that he's the right guy for the role. This isn't his first time at the rodeo. Back in April, he had a similar chat with
A top defense official recently stumbled through a defense of a controversial military action. He blamed the "fog of war" for a second missile strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack. These men were clinging to a boat in international waters. The official, Pete Hegseth, claimed he didn
