President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has announced a delay in signing the controversial anti-LGBTQ bill into law until the Supreme Court rules on its constitutionality. This decision comes amidst mounting international concerns and warnings about the potential economic and social repercussions of the proposed legislation. The bill, officially known as the “Promotion of Proper Human…
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided that individual states lack the authority to disqualify former President Donald Trump from running for president, overturning efforts by Colorado and other states to bar him from the ballot. The decision, specific to Colorado but with broader implications, clears the path for Trump to compete in the Colorado primary…
Haiti’s government has declared a state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew following a deadly assault on the capital’s main prison, marking a harrowing escalation in the country’s ongoing security crisis. The attack, orchestrated by armed gangs, resulted in the escape of over 3,000 inmates, including dangerous criminals such as murderers and kidnappers, plunging…
The United States Supreme Court has intervened to temporarily halt a controversial Texas law aimed at granting authorities draconian powers to arrest and expel migrants and refugees entering the country without proper documentation. The law, known as Senate Bill 4 (SB4), faced fierce opposition from immigrant rights groups and the Biden administration, who argued that…
Panama’s Electoral Tribunal has made a decisive move by disqualifying former President Ricardo Martinelli from the upcoming presidential election scheduled for May. The decision, announced by the tribunal’s president Alfredo Junca, comes in light of Martinelli’s nearly 11-year prison sentence for money laundering, effectively ending his hopes of re-election. Martinelli, a prominent figure in Panamanian…
The European Union has made history by imposing a record-breaking fine of €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) on tech giant Apple, marking the first time the company has faced antitrust penalties from Brussels. The hefty fine comes in response to allegations raised by music streaming service Spotify, accusing Apple of engaging in anti-competitive practices to suppress…
Efforts to broker a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have hit a roadblock, as Israeli officials demand a list of hostages who are still alive before continuing negotiations. The talks, aimed at halting the ongoing conflict, came to a halt after Israel insisted on receiving a comprehensive list of kidnapped hostages who…
Russia has announced a six-month ban on gasoline exports, effective from March 1. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved the measure, aimed at managing rising demand during the spring and summer months and facilitating planned refinery maintenance. The temporary export ban excludes member states of the Eurasian Economic Union, including Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, as…
In Lahore, Pakistan, a woman faced a dangerous situation when an angry mob accused her of blasphemy, mistaking Arabic calligraphy on her dress for Quranic verses. The incident occurred at a crowded marketplace where hundreds gathered, demanding she remove her kurta, which featured Arabic prints. The situation escalated when she visited a restaurant with her…
An active-duty member of the US Air Force, 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, lost his life after setting himself on fire in protest outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC. The incident unfolded on a Sunday afternoon when officers from the US Secret Service intervened to extinguish the flames before Bushnell was rushed to the hospital with…
