Highlights at the 38th AU Summit. The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, holding in Addis Ababa, filled with significant discussions and resolutions aimed at advancing the continent’s political, economic, and social agenda. The summit was presided over by H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the current Chairperson of the African Union Commission. LN24 International’s senior correspondent Yvonne […]
Severe tropical cyclone Zelia struck Australia’s west coast on Friday, bringing powerful winds and record rainfall to the nation’s most resource-rich area. The storm made landfall on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast, about 65 km east of Port Hedland, shortly after 12 p.m. local time (4 a.m. GMT), as reported by Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM). […]
A devastating fire broke out at a hotel resort construction site in Busan, South Korea, resulting in the tragic loss of six lives. The fire occurred in the early hours of the morning at a sprawling construction site near the port city, where workers were building a large hotel resort complex. According to the city’s […]
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump directed his economic team to develop plans for imposing reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose tariffs on U.S. imports, heightening the risk of a global trade war with both allies and adversaries. Trump announced in the Oval Office that, for fairness, the U.S. would match the tariffs imposed on […]
In a significant political development, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially been confirmed as the new U.S. Health Secretary following a Senate confirmation vote on Thursday. The confirmation comes after Kennedy navigated a challenging process, addressing concerns over his stance on vaccination policies. He assured Congress that, while his leadership would be decisive, he would […]
The World Government Summit took place in Dubai from the 11th to the 13th, drawing a diverse group of individuals including CEOs from various industries, high-ranking government officials, and esteemed dignitaries. This conference served as an important platform for discussion and networking. Leaders from multiple sectors came together to share insights, explore opportunities, and address pressing […]
We recently looked at the Club of Rome, addressing its unique contributions to the depopulation agenda and the corruption of nations. Now, that (of course) that discussion served as a broader historical context on the Club of Rome. In this discussion, we then ought to address the Club of Rome’s role in the corruption of […]
Morocco’s agricultural sector has faced severe challenges in recent years, marked by a sharp decline in livestock populations and diminished crop yields, largely due to the impact of consecutive droughts. According to Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari, the country’s cattle and sheep herds have seen a dramatic drop of 38% since the last agricultural census […]
In a significant development, Nigerian lawmakers have approved a 2025 budget totalling 54.99 trillion Naira ($36.6 billion), surpassing the amount initially proposed by President Bola Tinubu, according to an announcement from the parliamentary speaker on Thursday. Last week, President Tinubu had submitted a revised budget of 54.2 trillion naira to the National Assembly, reflecting expected […]
The European Parliament took a stand on Thursday, 13 February 2025, urging the European Union to halt direct financial support to Rwanda unless the country cuts ties with the alleged Tutsi-led M23 rebels and ensures humanitarian access to areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where the group has gained control. Additionally, the parliament […]