The UK will announce the next Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, potentially marking the first time a woman leads the Church of England. The role, which carries global influence over the Anglican Communion’s 85 million members, has never been held by a woman in its more than 1,400-year history. This development follows reforms that allowed […]
A groundbreaking federal lawsuit has put Apple, Google, and Meta in the spotlight, accusing them of enabling—and profiting from—highly addictive casino-style apps that mimic real gambling. These apps, available through their app stores and platform, are designed to hook users with an “authentic Vegas-style” experience, often leading to dangerous addiction, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. […]
Apple has removed ICEBlock, the most popular app for tracking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, along with similar applications, from its App Store following intervention by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security. These apps were designed to alert users when ICE agents were operating in their area — a […]
Indonesia has suspended TikTok’s registration as an electronic system provider after the platform failed to fully comply with government data-sharing requirements related to its live streaming feature. Despite the suspension, the app remained accessible to users as of Friday. An official from the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology stated that accounts linked to online […]
From Nigeria to the UK, South Africa to the U.S., the global conversation on faith and freedom takes centre stage. Visionary host Hillary Panashe brings together powerful voices from Christian Concern (UK), FORSA (Freedom of Religion South Africa), CAN (Christian Association of Nigeria), and The Heritage Foundation (U.S.) for a groundbreaking dialogue on the state […]
Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith is scheduled to visit North Korea in October at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Un to attend celebrations marking the anniversary of the country’s ruling party, according to North Korean state media. The visit is notable as foreign heads of state rarely travel to North Korea, which remains subject to […]
The Papua New Guinea cabinet has approved a defence treaty with Australia, Prime Minister James Marape said on Thursday, as Canberra seeks to block China from expanding its security presence in the Pacific. Under the Pukpuk defence treaty, Australia and Papua are obliged to come to each other’s aid if attacked. “Australia has only one […]
From bold forecasts about a multi-trillion-dollar stablecoin market to enthusiastic praise for U.S. President Donald Trump’s support of digital assets, a major crypto gathering in Singapore this week reflected the upbeat sentiment currently running through the industry. Roughly 25,000 participants attended the two-day TOKEN2049 event, which wrapped up on Thursday. Attendees collected free merchandise from […]
Argentina’s President Javier Milei stated that discussions over potential financial support from the United States may involve buying Argentine debt on the secondary market and a system for sharing profits. Speaking in a local radio interview, Milei explained that talks with U.S. officials are still in progress and the aid package under consideration could be […]
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s hopes for a stable UK-U.S. trade relationship have been rattled by a series of new tariff threats from President Trump. Just months after the two leaders agreed to lower trade barriers, Trump’s protectionist rhetoric is putting sectors like pharmaceuticals, automotive, and film under pressure. “I think it was a better deal […]