On 29 October 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out overnight air-strikes in Gaza that killed at least 104 Palestinians, including dozens of children and women, according to Gaza’s health authorities. Israel described the strikes as targeting weapons depots and militants in northern Gaza near Beit Lahia. This development came despite a US-brokered cease-fire […]
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New Recruits Joining ICE Without Passing Vetting Process
According to recent reports, ICE has admitted new recruits into training programs before completing key portions of their vetting processes. These lapses include missing fingerprint submissions, skipping full background checks, and entering training prior to final drug-test results. These details emerged from current and former officials within Department of Homeland Security (DHS) speaking to multiple media outlets, including […]
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Tik Tok and USA Reach Deal on Sale
On October 26 2025, the U.S. and China announced an agreement to restructure TikTok’s American operations. Under the deal, U.S. and international investors will acquire a majority of the platform’s U.S. business — estimated around US$14 billion — while China’s parent company ByteDance would retain a minority stake (reported under 20 %). U.S.-based board control […]
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USA and Argentina in a $20Bn Currency Exchange
The Trump administration has agreed to a currency swap deal with Argentina, marking a significant financial and geopolitical development during Argentine President Javier Milei’s visit to Washington. The agreement involves the U.S. buying large quantities of Argentine pesos, with the goal of stabilizing Argentina’s volatile currency and supporting bilateral trade. The initiative was negotiated between […]
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The NBC News story reports that UPS has begun disposing of or destroying U.S.-bound international packages that repeatedly fail to clear customs under newly tightened tariff and import rules. Many packages are being held or destroyed after three failed attempts to submit required customs paperwork. These disruptions stem from the Trump administration’s abrupt end to […]
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Youtube to Settle $24.5M Dollar Lawsuit to Trump for Jan 6th Account Suspension
YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump and his campaign over the suspension of his account after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. YouTube, owned by Google, suspended Trump’s channel days after the riot, citing ongoing risks of violence. The suspension prevented him from posting […]
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SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
Panic: G7 Banks Blocked AfroGold Transfers – African Union Hits Back with $1 Trillion Lawsuit
In recent weeks, tensions between African financial institutions and Western powers have escalated following the alleged blocking of international transfers linked to AfroGold, a pan-African digital asset backed by gold reserves. According to reports, several major banks in the G7 countries restricted or froze transactions involving AfroGold, citing regulatory concerns and anti-money laundering safeguards. The […]
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SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
China’s Master Plan: Shaping the Future
Over the past several decades, China has moved from being a largely agrarian society into one of the world’s most powerful economic and geopolitical actors. Behind this transformation lies what many observers describe as a carefully crafted “master plan”—a combination of long-term economic strategies, technological ambitions, and global partnerships designed to secure the country’s position […]
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AI Could Cause 99% of All Workers to Be Unemployed in the Next Five Years, Says Computer Science Professor
A recent statement by a computer science professor has reignited a long-simmering debate about the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence. The professor warned that rapid advances in AI could displace up to 99% of workers within the next five years, raising questions about the future of employment, economic stability, and human purpose in an increasingly […]
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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
I Worked at Palantir: The Tech Company Reshaping Reality
When I joined Palantir, I expected to work on advanced data analytics; what I witnessed was something far more transformative—technology that doesn’t just interpret the world, but actively reshapes it. Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Stephen Cohen, and Joe Lonsdale, Palantir began as a secretive startup with CIA backing, dedicated to fighting […]