New York City — The world’s attention turns once again to the United Nations headquarters as more than 140 world leaders gather for the annual UN General Assembly. This year’s meeting comes against the backdrop of multiple global crises, with wars, climate change, and deepening geopolitical divisions dominating the agenda. Wars Take Center Stage The […]
U.S. Pressure Over TikTok’s Operations TikTok’s future in the United States has been under intense scrutiny since 2024, when Congress passed a law requiring the social media platform’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban. The law was primarily driven by national security concerns, with lawmakers warning that […]
TikTok’s place in the United States has never been secure. For years, lawmakers have warned that the wildly popular video app—owned by Beijing-based ByteDance—could be pressured by the Chinese government to hand over U.S. user data or influence content on American screens. Now, after months of negotiations, a deal is taking shape that would bring […]
Fasting is one of humanity’s oldest practices. People have fasted for thousands of years—not just for religious reasons, but also for health, self-mastery, and even protest. You’ll find fasting in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, traditional African spirituality, and yes—even in darker or occult practices. That raises the question: what makes fasting so powerful that […]
Conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot Tuesday evening while addressing students at Utah Valley University, in what authorities are calling a targeted political assassination. He was 31. Kirk had been speaking under a white tent during the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour,” a campus series designed to […]
On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out a rare and highly controversial airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting a senior Hamas leadership meeting. The strike came at a critical moment, as Hamas leaders were engaged in ceasefire negotiations mediated by international actors, including the United States. While Israel claimed it was acting against high-value militant leaders, […]
On September 9, 2025, Walmart confirmed plans to open its first-ever branded stores in South Africa — marking its first direct presence on the African continent under the “Walmart” name . Although Walmart already owns the local retail giant Massmart, which operates popular chains like Makro, Game, and Builders Warehouse, this move represents a strategic […]
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne, is one of the most prolific and influential figures in modern hip-hop. Rising to stardom in the late 1990s, he has remained at the forefront of rap for over two decades, shaping culture through his music, lifestyle, and distinct image. Central to his public persona is […]
