Australian government to double fines for breaches of under-16 social media ban
The Australian government has announced that it will move to double the maximum fine for companies that fail to enforce the nation’s social media ban for children younger than 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement at the weekend that technology companies are not “doing enough” to comply...
Israel deepens ties with Somaliland as it angles for a military foothold in Horn of Africa
The embrace between Israel and Somaliland has deepened since the formal recognition at the end of last year. Israel has now established an intelligence presence in Somaliland, several officials including one from the Somaliland government and a senior Somali official told Drop Site, and news reports suggest that an Israeli military base is under discussion.
EAC to revive political confederation constitution consultations in Rwanda
East African Community (EAC) will resume national consultations on drafting the constitution for the proposed EAC political confederation with a stakeholder engagement exercise in Rwanda, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the bloc’s headquarters in Arusha, northern Tanzania. The consultations are scheduled to begin in Kigali on June...
Vulture feasting on miseries of helpless people or benevolent global do-gooder? Bill Gates’ role Covid and Ebola vaccine scam spotlighted
According to investigative reporter Paul Thacker, the Gates Foundation has donated “hundreds of millions of dollars” to NIH in the last 25 years, allowing the billionaire “to shape the direction of the country’s health strategy in ways that have benefitted his own priorities and pet causes while polishing his image as a benevolent global do-gooder.”
Violent crime shows no sign of subsiding from 23,000 murders last year as 12 are killed in poor South African community
Organised crime gangs have long vied for control of illegal mining and other activities in Johannesburg. Police did not provide a motive, saying the shooting is under investigation.
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang to discuss economic ties
Xi arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a two-day state visit to the DPRK. Xi noted that after seven years, he is very pleased to once again visit the beautiful city of Pyongyang and feels especially warm and familiar.
Panicky Iran swiftly suspends flights at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport fearing Israeli retaliatory attack
Iran on Monday announced the cancellation of all flights at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport until further notice, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. Earlier in the day, Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation closed the country’s western airspace until further notice, citing “security and safety assessments.” Flights at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International...
A 17-year-old learner graduates with three degrees in data science, entrepreneurship and music from Talent University
Described by university officials as an exceptionally gifted multidisciplinary learner, Joel Kariuki’s achievement came as the university, which received its Letter of Interim Authority on April 20 this year, celebrated graduates drawn from talent-based, experience-based and conventional academic learning pathways.
County administrator calls for enhanced security and adherence to mining laws for faster economic growth
Turkana County Mining Deputy Director Elim Areman emphasised the need for responsible and inclusive mining practices, noting that land belongs to the community and investors must work closely with local residents to ensure mutual benefit.
Book review: Fifth volume of ‘Xi Jinping: The Governance of China’ published in 8 more languages
The fifth volume of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China has been published in French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Japanese and traditional Chinese, according to an official statement issued on Monday. Published by the Foreign Language Press, the new volume contains a compilation of 91 spoken and written works...
