Murder, kidnap, censorship: The ‘new normal’ of Tanzania politics

Murder, kidnap, censorship: The ‘new normal’ of Tanzania politics

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan (Image credits: AP) NAIROBI: A priest attacked after a meeting about democracy with faith leaders, an opposition official’s corpse found doused in acid, an ex-ambassador missing from his blood-stained home, this is the “new normal” in Tanzania, say critics.The grim assessment comes as the country readies to hold presidential and…

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Melissa turns into major hurricane before Jamaica landfall

Melissa turns into major hurricane before Jamaica landfall

Hurricane Melissa (Image credits: AP) Melissa strengthened into a major Catergory 3 hurricane late Saturday as it unleashed torrential rains over northern Caribbean, threatening “catastrophic flash flooding” in the region.US weather forecasters warned that the storm will rapidly intensify over Sunday and make landfall in Jamaica early next week. It could turn into a Category…

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How big tech went from banning Trump to funding his 0 million White House ballroom

How big tech went from banning Trump to funding his $300 million White House ballroom

In a dramatic turnaround, technology giants that once de-platformed Donald Trump are now among the principal donors financing his $300 million White House ballroom. The 90,000-square-foot venue, which will replace the historic East Wing, has sparked debate over corporate influence, historic preservation, and political optics.The ballroom is now more than a luxury venue—it is a…

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Who is Sami Hamdi? Muslim journalist detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport

Who is Sami Hamdi? Muslim journalist detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport

A British Muslim journalist and political commentator, Sami Hamdi, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday morning, officials said. His visa was revoked, and he remains in ICE custody, according to Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).“Under President Trump, those…

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Justin Trudeau hasn’t met Katy Perry’s friends yet; prediction markets doubt engagement in 2025

Justin Trudeau hasn’t met Katy Perry’s friends yet; prediction markets doubt engagement in 2025

Justin Trudeau, Katy Perry appeared hand-in-hand at Katy’s birthday party in Paris. Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi saw a rise in online betting on Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry’s relationship as the duo walked hand in hand into Katy Perry’s birthday celebration in Paris. Before this, they were seen together after their viral kissing…

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Can Katy Perry’s stardom reshape Justin Trudeau’s political voice?

Can Katy Perry’s stardom reshape Justin Trudeau’s political voice?

The recent romantic connection between former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry is taking the internet by storm. Beyond their personal lives, this relationship raises intriguing questions about the intersection of celebrity culture and political branding.Trudeau is often dubbed the “first prime minister of the Instagram age,” and has adeptly utilized…

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Wage-based H-1B selection: American Hospital Association says rural hospitals will suffer

Wage-based H-1B selection: American Hospital Association says rural hospitals will suffer

American Hospital Association says the proposed wage-based H-1B rule will hurt healthcare as rural hospitals will get fewer foreign workers as they offer low wage. As the US is planning to move to a wage-based H-1B selection and invited comments from stakeholders, the American Hospital Association informed the Department of Homeland Security that rural hospitals…

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‘Not at India’s expense’: US state secretary Marco Rubio’s big remark on US-Pakistan ties – what he said

‘Not at India’s expense’: US state secretary Marco Rubio’s big remark on US-Pakistan ties – what he said

US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Saturday said that America’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with Pakistan will not come at the expense of its “good” partnership with India and pointed out that Washington had a long history of partnering with Islamabad on counterterrorism. Responding to a reporter during a press briefing over the…

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‘Great people’: Trump again praises Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif; vows to end Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

‘Great people’: Trump again praises Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif; vows to end Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

US President Donald Trump on Sunday again praised Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir as “great people” and vowed to resolve the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict “quickly.” He made these remarks during the signing of the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Donald Trump Boasts…

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‘Open war if … ’: Pakistan issues new warning to Afghanistan amid border tension; what Khawaja Asif said

‘Open war if … ’: Pakistan issues new warning to Afghanistan amid border tension; what Khawaja Asif said

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Islamabad will go into an “open war” with Afghanistan if the ongoing peace talks in Istanbul collapse, according to a report by TOLO News. The discussions are aimed at defusing weeks of cross-border tensions and deadly clashes between the two countries.Speaking to reporters, Asif said there had…

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Trump’s new White House ballroom stirs buzz: Will it be named after Charlie Kirk? — Here’s what we know

Trump’s new White House ballroom stirs buzz: Will it be named after Charlie Kirk? — Here’s what we know

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering several names for the new White House ballroom, following days of controversy over his administration’s pricey East Wing project.Earlier in the week, when the president was asked what he’d name the space, he told reporters, “I won’t get into that now.” A senior White House official told Kellie…

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Record-breaking storm alert for Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa may become Jamaica’s deadliest storm ever, officials say | World News

Record-breaking storm alert for Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa may become Jamaica’s deadliest storm ever, officials say | World News

Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica, marking a significant escalation in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. With sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a slow-moving trajectory of just 1 mph (2 km/h), Melissa poses a serious threat to the island nation. Jamaican…

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Masked men in Texas protest against ‘Diwali garbage’, call for rejection of ‘foreign demons’; Hindu groups condemn

Masked men in Texas protest against ‘Diwali garbage’, call for rejection of ‘foreign demons’; Hindu groups condemn

Three Texas men waved two anti-Hindu placards from behind their masks and called it a protest. A handful of people hiding behind masks waved the US flag and some placards calling out Indians in Texas, and posted those photos on social media in a ‘hate bait’. They called themselves ‘Take Action Texas’ though it’s not…

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