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26/06/2025

China hosted the defense ministers of Iran and Russia on Thursday in the eastern port city of Qingdao, amid heightened global tensions fueled by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a NATO summit in Europe that resulted in a pledge to increase defense spending.

The meeting took place under the banner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a 10-member bloc that Beijing promotes as a strategic alternative to Western alliances. China has been working to deepen cooperation among SCO countries across areas such as security, politics, economics, and technology.

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China hosted the defense ministers of Iran and Russia on Thursday in the eastern port city of Qingdao, amid heightened global tensions fueled by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and a NATO summit in Europe that resulted in a pledge to increase defense spending. The meeting took place under…

16/06/2025

Israeli Airstrike Interrupts Live Iranian Broadcast, Sparks Accusations of “War Crime”

A live broadcast on Iranian state television was dramatically cut short on Monday when a powerful explosion rocked the studio mid-air, forcing the anchor to flee on camera. The incident, which quickly went viral online, occurred as the presenter was delivering pointed criticism of Israel’s recent military actions.

Footage shows dust flooding the studio following a loud blast, with the screen behind the anchor shattering moments before she runs off camera. The network immediately switched to prerecorded content.

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A live broadcast on Iranian state television was dramatically cut short on Monday when a powerful explosion rocked the studio mid-air, forcing the anchor to flee on camera. The incident, which quickly went viral online, occurred as the presenter was delivering pointed criticism of Israel’s recent ...

14/06/2025

Diamonds and Dominion: The Making of Colonial Southern Africa

The year 1870 can be regarded as a major turning point in the history of Southern Africa. It marked the beginning of a period of profound transformation, catalyzed by the discovery of diamonds (and later gold) in the region's interior—specifically in the area now known as Kimberley.

This discovery occurred amidst intense territorial rivalries involving multiple stakeholders: the Boers, primarily of Dutch descent; the British imperial authorities; and indigenous African communities, whose ancestral lands were increasingly coveted by both settler and imperial interests.

In his work South Africa: From the Great Trek to Union, J.D. Omer-Cooper captures the complexity of this development:

“In 1867, the chance discovery of a diamond started South Africa’s mineral boom and there was a rush to stake out claims to diamond diggings. The diamondiferous area fell within territory disputed between the Orange Free State, the Transvaal, the Griquas of Waterboer and two Tswana tribes.”

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https://historyafrica.blogspot.com/2025/06/diamonds-and-dominion-making-of.htm

09/06/2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday called on President Donald Trump to withdraw National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles, labeling the move a “breach of state sovereignty.” The federal deployment came as protests erupted across Los Angeles for the third consecutive day in response to recent immigration enforcement actions.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday called on President Donald Trump to withdraw National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles, labeling the move a "breach of state sovereignty." The federal deployment came as protests erupted across Los Angeles for the third consecutive day in response to re...

08/06/2025

U.S. immigration officials detained and later permitted the “voluntary departure” of Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikToker, after he allegedly overstayed his visa, authorities announced Saturday.

According to a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) provided to AFP, Seringe Khabane Lame, 25, an Italian citizen, was taken into custody on June 6 at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, due to immigration violations. ICE stated that Lame had entered the country on April 30 but had exceeded the authorized duration of his visa stay. He was released the same day and has since left the United States.

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United States: U.S. immigration officials detained and later permitted the “voluntary departure” of Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikToker, after he allegedly overstayed his visa, authorities announced Saturday. According to a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC...

08/06/2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the streets of Los Angeles, citing a need to restore order amid escalating unrest linked to federal immigration enforcement actions.

The announcement, made Saturday, drew sharp criticism from California Governor Gavin Newsom, who labeled the move “purposefully inflammatory.”

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U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the streets of Los Angeles, citing a need to restore order amid escalating unrest linked to federal immigration enforcement actions. The announcement, made Saturday, drew sharp criticism from California Governor...

05/06/2025

A primary school in Bristol, England, has banned smartphones on campus after a startling incident involving a pupil’s phone receiving 9,000 WhatsApp messages in a single night.

Blackhorse Primary School made the decision following a debate about digital safety, sparked when a teacher noticed an overwhelming number of notifications on a student’s device. The phone, which had been mistakenly left in a teacher’s cupboard overnight, was returned to the Year Six pupil the next day—revealing thousands of messages exchanged in a class WhatsApp group during a 15-hour period.

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A primary school in Bristol, England, has banned smartphones on campus after a startling incident involving a pupil’s phone receiving 9,000 WhatsApp messages in a single night. Blackhorse Primary School made the decision following a debate about digital safety, sparked when a teacher noticed an ov...

05/06/2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to retaliate against Ukraine following drone strikes that destroyed Russian military aircraft across multiple locations on Sunday.

Trump revealed that he spoke with Putin by phone for over an hour, describing the exchange as “not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace,” according to a Truth Social post cited by CNBC.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to retaliate against Ukraine following drone strikes that destroyed Russian military aircraft across multiple locations on Sunday. Trump revealed that he spoke with Putin by phone for over an hour, describing...

05/06/2025

Sapphire Egemasi, a Nigerian national and self-described tech enthusiast, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme that defrauded multiple United States government agencies.

Egemasi, a programmer active on platforms like Devpost, was taken into custody around April 10, 2025, in the Bronx, New York. She was arrested alongside several alleged co-conspirators, including Samuel Kwadwo Osei of Ghana, who is believed by the FBI to have led the fraud syndicate.
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Sapphire Egemasi, a Nigerian national and self-described tech enthusiast, has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a large-scale fraud scheme that defrauded multiple United States government agencies. Egemasi, a programmer active on platforms like Devpost, wa...

05/06/2025

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Monday, imposing full travel restrictions on nationals from 12 countries and partial restrictions on seven others, citing national security concerns.

The full entry ban targets nationals from Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. An additional seven countries—Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela—face partial entry limitations.

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On Wednesday, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Monday, imposing full travel restrictions on nationals from 12 countries and partial restrictions on seven others, citing national security concerns. The full entry ban targets nationals from Afgha...

04/06/2025

Lee Jae-myung was officially sworn in as South Korea’s new president on Wednesday, just hours after the National Election Commission (NEC) certified his victory in a snap election that marked the end of months of political instability.

Lee’s term began at 6:21 a.m., following confirmation of his win over conservative People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo. According to the NEC, Lee secured 49.42% of the vote, while Kim received 41.15%. Lee Jun-seok of the minor conservative Reform Party trailed with 8.34%.

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Lee Jae-myung was officially sworn in as South Korea’s new president on Wednesday, just hours after the National Election Commission (NEC) certified his victory in a snap election that marked the end of months of political instability. Lee’s term began at 6:21 a.m., following confirmation of his...

04/06/2025

The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced charges against two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a hazardous biological pathogen into the United States, raising concerns over its potential use in agroterrorism.

The individuals, Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, face multiple charges including conspiracy, smuggling, making false statements, and visa fraud.

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The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced charges against two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a hazardous biological pathogen into the United States, raising concerns over its potential use in agroterrorism. The individuals, Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, face multiple charg...