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Energy ministers from across the European Union gathered today for the Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy Council (Energy) meeting to discuss the recently adopted Action Plan for Affordable Energy. The action plan, which was officially adopted on February 26 as part of the Clean Industrial Deal, outlines key measures aimed at lowering energy costs in the short term, completing the Energy Union, attracting investment, and preparing for potential energy crises. During the meeting, the European Commission presented the action plan, followed by a public exchange of views among ministers, based on a background note prepared by the Council presidency. The plan…

For over a century, the depths of Lake Superior hid the wreckage of the Western Reserve, a state-of-the-art steel cargo ship that met a tragic fate in 1892. Now, after more than two years of searching, explorers from the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society have finally uncovered the remains of the ill-fated vessel. The discovery, announced Saturday at the annual Ghost Ships Festival in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, sheds new light on a maritime disaster that claimed 27 lives including the ship’s owner, Peter Minch, his wife, and children. A Technological Marvel Turned Tragedy Dubbed “the inland greyhound” by newspapers, the Western…

In a bold move that could reshape global trade and rattle markets, President Donald Trump has officially raised tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%, removing previous exemptions and escalating his battle for domestic industrial growth. The decision, announced Wednesday, is part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing by making imports more expensive, a strategy that has sparked economic concerns and stock market volatility. Aiming for a ‘Bigger Win’ Speaking to business leaders at the Business Roundtable on Tuesday, Trump defended his aggressive tariff policies, claiming they were already encouraging companies to invest in U.S. factories.…

For decades, the global media landscape has operated under an unspoken rule: Western narratives about Africa dominate, while African journalists are either sidelined or outright dismissed when they attempt to report on the West. This imbalance is not only frustrating but exposes the deep-seated biases that continue to undermine African media’s credibility and autonomy. The question is simple yet alarming: why does the world accept that foreign media can tell Africa’s story, but African media are often denied the right to tell theirs? The One-Sided Narrative Africa has long been portrayed through the lens of foreign media as a continent…

Hours after widespread outages left thousands of users unable to access X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, owner Elon Musk claimed that the platform had been targeted in a “massive cyberattack.” “We get attacked every day, but this was done with a lot of resources,” Musk stated in a post on X. “Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved. Tracing…” Later on Monday, Musk told Fox Business Network’s Kudlow that the attackers had “IP addresses originating in the Ukraine area,” without elaborating on what that might imply. However, cybersecurity experts were quick to…

Wall Street Takes a Hit as Uncertainty Over Trump’s Policies Grows The U.S. stock market plunged on Monday, with investors increasingly uncertain about how much economic strain President Donald Trump is willing to endure as he pushes forward with his tariff-driven economic strategy. The sell-off sent major indexes tumbling, marking one of the worst days for Wall Street in recent years. The S&P 500 dropped 2.7%, putting it close to 9% below its all-time high from just a month ago. At one point, it was down 3.6%, on track for its worst day since 2022 when inflation fears fueled recession…

In a contentious vote on Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives officially censured Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, for disrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier in the week. The move comes after Green shouted at Trump, rejecting the president’s claim of a historic electoral mandate. A Defiant Outburst Leads to Expulsion During Trump’s March 4 speech, Green stood, shook his cane, and interrupted, declaring, “You have no mandate!” He ignored House Speaker Mike Johnson’s order to take his seat, prompting Johnson to have him forcibly removed from the chamber. In response, Republicans swiftly pushed through a censure resolution, which…

A tragic accident during a joint military drill between South Korea and the United States resulted in eight injuries after two KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly dropped eight MK-82 bombs on a civilian area in Pocheon, a city near the heavily armed border with North Korea. The South Korean Air Force has issued an apology and promised compensation for the victims, while also launching an investigation into the incident. Among the injured are six civilians and two soldiers, with four civilians in serious condition, including two foreign nationals from Thailand and Myanmar. Cause of the Mishap Under Investigation According to an…

In a narrow 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated a lower-court order requiring the Trump administration to release nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid a setback for the administration’s effort to cut what it calls wasteful spending. The ruling leaves in place a temporary restraining order issued by U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, who had mandated the immediate release of funds for completed projects. However, the Supreme Court also asked Ali to clarify the government’s obligations and set a feasible timeline for compliance. Sharp Division Among Justices The decision saw Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice…

African media organizations continue to face systematic discrimination and disrespect from some European Ministries of Foreign Affairs (MFA) when seeking accreditation for coverage, raising concerns about press freedom and equal access to information. Several African journalists and media houses have reported that certain European authorities impose excessive and unnecessary hurdles in the accreditation process. Some MFAs demand official verification letters from embassies or consulates in their home countries, an unusual and highly questionable practice. This raises the question: Since when did embassies and consulates become media regulators or registration authorities? Barriers to African Media Representation African journalists seeking to cover…