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Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Mr. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, in the Vatican on Saturday, who subsequently met with the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations,...

10 countries with the lowest average IQ in the world- 2025 data
IQ scores are often used as a quick way to measure intelligence, but there’s a lot more behind the numbers than meets the eye. When we talk about countries with the lowest average IQ scores, it’s important to remember that these figures don’t...

African Immigrants Feel Targeted by ICE, Despite Following Rules
Get More of the Stories That Matter! Stay informed with the latest in politics, community news, entertainment, and more – delivered straight to your inbox Sign up now! African migrants say they are unfairly being targeted for detention and...

Malawi’s Higher Education Minister Dr Kabwila reaffirms Govt commitment on ethical, inclusive AI development
Minister of Higher Education Dr Jessie Kabwila has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) Speaking during a Ministrial Dialogue on Wednesday, at the United Nations Educational,...

CAF To Unveil New WAFCON Trophy In Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to unveil a brand-new trophy for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Wednesday in Morocco, the host nation of this year’s competition. According to CAF, the trophy launch is part of...

When Will Genetically Modifying Our Children Go Mainstream?
In late May, several scientific organizations, including the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT), banded together to call for a 10-year moratorium on using CRISPR and related technologies to pursue human heritable germline...

International Conference Calls for Education in Dialogue and Non-Violence
(MENAFN- HWPL) Paris, June 12, 2025 – In a global context marked by social tensions, armed conflicts, and identity fractures, the voice of education has risen, strong and resolute, in support of peace. An international online conference was...

Oldest World Leaders in 2025: Is Tinubu on the List?
In politics, age can be both a sign of wisdom and a warning of stagnation.Across the globe, a surprising number of world leaders remain in office well into their 80s and even 90s, some clinging to power decades after their first inauguration....

Immigration Restrictions Mount Against Americans And Legal Residents
People hold U.S. flags while attending their Naturalization Oath ceremony for US citizenship in Los ... More Angeles, California, on May 25, 2022. Americans and lawful permanent residents who want close family members and others to join them in...

Op-Ed | To Travel or Not to Travel: Navigating U.S. Border During Heightened Immigration Enforcement
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Headquarters building in downtown Washington, DC. John M. Chase / Getty Images With increased border scrutiny, many foreign nationals are anxious about traveling to and from the United States. Harris Beach...

BAJI Condemns Trump’s Anti-Black, Anti-Muslim Travel Ban, ICE Raids in Los Angeles, and Escalating Authoritarianism
An ICE officer oversees an immigration enforcement operation. Credit: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement The Black Alliance for Just Immigration (BAJI) unequivocally condemns the Trump administration’s aggressive escalation of anti-Black,...

Activists rally at San Diego International Airport against travel ban
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Activists representing Islamic and African communities gathered at San Diego International Airport to protest President Donald Trump's travel ban, which took effect Monday. The demonstrators, primarily from countries affected by...

Immigration Tensions Explode: A Closer Look at the Los Angeles Protests
In recent days, Los Angeles, California, has become the epicenter of escalating protests against the current U.S. administration’s stringent immigration policies. These demonstrations, marked by both peaceful gatherings and instances of civil...

Immigrant Rights Groups Blast Trump’s Revived And Expanded Travel Ban: ‘Fear Is The Tactic’
THE LOOP — Local immigrant rights and union leaders joined elected officials to rally Monday against President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban that bars residents from 12 countries and limits those from another seven from entering the United...

The remote island of Annobón, part of Equatorial Guinea, has asked Argentina to recognise its self-declared independence.
The leader of a separatist movement on the remote island of Annobón, part of Equatorial Guinea, has asked Argentina to recognise its self-declared independence, citing historical ties from the colonial era. Orlando Cartagena Lagar, who heads the...

Immigrant communities in Mass. concerned about new travel ban
President Donald Trump's travel ban has gone into effect, impacting 12 countries. Its implementation is sending ripples through Boston's immigrant communities. "I think this is going to hit the Haitian community and the Latino community the...

U.S. immigration ban casts shadow over major sports
It’s a turbulent time in the United States. Immigration raids are sweeping the country, sparking protests that have led to numerous arrests, injuries, and property damage. The White House’s trade policies are straining international relations and,...

Muslim community in Atlanta condemns Trump’s new travel ban
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Thursday, many in the Muslim community and advocacy groups condemned the travel ban signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. The ban prevents people from twelve countries, mostly in the Middle East and...

Trump Fulfills 2018 ‘S-Hole’ Nation Ban Vision With New Immigration Proclamation
By Felicia J. Persaud NEWS AMERICAS, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 13, 2025: June marks both Caribbean American Heritage Month and Black Music Month in the U.S., but for many Black immigrants, the month continues with another harsh blow – a proclamation...

‘This is my community’: Cuyahoga County’s Welcome Center helping immigrants rebuild their lives
CLEVELAND, Ohio – After fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo and spending 23 years as a refugee in Uganda, Miteza Kanyamahane arrived in Cleveland in 2018 with hope for safety and a fresh start. For the first two years, Catholic...