An android has outpaced the entire field at a half-marathon in Beijing, finishing faster than the human world record. The robot, named Lightning and developed by Chinese smartphone maker, Honor, completed the 21-kilometre race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds on Sunday. As reported by CNN, that time is more than six minutes faster than the official human half-marathon…
Tensions have sharply escalated in the Middle East as Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating prior understandings amid an ongoing naval blockade. In a statement on Saturday, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that control of the strategic waterway had “returned to its previous state,” citing continued US restrictions…
Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone and President of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), has emphasized the need for inclusive, ethical, and people-centered technology at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit held at the White House in Washington, D.C. Speaking as one of eight distinguished voices on the platform, Dr….
Leaders of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace and stability following the conclusion of a high-level Tripartite Summit on border disputes held in Conakry. The summit brought together Mamadi Doumbouya, Joseph Nyumah Boakai, and Julius Maada Bio, in what has been described as a timely diplomatic intervention aimed at de-escalating rising tensions along…
As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran and reports of civilian casualties continue to emerge, a growing number of Iranians in the diaspora have openly supported U.S. President Donald Trump and his confrontational posture toward the Islamic Republic. Many of them believe that weakening or toppling Iran’s theocratic leadership could pave the way for democracy and greater…
A turbulent week in Washington has intensified debate over the direction of American democracy following a series of controversial actions linked to U.S. President Donald Trump and his political allies, ranging from military escalation abroad to political investigations and high-level dismissals at home. The most dramatic development came with the sudden escalation of hostilities between the United States and…
