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…
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced a 12.3 percent increase in the retail price of fuel, raising the pump price of petrol and diesel to Le 32.00 per litre under the latest review of the country’s petroleum pricing structure. The adjustment was announced through the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority(NPRA), the government agency responsible for regulating petroleum pricing and…
Proceedings in the ongoing criminal matter between the Inspector General of Police and Lansana Dumbuya resumed on March 5, 2026, with the prosecution presenting two additional witnesses before closing its case at the end of the day’s hearing. The prosecution called its second and third witnesses, both of whom testified before the court and were subsequently cross-examined by counsel…
Newly obtained internal emails reveal that Fairfax County police repeatedly warned prosecutors about the risk posed by a man now accused of killing a Virginia mother, raising fresh questions about prosecutorial decisions made in the months leading up to the fatal incident. According to documents first reported by WJLA-TV, officers from the Fairfax County Police Department sent multiple communications…
Zainab Sheriff, a prominent Sierra Leonean media entrepreneur, entertainer and opposition political figure, remains in custody following her arrest over alleged incitement and threatening language stemming from remarks she delivered at a political rally in Freetown. Sheriff, who is affiliated with the opposition All People’s Congress (APC) and serves as a leading figure within the party’s grassroots structures, was…
