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A sweeping policy shift proposed by the Trump administration could upend the lives of millions of low-income American families, as federal officials push to impose a two-year limit on housing assistance programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The proposal has sparked widespread alarm, particularly among working families who depend on long-term subsidized housing to stay afloat amid the country’s intensifying affordability crisis. For Havalah Hopkins, a single mother in Woodinville, Washington, the idea is more than political it’s deeply personal. “This isn’t just policy. This is my home. This is my son’s stability,” Hopkins…

Public support for increasing the number of foreign workers in Finland has dropped significantly since last year, according to a new survey commissioned by the Federation of Finnish Enterprises (Suomen Yrittäjät). The survey, Työelämägallup, revealed that only 44% of respondents now believe Finland needs more foreign labor down from 58% in September 2023. Meanwhile, 38% expressed opposition to increased labour migration, highlighting growing concerns among Finnish residents as the national economy slows. “When the economy weakens and job prospects become uncertain, foreign workers are increasingly seen as competitors rather than support for the labour force,” said Juhana Brotherus, chief economist…

For the first time in NATO’s history, a Lithuanian officer has assumed one of its most senior military positions. Lieutenant General Remigijus Baltrėnas has taken command of NATO’s International Military Staff, a move seen as both historic and strategic amid growing security concerns on the Alliance’s eastern flank. Baltrėnas’ appointment marks a significant milestone not only for Lithuania but also for NATO’s evolving military leadership at a time of heightened geopolitical tension, particularly with ongoing concerns about Russia’s military posture and the war in Ukraine. “This is one of the highest military posts within NATO, and I accept the responsibility…

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has reinforced his government’s tough stance on irregular migration, declaring in an interview with German outlet Bild that “Greece is not an open corridor to Europe.” His comments come as the country grapples with a renewed influx of migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. Calling for urgent, coordinated action from the European Union, Mitsotakis emphasized the need for closer cooperation with Libya and other transit countries to curb migration at its source. While reaffirming Greece’s support for legal migration channels, he stressed that the current crisis demands a collective European response, not just reliance…

In a powerful journey of memory and reconciliation, descendants of enslaved Africans have retraced the painful paths of their ancestors to reconnect with their heritage in Northern Ghana and Togo regions once central to West Africa’s brutal slave trade. Among them are Charmine, John, and Marian, born in the Caribbean and currently based in New York. They recently traveled to Nok, a remote area in northern Togo, and to Salaga in Ghana historical centers where thousands of Africans were captured, sold, and trafficked during the transatlantic slave trade. Retracing the Footsteps of Their Ancestors The town of Nok, once a…

The Ningo Traditional Council has publicly rejected claims of any planned construction of an “Igbo Village” or establishment of an “Igbo Kingdom” in Old Ningo, describing the assertions as false and provocative. The Council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, July 8, following widespread concerns triggered by statements allegedly made by Eze Dr. Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, a self-styled “Igbo King” who has been at the center of recent controversy. He is reported to have announced plans to establish an Igbo settlement on a supposed 50-acre land allegedly acquired in the Ningo area. But in a statement shared by Sam George,…

Ghanaian President John Mahama has launched a new national task force to combat the country’s long-standing crisis of illegal gold mining and smuggling, signaling what he called a decisive new chapter in the country’s battle against “galamsey” the local term for unregulated mining. At a ceremony in Accra on Tuesday, President Mahama formally inaugurated the GOLDBOD Task Force, which will work in tandem with the Ghana Gold Board (established in January) to enforce mining regulations and crack down on illicit gold trading networks that have cost the nation billions in revenue and caused widespread environmental damage. “This move signals our…

South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya is awaiting a landmark ruling this week from the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) that could reignite her years-long legal battle against sex eligibility rules in athletics regulations that effectively ended her career and continue to shape policies in women’s sports globally. The highly anticipated decision, scheduled for Thursday, could either uphold or overturn the court’s 2023 finding that the rules discriminated against Semenya. Legal experts say the outcome could send ripple effects across the sporting world, reopening the debate on fairness, inclusion, and human rights in elite women’s…

Emerging fashion designers from across Africa, Europe, and the United Kingdom lit up the runway in Lagos on Saturday during the grand finale of Fashion Finest Africa’s Epic Show 2025, a two-day celebration of youthful creativity, cultural expression, and innovation in fashion design. Held in Nigeria’s bustling fashion capital, the event spotlighted rising talent in design, styling, and garment production positioning the continent’s next generation of fashion leaders for global visibility. Founded in 2017 during London Fashion Week, Fashion Finest Africa has rapidly evolved into a premier platform for nurturing and showcasing up-and-coming African designers. This year’s edition was no…

A Fourth of July holiday turned tragic in Texas as catastrophic flash floods swept through Kerr County and surrounding areas, killing at least 82 people and leaving dozens more missing, including children from a popular summer camp along the Guadalupe River. The disaster has triggered a massive search-and-rescue operation, growing scrutiny over delayed warnings, and urgent questions about disaster preparedness in one of America’s most flood-prone regions. A Disaster Unleashed Overnight The deadly floods struck in the early hours of Friday morning, as most residents and holiday campers were still asleep. Within minutes, a torrential storm dumped up to 12…