The Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo announced Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for her advocacy of democratic rights amid authoritarian repression in Venezuela on Thursday. It revealed: “The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. “In the past year, #NobelPeacePrize laureate Maria Corina Machado has been forced to live in hiding. Despite serious threats against her life she...
Cristiano Ronaldo Spearheads Portugal’s Training Ahead Of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
Portugal 40-year-old captain Cristiano Ronaldo, spearheaded intense training sessions this week at the Cidade do Futebol complex ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland on October 11 in Dublin and Hungary on October 14 in Lisbon. Ronaldo had posted on social media: ““Focused on our mission!” alongside training pictures showing intense love displayed towards him by his team mates. Fresh from receiving a special award for 22 years of service, Ronaldo emphasized the team’s aim to win both matches and secure qualification in UEFA Group D, where Portugal leads with seven points. With a full...
Indian Prime Minister Modi congratulates Israeli P.M Netanyahu on the agreement reached for the release of all the hostages
The Prime Minister of Indian, Narendra Modi in a statement revealed he made call to Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister to congratulate him on the approval of Gaza peace deal facilitated by the U.S president Donald trump. According to Modi: “Called my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu, to congratulate him on the progress made under President Trump’s Gaza peace plan. “We welcome the agreement on the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. “Reaffirmed that terrorism in any form or manifestation is unacceptable anywhere in the world.” The P.M advocated Israel and Hamas have approved the...
In Kenya, A Search For Links Between A Changing Climate And Mental Health
The daily grind of putting food on the table is stressful for people the world over, especially for women, who still provide the bulk of that work. A changing climate adds to the anxiety. Kaloleni in Kilifi County is one of Kenya ’s poorest areas. Women carry buckets of water for miles through the dusty landscape. Homes are mostly built of mud and have no indoor plumbing. Maize plants wither in the heat. “These communities are struggling to grow their crops and have to spend money on food,” said Zul Merali from The Aga Khan University, who has set up a local institute for...
Fashion As An Expression And Identity Rather Than Pressure To Keeping Up With Social Media Image Of Styling
In the age of Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat, fashion has moved beyond the streets and into our screens. Every scroll brings you influencers in flawless outfits, trending styles, and curated aesthetics. While fashion is a form of self-expression, the pressure to dress perfectly online has turned style into a competition, often causing stress, insecurity, and unrealistic expectations. HOW SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGED THE WAY WE DRESS. Before social media, most people dressed for real-life moments like school, work, events. Today, many dress for the feed. Outfits are planned for photo opportunities, not necessarily comfort or authenticity. Trends spread fast, and people...
Easy Ground Beef And Potato Casserole Recipe
Here’s a simple recipe: Ingredients: 4-5 sliced potatoes, 1 lb ground beef, 1 diced onion, 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup shredded cheese, 2-3 tomato slices, salt, pepper, garlic powder, 2 tbsp oil. Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook onion and beef in oil until browned, add tomatoes, sauce, and seasonings. Layer potatoes in a greased dish, add beef mixture, top with cheese and tomato slices. Bake covered for 45-50 minutes, then uncovered for 10-15 minutes until cheese melts. Cool slightly before serving. Credit: X/@FitFusion__
EU Chief Von Der Leyen Survives Two More No Confidence Votes
The European Union’s top official comfortably survived on Thursday two more votes of no confidence, as an overwhelming number of EU lawmakers rejected censure motions against her. In the votes on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, 378 lawmakers rejected a far-right censure motion, with 179 in favor and 37 abstaining. On a far-left motion, 383 lawmakers voted against, with 133 in support and 78 abstentions. Von der Leyen has now survived three no confidence votes in a year since beginning her second 5-year term at the helm of the EU’s powerful executive branch. She is the first commission chief to...
Former President Of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe’s Son Appears In Court On Drug Charge
The son of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe has appeared in a Harare court charged with drug possession. Robert Mugabe Jr, 33, was arrested on Wednesday morning as he drove the wrong way down a one-way street, according to court documents. Police searched a black sling bag he was wearing at the time and allegedly found two small sachets of cannabis. Following the incident, police said in a statement that five people in a “syndicate linked to him” were also arrested. Mr Mugabe’s lawyer told the BBC they plan to deny the charges, and contested the factual claims made by...