Not welcome: Israel shuts doors to French delegation
Israel has cancelled entry visas for 27 French parliamentarians and local officials, just two days before their scheduled visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories. The Israeli Interior Ministry cited a law permitting the denial of entry to individuals deemed potentially hostile to the state. The delegation, comprising members of the National Assembly, the Senate, […]
0rigin and strategy of the Free Zone
Free Zone Africa Interview with Dr. Kenneth Chelule, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer of Tech, FIET, EBS Origin and strategy of the Free Zone What were the main reasons for choosing Naivasha as the location for the Free Zone? The choice of Naivasha was dictated by a combination of strategic factors. Its geographical position, in the […]
UN vote: America sides with Russia
UN vote: America sides with Russia The United States has voted against a UN General Assembly resolution promoting cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe—an initiative supported by a wide majority of member states. The resolution, largely technical in nature, aimed to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions, with a focus on […]
Cacciari’s Stark Critique: “Trump Is Right, Europe Is Failing Under Von der Leyen”
Cacciari’s Stark Critique: “Trump Is Right, Europe Is Failing Under Von der Leyen” The philosopher’s sharp analysis of the EU’s decline and Meloni’s diplomatic balancing act in Washington. In a provocative interview with La Stampa on April 17, 2025, Italian philosopher and former Venice mayor Massimo Cacciari delivered a scathing critique of the European Union’s […]
Meloni in Washington: agreement with Trump on tariffs, NATO, and energy cooperation
Meloni in Washington: agreement with Trump on tariffs, NATO, and energy cooperation Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was welcomed today at the White House by U.S. President Donald Trump, in what marked the first official meeting between the Republican leader and a European head of government since the announcement—and subsequent suspension—of 20% tariffs on European […]
Italy Considers ‘Golden Power’ Measures in UniCredit-Banco BPM Merger
Italy Considers ‘Golden Power’ Measures in UniCredit-Banco BPM Merger The Italian government is contemplating the use of its “golden powers” to impose conditions on significant banking mergers, particularly UniCredit’s proposed €14 billion all-share acquisition of Banco BPM. Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti indicated that a decision might be reached during the upcoming cabinet meeting on Friday. […]
From the Mercury 13 to the Blue Origin mission: A decades-long journey to the stars
From the Mercury 13 to the Blue Origin mission: A decades-long journey to the stars Original article by Nina Sonetti The forgotten pioneersThe story of the Mercury 13 is one of the most emblematic in the history of space exploration. These thirteen female pilots, highly qualified and with extraordinary flight experience, were excluded from NASA’s […]
Another nail in the coffin of the woke: UK Supreme Court rules that trans women are not women
Another nail in the coffin of the woke: UK Supreme Court rules that trans women are not women London, 16 April 2025 – In a landmark ruling poised to leave an enduring imprint on British jurisprudence, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has unanimously decreed that the terms “woman” and “sex”, as defined in the 2010 […]