Author: Tunde

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., risks “certain fiscal collapse” in the coming weeks unless President Donald Trump’s name is reinstated on the building, according to its leadership. Both The New York Times and Washington Post report that a 57-page draft resolution sent to the venue’s board, chaired by Trump, warns of impending bankruptcy. This urgent message was shared ahead of a special meeting on Tuesday, indicating that the centre may soon be unable to pay staff or maintain operations. The resolution claims Trump has offered to assist in fundraising to keep the…

As France commemorates 200 years since Nicéphore Niépce captured the world’s oldest surviving photograph, Radio France International (RFI) reflects on images that have reshaped our understanding of history. A notable example is Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Mother, a poignant portrait that symbolises the suffering of a nation while omitting significant details about its subject. The famous photograph features a woman with her three children, her face strikingly visible as she gazes off to the side, seemingly lost in thought. The lines on her forehead and the worn clothing of her children convey a sense of hardship, leaving viewers to wonder about…

The number of small parcels valued under €150 entering Europe has fallen by nearly 50% since 1 July, following the EU’s introduction of a €3 flat tax on these shipments, according to data from Dutch and Belgian customs. Belgium has seen a 53% drop in small parcels compared to last year, while Dutch customs reported a 46% decrease in e-commerce parcels, particularly those from China. Together, the two nations account for nearly half of the low-value parcels arriving from outside the EU. Dutch customs officials suggested that the decline might indicate a shift in business practices due to the new…

Press Review – Monday, September 14 The New York Times has reported that Iranian hard-liners successfully obstructed a US peace deal by launching a covert campaign that included attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident occurred in early July, when Iranian forces fired on three commercial vessels. Notably, Iran’s president and senior military officials were reportedly unaware of these attacks. The piece attributes the hard-liners’ success to the absence of Iran’s new supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who has not been actively involved since taking office in March following his father’s death from US-Israeli strikes. Some officials even…

German prosecutors have charged a 57-year-old businesswoman from Berlin with conducting espionage for Russia. Ilona W., who holds both German and Ukrainian citizenship, is accused of collaborating with the intelligence service of a foreign power, according to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office. She was arrested on 21 January and is currently in pre-trial detention. Prosecutors allege that Ilona W. operated a marketing agency in Berlin and led a lobbying association, giving her extensive connections in military and political sectors. From at least October 2023, she reportedly communicated with a Russian intelligence officer stationed at the Russian Embassy in Berlin. The indictment…

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has vacated his title due to ongoing complications from an eye injury he sustained during his match with Ciryl Gane last year. The 33-year-old British fighter shared the news on Instagram, explaining, “I had previously agreed to a fight date and was back sparring, feeling great and ready to compete when an accident caused further damage to my right eye.” Aspinall stated that his recovery timeline is uncertain, which means he will be away from the sport for a while. Aspinall has undergone several surgeries since his title defence against Gane in Abu Dhabi last…