Why some in the Global South are not mourning the demise of USAID

Why some in the Global South are not mourning the demise of USAID

United States President Donald Trump’s blitzkrieg campaign against the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has demolished the organisation described as the “world’s largest donor” and left aid workers scrambling to salvage the international development aid and humanitarian response system. Many have lamented the grave consequences of the US president’s unprecedented decision as well as…

UN rights chief worried by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction under Trump

UN rights chief worried by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction under Trump

The United Nations human rights chief has expressed deep concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” by the United States under President Donald Trump, warning that divisive rhetoric is being used to deceive and polarise people. “We have enjoyed bipartisan support from the US on human rights over many decades. … I am now deeply…

New images of Blue Ghost’s moon landing by private US firm Firefly

New images of Blue Ghost’s moon landing by private US firm Firefly

NewsFeed New images of Blue Ghost’s moon landing by private US firm Firefly The Blue Ghost lunar lander has successfully touched down on the moon. The spacecraft, built by US company Firefly Aerospace, sent back detailed images of the lunar surface as it made its final approach. Published On 3 Mar 20253 Mar 2025

Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards

Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards

The 97th annual Academy Awards have concluded with a near-sweep for the indie darling Anora, which won five of the six categories it was nominated in. Many of those wins came in the most competitive fields of the night: Best Actress, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing. Recommended Stories list of 3 items…

Oscars 2025: The list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards

Oscars 2025: The list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards

Anora, a screwball comedy-drama about a sex worker who marries a Russian oligarch’s son, has walked away with the biggest prizes at the 97th annual Academy Awards. The film won the awards for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay. The musical Emilia Perez, which had the highest total nominations…