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NewsLos Angeles Immigration Protests Heat Up as National Guard DeployedLos Angeles immigration protests intensify after major ICE raids, sparking mass clashes, National Guard deployment, and high-level political tension.Samuel Berrit Olam09 Jun 2025 2 minA wave of massive protests has rocked Los Angeles following large-scale immigration raids carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on June 6, 2025. In operations spanning several strategic city locations—from Home Depot to the...

NewsLos Angeles Unrest: Trump Deploys Military, Newsom Strikes BackLos Angeles erupts as Trump deploys military to quell pro-immigrant protests. California’s governor files a historic legal challenge.Elvina Sinta Dewi10 Jun 2025 2 minTensions in Los Angeles peaked after U.S. President Donald Trump deployed thousands of National Guard members and hundreds of Marines to suppress pro-immigrant demonstrations erupting downtown. This move immediately triggered a wave of protests—not just from acti...

NewsUNDP Funding Cuts Threaten Global Humanitarian ProgramsUNDP funding cuts by the US and UK threaten the continuity of HIV/AIDS, refugee, and governance programs in vulnerable countries.Elvina Sinta Dewi09 Jun 2025 2 minThe global humanitarian aid crisis is entering a new phase. Amidst hopes of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world now faces massive funding cuts to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) projects. The United States and the United Kingdom, two of ...

HealthWHO Affirms Mpox Remains a Global Health EmergencyWHO affirms that mpox remains a global health emergency, highlighting the threat of new variants and the urgency of mass vaccination.Elvina Sinta Dewi10 Jun 2025 2 minAs the world starts to relax its vigilance after the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a fresh warning that the mpox outbreak—formerly known as monkeypox—is far from over. On June 9, 2025, WHO officially stated that mpox is still classified as a Publi...

EconomyStartup Success: CEOs Who Stay Win BigRecent studies reveal major startups thrive when their CEOs stay, not step down consistency drives global growth and innovation.Samuel Berrit Olam09 Jun 2025 2 minThe success stories of global startups like Google, Amazon, Meta, and Stripe highlight one crucial fact: CEOs who stay at the helm make a significant difference to company growth and stability. This trend is clear across the international startup landscape, where leadership consistency is...

Artificial InteligenceOpenAI Raises $40 Billion, Major Acquisition and Internal Chip Development Ahead of GPT‑5 LaunchOpenAI raises $40 billion, acquires Windsurf, and develops Broadcom-TSMC chips as the foundation for a revolutionary GPT‑5.Elvina Sinta Dewi10 Jun 2025 2 minOpenAI has once again captured the world’s attention with a series of unprecedented strategic moves. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company has officially raised $40 billion in funding, catapulting its val...

NewsUN Ocean Summit in Nice: Global Ocean Crisis and the 30% Protection TargetThe UN Ocean Summit in Nice addresses the global ocean crisis, 30% protection target, $100 billion funding, and concrete anti-pollution action.Elvina Sinta Dewi09 Jun 2025 2 minThe third UN Ocean Summit officially opened in Nice, France, on June 9–13, 2025. This event, attended by over 60 heads of state, drew global attention to the severe threats facing the world’s oceans: rising sea temperatures, uncontrolled plas...

PoliticColombian Candidate Miguel Uribe Shot by TeenMiguel Uribe, Colombia’s opposition candidate, was shot at close range by a 15-year-old during a campaign event. Motive under investigation.Samuel Berrit Olam08 Jun 2025 3 minColombian opposition presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was the target of a shocking shooting during a public campaign rally in Bogotá on Saturday afternoon, June 7, 2025. The attack was carried out by a 15-year-old male suspect who allegedly used a Glock pistol...

NewsTim Wilson Backs Work-From-Home, Productivity RisesTim Wilson affirms that work-from-home policy is key to employee productivity in Australia. Real data and broad support drive a national work transformation.Samuel Berrit Olam08 Jun 2025 2 minThe work-from-home policy has returned to the spotlight after Australian Liberal Party opposition MP Tim Wilson publicly expressed his support. In a changing post-pandemic work climate, Wilson emphasizes that happy workers are more productive, echoin...

NewsSecond Round of US–China Trade Talks in London: Tug-of-War Over Tariffs and Critical Mineral ExportsUS and Chinese delegations meet in London to discuss tariffs, rare mineral exports, and technology restrictions in the second round of trade negotiations.Elvina Sinta Dewi09 Jun 2025 2 minTrade relations between the United States and China have entered another crucial phase with the second round of trade talks held in London. The meeting was led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Co...