The president of the Congo Football Association and his son have been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of misappropriating more than $1.3 million in development funds provided by FIFA. Authorities said the funds were originally allocated by FIFA to support football development programs, infrastructure, and grassroots initiatives in Republic of the Congo.…

Tech giant Meta has acquired Moltbook, a fast-growing experimental social media platform designed entirely for artificial intelligence bots rather than human users.  The unusual platform quickly went viral after launching earlier this year because it allows AI agents to post, comment, and interact with each other, similar to how people use forums like Reddit or…

Artificial intelligence startup Thinking Machines, led by tech executive Mira Murati, has secured a multibillion-dollar chip supply deal with semiconductor giant Nvidia. The agreement will see Nvidia provide advanced AI chips to support Thinking Machines’ growing artificial intelligence infrastructure. These high-performance processors are essential for training large AI models and running complex machine-learning systems. Murati,…

A suspect has been arrested after gunshots were fired at the Los Angeles home of global superstar Rihanna, prompting a major police response. Authorities identified the suspect as Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, a 35-year-old woman who was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple rounds toward the singer’s residence. …

Major League Soccer has issued lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah after both players were found guilty of serious betting violations. According to the league, investigations revealed that the players breached strict gambling rules set by Major League Soccer, which prohibit athletes from betting on matches or participating in gambling activities…

Iran has appointed hardline cleric Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in recent attacks linked to the ongoing regional conflict.  The decision was made by the Assembly of Experts, the council responsible for selecting Iran’s Supreme Leader. The group voted to appoint Mojtaba as the…

Regulators are examining a potential partnership between Airtel Africa and tech billionaire Elon Musk amid growing concerns about market competition and regulatory interference. The review is being conducted by the Competition Authority of Kenya, which is assessing whether the proposed agreement involving Space X’s satellite internet service Starlink could impact fair competition in the country’s…

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is heading toward a major political victory after unseating former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in a closely watched electoral contest in Nepal . Shah, popularly known as “Balen,” first rose to fame as a rapper before transitioning into politics, where he quickly built a reputation as a reform-focused leader appealing to…

Global oil prices have surged to $90 per barrel, driven by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that are fueling fears of potential supply disruptions in the global energy market. Benchmark crude prices, including Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate, climbed sharply as investors reacted to escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United…

The potential acquisition highlights the growing importance of semiconductor technology in the global automotive industry, particularly as carmakers accelerate the transition toward electric vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and connected mobility solutions. Denso, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, already produces a wide range of electronic components used in vehicles. By acquiring Rohm, the company…