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Russia will help the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan fight against the Afghan branch of Islamic State, Moscow’s special representative for the country was quoted as saying on Friday (May 2). Zamir Kabulov, a former Russian ambassador to Afghanistan, referred to Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K) as the “common enemy” of Moscow and Kabul. “We see and appreciate the efforts that the Taliban are making in the fight against the Afghan wing of ISIS,” Kabulov told the RIA state news agency in an interview. “We will provide our best assistance to the authorities of (Afghanistan) through specialised structures.” No country currently recognises…

In Summary Africa’s Digital Economy is projected to hit $180 billion by 2025, driving massive demand for digital, ICT, and AI-related skills across industries.Over 50% of jobs in key African countries like Kenya will require digital literacy by 2030, creating an urgent need for basic-to-advanced tech competencies.Analytical thinking and problem-solving are now the top core skills globally, with ~70% of employers in Africa and worldwide identifying them as critical for employability in 2025.Deep Dive!What if the key to thriving in Africa’s fast-changing job market isn’t just a degree but the right skill set? As the continent undergoes digital transformation, economic…

Germany’s domestic intelligence service has classified the far-right Alternative for Germany, which some polls show as the most popular in the country, as an extremist party, the German authorities announced on Friday.The classification, which allows the agency to use more powerful surveillance tools to monitor the party and its leadership, is certain to inflame a long-running debate over whether German lawmakers should move to ban the party, which is known by its Germany initials, AfD.“The AfD advocates an ethnic concept of the people that discriminates against entire population groups and treats citizens with a migrant background as second-class Germans,” Nancy…

California state Sen. Tony Strickland believes policy reforms are warranted after federal authorities intervened in the planned early release of an illegal immigrant convicted in a 2021 DUI manslaughter that killed two Orange County teenagers in his district in Seal Beach.The Republican told Fox News Digital that changes are needed to programs like the in-prison credit system that may have allowed Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano to be released back into the community in July if the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not quickly get involved.Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said last week that California will…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Chevron and ExxonMobil reported sharp falls in quarterly profits owing to falling oil prices and weak refining margins, a sign the oil industry has begun to feel the impact from Donald Trump’s trade war.Chevron said on Friday that net income fell by more than one-third to $3.5bn in the first quarter, down from $5.5bn a year earlier, and slightly below analysts’ consensus estimates. Revenues fell to $47.6bn, down from $48.7bn a year earlier, as its global production remained flat.Exxon, the largest western…

Rupak Ghose is formerly a financials research analyst at Credit Suisse and head of corporate strategy at ICAP/NEX, and now writes a Substack.Private equity firms have for decades been among the largest clients of investment banks, to the point where even many in the industry joke about the unhealthily codependent, publicly warm but often privately resentful relationship.After all, whenever private equity buys and sell companies, takes them public or issues bonds and loans to finance them it generates hefty fees for investment banks. Because they do all this a lot — far more than “normal” companies — they have long…

Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. And here’s what you need to know to start your day …TOP 31. Elon Musk looks back on 100 days of DOGE2. Graduates go wild for Trump’s commencement pledge 3. Steve Doocy announces new coast-to-coast hosting roleMAJOR HEADLINESMIXED ‘SIGNAL’ – Vance breaks down why Trump official was removed then got ‘promotion’ just hours later. Continue reading …’OUT OF CONTROL’ – Trump issues scathing post suggesting expulsion of Dems for ‘REAL crimes.’ Continue reading …READ ID REJECTION – Americans forced to obtain new required license are putting their foot down.…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 2, 2025 7:20 am Updated May 2, 2025 7:53 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to outline the priorities of his new government this morning four days after Canadians voted in the Liberals for a fourth mandate. Carney will speak to the media and take questions at 11 a.m. EDT.He has promised to move immediately to address ongoing trade tensions with the United States and spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.Trump says the two will meet in…

Fremantle have been described as disgraceful, horrendous and embarrassing after another shocking performance away from home and a 61-point loss to St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.The Dockers have made plenty of promises to each other this season after failing to perform against both Geelong and Melbourne but those words counted for nothing against the Saints as they lost 14.10 (94) to 5.3 (33).Fremantle produced their equal 10th lowest score ever and were belted all over the ground.The Saints destroyed them in the midfield, winning the clearances 50-22 and contested possessions 151-103.They refused to let the Dockers get the ball forward,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson’s whirlwind romance came to light last summer.Hudson posted about Belichick on her social media while the legendary NFL coach kept a toe in the spotlight as he remained on the sidelines looking for his next move in football.As Belichick took over as head coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels football program in January, the curtain on his relationship with Hudson began to peel back a bit. Reports showed just how much influence he wanted Hudson to have, as he requested her to be copied in emails.…