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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Detained in France Amid Investigation into Platform’s Alleged Ties to Criminal Activity

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Detained in France Amid Investigation into Platform’s Alleged Ties to Criminal Activity

Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder and CEO of messaging app Telegram, was taken into custody at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday, according to French news sources TF1 and BFM TV. The arrest was made under a French warrant related to a preliminary investigation into Telegram's suspected involvement in facilitating criminal activities. Durov, a 39-year-old Franco-Russian citizen, was traveling on his private jet from Azerbaijan with a bodyguard and a woman when he was apprehended by the Air Transport Gendarmerie. As of the time of this report, Telegram has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. Similarly, the French…
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Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal has reached a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, from California's Vandenberg base on Friday evening. This achievement makes Senegal one of only 12 African nations to possess its own surveillance and telecommunications satellites in space. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye hailed the launch as a significant step towards Senegal's "technological sovereignty," expressing pride and gratitude to all those involved in the project. Maram Kaïré, director of Senegal's space agency, described the launch as a historic day in the country's progress, marking an important step towards becoming a space-faring nation. The nanosatellite, built by Senegalese…
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US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

US Elections: Harris takes the lead while Biden delivers a farewell address at the DNC

At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, US President Joe Biden will offer a heartfelt parting speech before handing the reins to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for the next election. Not too long after his abrupt exit and Harris's swift ascent, many of the same individuals who pushed for Biden's removal because of age concerns will be bidding him farewell like a hero. As he approaches 81 years old, Biden is predicted to support Harris—the nation's first Black, female, and South Asian vice president—as the most qualified candidate to carry on his legacy of defending American…
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Halifax to host DAM Global Summit Against Malaria in 2025 (See Details)

Halifax to host DAM Global Summit Against Malaria in 2025 (See Details)

Plans are on for the maiden edition of the Drum Against Malaria (DAM) Global Summit in Halifax, Canada. The summit, a three-day programme, is scheduled to hold from April 25 to 27 next year (2025). The high point of the summit will be on April 25, the World Malaria Day. Organisers of the summit hope to use the opportunity to create awareness on the menace of Malaria in Africa, and the efforts of groups and non-governmental organisations (NGO) in the fight. The summit will also shade more light on various advocacies, and interventions by the organisers in the provision of…
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Obama Gives Kamala Harris a Presidential Seal of Approval

Obama Gives Kamala Harris a Presidential Seal of Approval

In a significant move, former US President Barack Obama has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris' presidential bid, citing her exceptional leadership qualities and vision for the nation. On Friday, Obama took to social media to announce his unwavering support for Harris, alongside his wife, Michelle. In a heartfelt post, Obama revealed that the couple had personally spoken with Harris, expressing their confidence in her ability to lead the country effectively. "We believe Kamala has the wisdom, compassion, and strength to unite and inspire Americans, and we're proud to stand with her on this journey," Obama wrote. By throwing their weight behind…
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