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Lukashenko Calls Himself, Putin ‘Co-Aggressors’ in Ukraine

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko reaffirmed Minsk’s alignment with Moscow during an EAEU summit, joking that he and Vladimir Putin debate who is the greater “co-aggressor” in Ukraine. Lukashenko pledged that Belarus will execute Kremlin decisions and preserve a unified fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok.

World

Sifuna puts Mt Kenya on the spot over 2027 presidential ticket

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has challenged leaders and residents in Mt Kenya to help settle the question of who should carry the opposition presidential ticket in the 2027 general election.

  • Senator Edwin Sifuna calls on Mt Kenya residents to decide 2027 opposition presidential ticket.
  • Jackson Karua's burial in Kirinyaga prompts Sifuna's remarks on October 3, 2026.
  • Sifuna challenges audience to resolve presidential candidate and running mate selection.

World

Why the EU's sanctions on Sudan's gold trade are fundamentally flawed

Why the EU's sanctions on Sudan's gold trade are fundamentally flawed Submitted by Osama Abuzaid on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 08:41 Sanctioning bullion, while leaving much of the infrastructure facilitating…

  • EU sanctions target Sudan's gold exports to curb war financing
  • Gold smuggling accounts for half to three-quarters of Sudan's gold production
  • Chemicals for gold extraction remain accessible via alternative suppliers

Science

Leucine does more than build muscle. It powers up your cells

The essential amino acid leucine can boost cellular energy production by protecting key proteins on mitochondria from being destroyed.

  • Leucine, an essential amino acid, powers mitochondria's energy production
  • Leucine stabilizes SEL1L protein, reducing breakdown of mitochondrial proteins
  • Leucine metabolism disruptions affect fertility and may impact cancer treatments

Business

Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district

President Trump said Monday that the largest steel plant in U.S. history will be built in Iowa. It touched off a week of debate.

  • Iowa approves $1.36B tax incentive for Essar Group's Mesabi Metallics steel plant
  • Plant to create 1,750 permanent jobs and 6,000 construction jobs
  • Critics argue $777K per job tax credit is steep price for struggling Iowa farmers

Tech

SA’s ransomware problem is hiding a much bigger issue

Cartrack, RelyComply, ATNS. The recent cyber incidents mostly look like crime. That is where the question starts, not where it ends.

  • South Africa faces cyber security issue beyond criminal activity
  • Ransomware attacks on Cartrack and other organizations
  • Difficulty distinguishing strategic operations from cybercrime
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