The article discusses the common trajectory of military leaders who have risen from the ranks to become heads of state through coups, highlighting examples from Madagascar, Myanmar, Uganda, Turkey, Ghana, and Chile, and illustrating how military power has historically translated into political authority.
President Trump is inviting leaders from five African countries to the White House to focus on trade deals, resource access, and security cooperation, reflecting a shift from aid-based relations to a strategic, resource-driven partnership amid competition from China and Russia.
USA TODAY has announced its 2024 Women of the Year, recognizing 60 women from across the country who are driving change and equality in their communities. These women, including Eva Longoria, Asheli Spivey, Eva Lighthiser, and the moms from Nashville's Covenant School shooting, are using their voices and determination to inspire, influence, and bring about positive change, serving as role models and sources of inspiration for others.
Season 3 and update 4.0.0 for the game introduces Emperor Thaurissan as the new Blackrock Leader, along with two new emotes. The PvP season brings structural changes, random map selection, and new "Enchant" mod type, while War Chest Crest rewards have been increased. Additional PvP improvements include increased rewards for wins, adjustments to honor gains, and changes to treasure chest spawns. The update also includes improvements to guilds, Arclight Surge, G.R.I.D, relics, leaders, troops, and spells, as well as the addition of new relics.
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos will feature a mix of leaders, business titans, and controversial figures, including Argentine President Javier Milei, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Jared Kushner, founder of Affinity Partners, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The guest list also includes Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, Hungarian President Katalin Novák, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, Polish President Andrzej Duda, and Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco.
Israeli pro-democracy protesters, including a physics professor, tech entrepreneur, expat student, and marketing executive, are leading hundreds of thousands of activists across the country to stop the Netanyahu government's alleged judicial coup.
Americans lack confidence in key economic leaders, including President Joe Biden, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and congressional leaders in both major parties, with between 34% and 38% expressing a "great deal" or "fair amount" of confidence in them. Confidence in all leaders is at least marginally lower than a year ago, including significant declines for Biden and Powell. Democrats express more confidence in all leaders except for Republican congressional leadership, while independents do not express majority-level confidence in any of the leaders.
Democracies, including Israel, Italy, France, Argentina, Brazil, and South Korea, have prosecuted their political leaders for corruption and abuse of power. While these countries differ from the United States in crucial ways, experts say aspects of their experience hint at what may be in store for the US. The legal systems and political cultures of these countries vary, but transparency, independence, and adherence to the rule of law have helped maintain public trust in accountability efforts.
STAT has released its 2023 STATUS List, recognizing 46 individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to life sciences, health, and medicine. The list includes both well-known leaders and unheralded heroes, with a focus on those who have sought to help others and build community. The list is as diverse as it is fascinating, with individuals from various fields such as biotechnology and public health, all with compelling stories to tell.