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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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Sulaiman Ahmed hosted a Twitter Space joined by Jay Gatling, Duval, Brandi, and Slick, attracting significant engagement including 336 likes on the lead post. Discussions centered on mutual accusations of freakiness, projections of personal behaviors, and playful banter questioning participants' maturity and identities such as 'Kali'. Additional topics included Discord invites, crypto wallet surveillance, and calls to rerun the Space.

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State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed sarcastically defended President William Ruto's punctuality, visibility, and dedication to work in response to criticisms of autocratic tendencies and excessive personal supervision raised by David Makali. The remarks quoted Makali's post accusing Ruto of micromanagement. The defense sparked polarized debate between supporters praising Ruto's hands-on approach and critics labeling it unproductive.

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Sakaja distributed 700 goats to vulnerable households in informal settlements and mosques across Nairobi, funding the annual gesture from his personal resources to honor Eid al-Adha's themes of sacrifice and charity. He met with mosque leaders at the event, stressing care for the struggling amid the Festival of Sacrifice, where Muslims traditionally share meat with family, friends, and the needy. While recipients and some praised the community support, critics like Nelson Havi called it bribery and Ahmednasir Abdullahi deemed the meat haram, sparking debate over politicians' handouts in a diverse city facing fiscal watch.

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At Uhuru Park on May 27, Governor Johnson Sakaja handed goats to smiling Muslim families and sheikhs, sharing a moment of holiday joy with those in need.

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On Thursday night around 9:02 p.m., senior Airtel Uganda PR manager Faisal was attacked on the Ntinda-to-Kiwatule road, where robbers snatched his 4 million shilling Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 laptop from his bag. He threw the bag, screamed for help from bystanders who only watched, and a Good Samaritan knocked down one bike, letting Faisal snap a photo of the license plate UMA 655GKK. Police at Ntinda Station logged it as 'simple robbery' under reference F51510626, drawing criticism for downplaying the organized gang hit—similar to an attack on influencer Rita Kay the night before. Faisal reported the details publicly, grateful to escape a beating from the six men, amid rising concerns over boda boda-linked crimes in Kampala suburbs.

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Engineer Faisal stepped off a boda boda near Kololo Mosque, unaware six men on three bikes were tailing him for a violent robbery.

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At Nairobi's Kenyatta International Convention Centre on Thursday, the Mumbi Nyakinyua na Thingira Nairobi Chapter initiated nominated Senator Karen Nyamu as Nyakinyua, a title for women who have raised families and can guide society through councils and ceremonies. Dressed in traditional attire, she received blessings amid dances and political endorsements from figures like Anne Wamuratha and Sabina Chege, boosting her bid for Nairobi Woman Representative in 2027. Nyamu compared herself to Queen Esther, pledging to stay near President Ruto to advocate for her community. The event drew mixed views, with supporters calling it historic and critics questioning if it fits sacred traditions given her personal life.

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Surrounded by elders in flowing orange robes and cowrie shells, Karen Nyamu sipped brew from a horn and joined songs with women, marking her rise to a revered Kikuyu elder status.

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BTQ Technologies is providing its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (QSSN) for iM Bank's proof-of-concept KRW-pegged stablecoin on the Kaia mainnet. The project partners with fintech Finger and uses NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography to protect against quantum computers that could crack current encryption. BTQ CEO Olivier Roussy Newton called it a pivotal step for scalable digital payments, aligning with South Korea's push for regulated stablecoins under upcoming laws.

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iM Bank, with roots in a 1967-founded lender, is pioneering South Korea's first bank-led stablecoin pilot secured against future quantum threats.

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BTQ Technologies is providing its Quantum Secure Stablecoin Settlement Network (QSSN) for iM Bank's proof-of-concept KRW-pegged stablecoin on the Kaia mainnet. The project partners with fintech Finger and uses NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography to protect against quantum computers that could crack current encryption. BTQ CEO Olivier Roussy Newton called it a pivotal step for scalable digital payments, aligning with South Korea's push for regulated stablecoins under upcoming laws.

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iM Bank, with roots in a 1967-founded lender, is pioneering South Korea's first bank-led stablecoin pilot secured against future quantum threats.

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BlockCoop SACCO launched Kenya's first blockchain-powered SACCO. The platform enables members to trade shares, access loans without guarantors, and track operations transparently. It uses blockchain and tokenization to enhance liquidity, governance, and efficiency in cooperative finance.

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