King Charles III has publicly expressed his admiration for Nigerian Afrobeat artist, David Adeleke, known globally as Davido. In a recent episode of Apple Music’s “The King’s Music Room,” which premiered on March 10, 2025, the monarch revealed that Davido’s music has ignited his appreciation for Pidgin English.

Davido shared the King’s statement on his Instagram story, indicating Charles III’s desire to engage with Pidgin during his next visit to Nigeria. Furthermore, the King lauded the burgeoning global popularity of the Afrobeat genre, highlighting its significant cultural impact. This endorsement from King Charles III underscores the increasing international recognition and influence of Nigerian music and culture.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday his intention to nominate Ambassador Michael George DeSombre as the next Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and the Pacific. The announcement was made via Trump’s Truth Social platform.

DeSombre, who previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand during Trump’s presidency, is currently a Partner at Sullivan Cromwell, leading their Asia Mergers and Acquisitions, as well as the Korea and Southeast Asia practices.

His academic credentials include a magna cum laude degree from Harvard Law School and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Stanford University, where his thesis focused on Chinese nuclear weapon strategy.

Trump expressed confidence in DeSombre’s ability to serve the United States effectively in this new role.

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced on Tuesday that the company intends to double its vehicle production within the United States over the next two years. This assertion was made during an event where former President Donald Trump reportedly purchased a new Tesla vehicle.

Musk attributed this ambitious growth target to his confidence in both the United States and what he characterized as the “great policies” of the Trump administration. He explicitly stated that the expansion is being undertaken “as an act of faith in America.”

The announcement follows reports of Trump purchasing the vehicle as a show of support for Musk, amidst alleged boycotts driven by political opposition. Furthermore, Musk has been appointed by Trump to lead the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), tasked with reducing federal spending and personnel.

The proposed doubling of production marks a significant commitment by Tesla to its US operations and is intertwined with the evolving political landscape. It remains to be seen how these factors will ultimately influence Tesla’s ability to achieve this ambitious goal.