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Rwanda: Rwanda Repatriates Citizens Trafficked to Asia

[DW] Ten Rwandans who were lured to Southeast Asia for work only to find themselves in dire conditions have been repatriated. The government stepped in after Rwandans trapped in Myanmar and Laos alerted a top influencer.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Climate justice is vital for global securityย 

If governments step back from their commitments to tackle climate change, the world will see population displacement, political unrest and conflict The post Climate justice is vital for global security appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Germany's socialist Left Party is flying high

Shortly after the new government has taken office, the smallest opposition party in the Bundestag is taking stock of its recent success at a party conference in Chemnitz. Its motto is "We are the hope."

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Michelle Rowland could replace Mark Dreyfus as attorney general, as speculation over Labor reshuffle swirls

Anne Aly also tipped to join second term cabinet as health minister Mark Butler โ€“ who also faces a move โ€“ says cutting of Mark Dreyfus and Ed Husic was โ€˜toughโ€™Australia news live: latest politics and federal election updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe communications...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Foreign Leaders Arrive in Moscow for Russiaโ€™s Grand Victory Day Military Parade

Over 20 world leaders, including Venezuelaโ€™s Nicolรกs Maduro and Chinaโ€™s Xi Jinping, attend Russiaโ€™s Victory Day parade in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet triumph over fascism. Related: Russia Celebrates Victory Day with Grand Military Parades, Honoring WWII Heroes On May 9, 2025, Moscowโ€™s Red Square becomes the epicenter of international solidarity and [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

CNBC's Inside India newsletter: India looks ready for a deal with the U.S. โ€” but at what cost?

U.S. President Donald Trump has, on several occasions, referred to India as the "tariff king," but now New Delhi stands ready to abdicate its throne.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

50 Years After the War, Vietnamโ€™s Greatest Challenge May Lie in the Realm of Memory

The country is moving closer to a genuine reckoning with painful and politically sensitive realities about the war that pitted Vietnamese against each other.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why Albania's election is a critical test for EU membership

Albania will elect a new parliament on Sunday, with Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a historic fourth consecutive term. The election will also be a key test for the country's EU integration.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Safer walking and cycling crucial for road safety and better health

As the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week kicks off around the world under the theme โ€œMake walking and cycling safe,โ€ the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new toolkit to help governments promote active mobility โ€“ by making it safer.Each year, nearly 1.2million people lose their lives on the roads, more than a quarter of them while walking or cycling. Yet, only 0.2% of the roads worldwide are equipped with...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Chinaโ€™s exports surge as shipments to Southeast Asian countries offset plunge in U.S. trade

Exports jumped 8.1% last month in U.S. dollar terms from a year earlier, according to data released by customs authority on Friday.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Marcos-Duterte Feud Looms Large as Philippines Approaches May 12 Midterms

The dramatic feud between the two political dynasties has polarized the Filipino electorate and crowded out substantial policy debates.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

CNBC Daily Open: London markets didn't seem to view the U.K.-U.S. trade deal positively

Specifics of the plan were not announced, but it does seem unbalanced, at least based on the fact that a 10% tariff will remain on all U.K. imports.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Russia Celebrates Victory Day with Grand Military Parades, Honoring WWII Heroes

Russia commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory Day with military parades and โ€œImmortal Regimentโ€ marches, celebrating the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany and showcasing international solidarity. Related: Putin Keeps Victory Day Ceasefire Initiative Active: A Gesture of Peace Amid Ukrainian Aggression Across Russia, citizens are participating in Victory Day celebrations, honoring the heroes of the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Shares in Chinese chipmaker SMIC drop nearly 7% after earnings miss

Shares of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, China's largest contract chip maker, fell nearly 7% after an earnings miss.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

The artist as creator of all things: Julie Fragar wins the Archibald for a portrait among the stars

Justene Williams defined the universe in her art. Julie Fragar painted her doing this, and won the Archibald.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Glyn Davis to quit as the prime ministerโ€™s top public servant

Anthony Albanese has credited the Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet with rebuilding the public service.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

EU trolls Putin's 'aberration' of WW2 parade

EU flight bans and Ukrainian drones have made two of Russiaโ€™s VIP guests look silly on the eve of a monumental parade.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Litter 'nightmare' as street cleanliness worst on record

Residents say litter near their homes is "heart-breaking" as survey finds worst situation on record.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

'God loves Peru': Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own

Robert Prevost is a source of pride for many Peruvians, who say he represents their country.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Pyongyang Conducts โ€œNuclear Counterattackโ€ Drills in Response to US and South Korean Military Escalation

North Korea carries out nuclear counterattack exercises under Kim Jong-unโ€™s supervision, strengthening its defensive posture amid US and South Korean military maneuvers on the Korean Peninsula. Related: Liberation of Kursk is a Triumph of Justice Over Evil: North Korean General Pak The Democratic Peopleโ€™s Republic of Korea (DPRK) recently conducted nuclear counterattack military drills personally [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

What Pope's speedy election says about Church's priorities

The new Pope is seen as someone who could unite traditionalist and progressive within the Church, writes the BBC's religion editor.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Belarus: Political Retaliation against Businesses

Click to expand Image The headquarters of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, June 15, 2021. 2021 Sean Gallup/Getty Images (Berlin, May 9, 2025) โ€“ Belarusian authorities have retaliated against companies and their workers that supported peaceful anti-government protests or spoke out about human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today. They also targeted exiled Belarusian...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

US: Donโ€™t Forcibly Transfer Migrants to Libya

Click to expand Image Men at a detention center in Tripoli, Libya, June 8, 2017. 2017 Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty Images (New York) โ€“ TheUnited States should not forcibly transfer migrants toLibya, where inhumane detention conditions are well-documented, including torture, ill-treatment, sexual assault, and unlawful killings, Human Rights Watch said today. Based onnumerous mediareports citing US officials,...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Sweden Should Stop Detaining and Deporting Sex Workers

Click to expand Image People demonstrate in support of sex workers, April 14, 2018. 2018 Alain Apaydin/Sipa via AP Images So far this year, police in Sweden have detained at least 13 womenโ€”including several foreign nationals, some who were subsequently deportedโ€”allegedly because they are sex workers, according to a news report. However, selling sex is not a crime in Sweden.The actual number of such cases may be...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Itโ€™s almost winter. Why is Australia still so hot?

Why is it so warm across southern Australia this autumn? Whereโ€™s the rain? โ€˜Blockingโ€™ high pressure systems are to blame, but the real culprit is climate change.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Labor has promised to tackle homelessness. Hereโ€™s what homeless people say they need

One person said itโ€™s crucial people whoโ€™ve experienced homelessness are central to service design and policy, and โ€˜itโ€™s not coming from people in really nice suitsโ€™.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

What will the Antichrist look like? According to Western thought, an authoritarian king โ€“ or the pope

In casting himself as supreme leader and pope, Donald Trump inadvertently invoked the Christian understanding of the Antichrist.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

View from The Hill: two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty in politics

Amid the tastes of sweet triumph and bitter defeat, the major parties are planning the next steps, hanging some out to dry.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Whatโ€™s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains

You can buy probiotics and prebiotics at the supermarket or pharmacy. But do they help your gut? Or are we better off eating fermented food such as cheese or kimchi?

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Feminist reformer Beatrice Faust was a sexual libertarian who did her homework, kept her cool and criticised โ€˜wimp feminismโ€™

Australian second-wave feminist Beatrice Faust was a lifelong advocate for abortion law reform. She resisted narratives of victimhood, despite a grim childhood.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Chinaโ€™s latest stimulus measures fail to impress as investors focus on U.S. trade talks

Beijing's stimulus push came as trade talks with U.S. officials has raised the prospect of partial roll-back of tariffs on Chinese good.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Seven Palestinians, including two girls, killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Seven Palestinians, including two young girls, were killed and dozens wounded on Thursday evening in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting the northern and central areas of the Gaza Strip. According to WAFA correspondents, an Israeli airstrike hit a home goods store near the entrance to Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing four Palestinians, [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street cheered U.S.-UK trade deal โ€” London market, not really

Specifics of the plan were not announced, but it does seem unbalanced, at least based on the fact that a 10% tariff will remain on all U.K. imports.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

What is grounding and could it improve my sleep? Hereโ€™s the science behind this TikTok trend

Social media is awash with content promoting grounding mats and sheets. Could they really help you sleep better?

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)