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South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Launch Phase II of Operation Vulindlela
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday launch the second phase of Operation Vulindlela to unleash more rapid and inclusive economic growth.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:
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South Africa: Minister to Mark One-Year Anniversary of George Building Collapse
[SAnews.gov.za] Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson will today participate in the commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the George building collapse which claimed the lives of 34 people and seriously injured a further 28.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Brussels eyes hitting โฌ100B of US goods with tariffs
The European Commission is looking at imposing retaliatory tariffs should talks fail with the Trump administration.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Ugandan activist reportedly held by military chief shows signs of torture
Justice minister says Eddie Mutwe shows signs of abuse at court appearance, and his lawyer says he was tortured daily.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Video of Diddy โassault [on accuser] canโt be underestimatedโ
โOne thing that's really going to matter is how Cassie Ventura, [Diddy] victim one, presents on the stand.โ
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Cuban President Diaz-Canel Highlights Biotech Cooperation During Visit to Russia
He mentioned the existence of the Mariel Special Development Zone, where several biotechnology companies are established. On Monday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with the governor of the city of St. Petersburg, Alexandr Beglov. Upon his arrival at the Smolny Palace, the Cuban leader laid flowers at the statue of the founder of the first [โฆ]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Ford suspends 2025 guidance amid $2.5 billion tariff impact
Ford Motor beat Wall Street's first-quarter expectations, but suspendedits 2025 financial guidance amid an expected $2.5 billion impact this year from tariffs.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Jailed Tanzanian Opposition Leader to Launch Hunger Strike
[allAfrica] Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu, chairman of the CHADEMA party, announced plans to commence a hunger strike while detained at Ukonga Prison, protesting what he described as unjust legal proceedings in his sedition and treason case.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Video: Palestinian boy who sang about war is killed in Gaza
A Palestinian boy known for singing about war in Gaza has been killed in an Israeli military attack.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:To Lam โ the pragmatic leader putting Vietnam on the geostrategic map
Little is known about Lamโs rise but he is already proving a deft diplomat and guardian of his countryโs interest.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:How China became central to Russiaโs Victory Day parade
Russia may have hoped to send the message that it is not isolated but the eventโs list of expected attendees is not entirely convincing.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Hugo Boss warns U.S. tariffs, immigration uncertainty dampening domestic and tourist spend
Hugo Boss on Tuesday pointed to deteriorating U.S. consumer confidence, with uncertainty around tariffs and immigration policy dampening both domestic and tourist spend in its largest single market.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:The 'perfect storm' for EU to attract foreign direct investment
What does it actually mean for the euro area to run a surplus? In simple terms, it means the value of its exports of goods and services exceeds that of its imports. This is one of the things that irritates Donald Trump and has fueled his repeated threats of trade tariffs against the EU, writes our columnist Judith Arnal.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Pony.ai, Uber to offer robotaxis in Middle East in push into new markets
Partnership will help both parties explore new markets in the Middle East and other international markets, according to statement.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Serbian president's foreign policy strategy in crisis?
The abrupt end to Aleksandar Vucic's US visit last weekend and uncertainty about his planned trip to Moscow reveal a crisis in Serbia's foreign policy. Is Vucic's position weaker than he would have the world believe?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Friedrich Merz elected German chancellor on 2nd attempt after surprising 1st-ballot defeat
Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:President Maduro Demands U.S. Judge Order Return of Venezuelan Toddler
We hope that in the case of Maikelys Espinoza, the law will be upheld, the Bolivarian leader stated. On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said he hopes that a U.S. judge will order the release and return of Maikelys Espinoza, a two-year-old girl who was separated from her mother before boarding a repatriation flight in [โฆ]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kongโs private yacht projects
However, critics warn new โsmall-scaleโ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:US tests AI-driven combat drones as it competes with China to develop โloyal wingmenโ
Pentagon announces trials of YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A prototypes โ the first unmanned US military aircraft to receive fighter designations.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Gaza: UN aid teams reject Israelโs โdeliberate attempt to weaponize aidโ
The reported Israeli proposal to deliver humanitarian supplies through hubs controlled by the military would be a breach of the core principles of neutral, impartial and independent aid delivery, the UN said on Tuesday.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:โAlarmingโ slowdown in human development - could AI provide answers?
The progress of human development โ as measured by peopleโs freedoms and well-being โ has remained sluggish since the major shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. A UN study released on Tuesday finds that used in the right way, artificial intelligence could be a powerful tool to improve millions of lives.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:More than 30-year difference in life expectancy highlights health inequities
Where you're born could be the difference between living over three decades longer than someone else from a poorer country lacking safe housing, good educational opportunities and access to decent jobs, a new UN report revealed on Tuesday.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Security Council urged to stand firm as Bosnia and Herzegovina faces deepening crisis
A recent rise in tensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina has sparked an โextraordinary crisisโ as the country continues to emerge from the shadows of the Balkan wars 30 years ago, the UN Security Council heard on Tuesday.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:UN Secretary-General urges military restraint from India, Pakistan
The UN chief has expressed deep concern over Indian military operations across the Line of Control and the international border with Pakistan.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Lives of pregnant women and newborns at risk as funding cuts impact midwifery support
Midwives are vital frontline workers who can provide up to 90 per cent of essential sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health services โ from safely delivering babies to caring for survivors of sexual violence.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Exhausted Sudanese flee into Chad as fighting escalates
Thousands of exhausted Sudanese refugees continue to flee fighting in search of safety inneighbouring Chad, aid teams said on Tuesday, as a third day of drone strikes ripped into the city of Port Sudan.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Hospital bombing deepens bleak situation for war-weary South Sudanese
Aid teams in South Sudan warned on Tuesday that repeated attacks on healthcare including the bombing of a hospital in eastern Jonglei state at the weekend are just the latest of the โmultiple vulnerabilitiesโ the countryโs people face.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Africa: Statement from UNICEF Regional Director, Gilles Fagninou, on Violence Against Children in West and Central Africa
[Unicef] I grew up in this region. So when I took on the responsibility of UNICEF Regional Director a year ago, I did so with a deeper sense of purpose - and made a commitment--that it would be more than just a job.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Moscow days before WW2 parade
Moscow's annual Victory Day commemorations coincide this year with a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, ordered by Putin.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Why is Germany's Friedrich Merz so unpopular with the public?
After some difficulty, Friedrich Merz has become Germany's new chancellor. His personal popularity is low. Most Germans don't trust him, not least because of his approach to the far-right AfD.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:U.S. retailers scramble to secure China-made Christmas merchandise as tariff uncertainty persists
As Chinese factories and their U.S. buyers try to navigate tariff uncertainty, there's a concern about whether products will arrive in time for Christmas.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority in Vote for German Chancellor
Benchmark DAX index dipped by over 2% as the incoming chancellor failed to secure enough votes of confirmation. On Tuesday, Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democratic Unionโs candidate for German chancellor, failed to secure the required majority in Bundestag vote, falling six votes short of the 316 needed to be elected chancellor. RELATED: Germanyโs AfD Labeled [โฆ]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper conduct with students, a 5-year high
Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Why Australia Rejected the Liberal Party
The 2025 election brought an almost wholesale rejection of the Liberal Party in the countryโs urban areas. Where does the party go from here?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Hong Kongโs April property deals jump to 5-month high as buyers dived in on stamp duty cut
Real estate sales rose 9.8 per cent to HK$50.1 billion involving 7,229 new homes, lived-in abodes, offices, shops, car parking slots and industrial space.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: