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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 “multiple vulnerabilities” the country’s people face.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

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: UN News favicon UN News

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: UN News favicon UN News

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 “extraordinary crisis” 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 News favicon UN News

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: UN News favicon UN News

‘Alarming’ slowdown in human development - could AI provide answers?

The progress of human development – as measured by people’s freedoms and well-being – 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: UN News favicon UN News

Gaza: UN aid teams reject Israel’s ‘deliberate attempt to weaponize aid’

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: UN News favicon UN News

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

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: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

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 Union’s 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: Germany’s AfD Labeled […]

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Australia Rejected the Liberal Party

The 2025 election brought an almost wholesale rejection of the Liberal Party in the country’s urban areas. Where does the party go from here?

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hong Kong’s 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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US

While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

South Africa: Landmark Ruling Enables Justice for South Africa's Apartheid-Era Crimes

[ISS] The country is preparing for its first crimes against humanity case, reigniting hope for victims and their families.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

China avoiding ‘disruptive’ de-dollarisation despite US trade war, report says

Findings come as some analysts have raised the spectre of China selling off its US Treasury-issued assets amid worsening bilateral ties.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

South Africa: How U.S. Funding Cuts Are Forcing Sex Workers to Share HIV Medicines

[GroundUp] Sex workers say they are devastated following the closure of US-funded clinics

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Can India navigate US-China trade tensions to boost green economy growth?

Reliance on Chinese inputs and shifting global trade rules could complicate India’s efforts to reach its climate targets, analysts warn.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China's Temu & Shein: Europe's new trade threat?

Donald Trump has axed a loophole that allowed Chinese retailers to ship goods directly to US consumers without paying import duties. Could e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein now flood Europe with cheap exports?

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why China's Temu and Shein are Europe's new trade threat

Donald Trump has axed a loophole that allowed Chinese retailers to ship goods directly to US consumers without paying import duties. Could e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein now flood Europe with cheap exports?

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The Plan and the Pivot: Embracing Ambivalence in Leadership

Strong leadership requires balancing strategic clarity with adaptive responsiveness—and embracing ambivalence as a powerful tool for deeper insight, humility, and informed decision-making.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Hong Kong to offer ‘tailored guidance’ for specialist tech firms seeking IPOs

The Technology Enterprises Channel aims to assist innovative firms raise funds, as outlined in Paul Chan’s budget speech in February.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

DeepSeek tech is ‘clever’ but hype is ‘overblown’, Anthropic co-founder says

Jack Clark, a former journalist turned AI policy expert, said DeepSeek ‘might become a closer competitor’ if it had access to more computing resources.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Desert Prince’ combats desertification in China by planting trees in arid regions

Wang Jin’s unique appearance, characterised by mismatched eyes – one dark, the other cloudy grey – adds to his story.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukraine in the EU – the end of the Common Agricultural Policy? 

There are fears that Ukrainian farmers would receive large agricultural subsidies immediately on accession, diverting funds from existing member states. Plus worries Ukraine might not adhere to as high standards of food safety and environmental protection as other EU member states, writes Klara Lindström.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

DoorDash to buy British food delivery firm Deliveroo for $3.9 billion in overseas push

British food delivery firm Deliveroo on Tuesday said it has agreed to a takeover offer from American rival DoorDash that values the company at 2.9 billion.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Indonesian bus crash claims 12 lives, including 2 children, after apparent brake failure

The bus sped out of control on a downhill road and overturned after the brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong teacher jailed for 2 months over installing camera in school washroom

Kwok Tsz-kit was arrested last year after cleaner at girls’ school found hidden camera and uncovered recordings of two victims.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese, EU leaders agree to deepen ties amid Trump pressure, in anniversary exchanges

Two sides are seeing a broader thaw in relations, with Beijing also confirming that it has lifted sanctions on European Parliament members.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese father turns truck into ‘castle’ for daughter’s birthday surprise

He decorated the back of his vehicle with balloons and lights.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Peru imposes curfew after kidnap and murder of 13 mine workers

A local prosecutor says there is a "war" raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

10  reasons why you should support  EUobserver

Strong democracies need strong watchdogs — but more than that, people like you who care about what the watchdog discovers.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Gabon: Gabon's PM Resigns

[allAfrica] President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema paid tribute to Raymond Ndong Sima after the prime minister resigned, saying Ndong Sima was "essential" to the success of the country's transition.

Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica