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Africa: Gavi Funding Cuts Could Be Africa's Moment of Reckoning for Vaccine Financing
[Nigeria Health Watch] Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has played a pivotal role in ensuring access to vaccines across low-income countries, especially in 40 African countries since 2000. This sustained contribution is one that not only deserves to be commended but also offers an example for other organisations to emulate, given the results it has yielded in over three decades.
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From tourism to spending, Labour Day data sends mixed message on Chinaโs economic activity
The five-day holiday saw a sharp rise in tourism, and consumers took advantage of a trade-in programme, as China leans more heavily on its domestic market.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Hamas says โno senseโ in holding truce talks, accuses Israel of โhunger warโ in Gaza
Hamas said it is no longer pursuing truce talks due to Israelโs plans to displace residents in Gaza, and called for global intervention to address the humanitarian crisis.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Bangladeshโs Sisyphean Battle With Its Past
Jamaat and Awami League leaders should face trial for the alleged crimes they committed in 1971 and 2024, respectively.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Worldโs Researchers Say They Will Resist Attacks on Science and Support Beleaguered U.S. Colleagues
VIENNA, AustriaโThe global science community promised late last Friday that it would rally around American researchers and rise to meet a well-documented wave of anti-science propaganda and disinformation thatโs swamping global media and misguiding decision-making around topics like global warming, plastic pollution, agriculture and pandemics. Leaders of the largest Earth science organizations in the U.S. [โฆ]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Philippines-US drone drill signals rising threat in South China Sea of unmanned weapons
The drill involving two counter-drone systems comes after Chinaโs reported use of drones in the disputed South China Sea in recent months.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Temu and Shein face massive tariffs. But don't count them out of the U.S. e-tail scene, experts say
Despite Temu and Shein facing Trump's high China tariffs, e-commerce experts say they are still capable of competing with rivals in the U.S.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Michigan Researcherโs Work on Air Pollution and Racial Inequities Caught in Funding Freeze at National Science Foundation
For two years, Ember McCoy has been researching air quality and the gaps in data collection in neighborhoods in Southwest Detroit where mostly Black and Latino residents live. The project, part of McCoyโs doctorate work at University of Michigan, is suddenly at risk. The National Science Foundation, a major funder across the world for basic [โฆ]
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Is N Korea cranking out tanks to help Russia in Ukraine?
North Korea may be ramping up tank production in the next possible step of its quid pro quo assistance to Russia in the Ukraine war. Multiple media outlets this month reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a major tank production facility, emphasizing the urgent need to modernize the countryโs armored forces with [โฆ] The post Is N Korea cranking out tanks to help Russia in Ukraine? appeared first on...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:China knows how to produce. The next test is whether it can consume
After a decade of boosting productivity, Chinaโs Politburo has sent its clearest signal yet that it is focusing on consumption.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Mutare Starts Fumigating Potential Breeding Areas Amid Bedbug Outbreak
[New Zimbabwe] The City of Mutare has started fumigating possible bedbug breeding areas and has launched awareness campaigns amid an outbreak in Harare's Mbare suburb.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Obituary - Sam Omala, Police Commander Who Tormented Dr. Besigye, Dies At 64
[Independent (Kampala)] Sam Omala, the former police commander best known for leading brutal crackdowns on opposition protests and hounding opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, has died at the age of 64. He succumbed to cancer at Mulago Hospital.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Met Gala 2025: Shah Rukh Khan makes red carpet debut
With Black dandyism as this year's theme, gala regulars like Rihanna and Zendaya also channeled their inner dandies, adding to looks that have pushed fashion envelopes over the years.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Greece accused of failings on asylum-abuse oversight
Persistent accountability gaps in Greece means abused migrants and asylum seekers are often left without any justice, according to a new report from Europe's Strasbourg-based human rights watchdog.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:'I like this guy': Carney gets warm words from Trump. The rest has to wait
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Heads up! Soviet-era probe to re-enter atmosphere this week, could make it to the surface
Fifty years ago, the former Soviet Union launched a probe to Venus. However, the rocket engines shut off too early, and the probe became stuck in Earth orbit. Now, itโs making its way back home, and there's the possibility it could make it to Earth's surface.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:New Liberal government should scrap EV tariffs on China to help trade, climate goals, say critics
Now that the election is over, the new Liberal government has a lot to deal with, especially on the tariff front, and not just with the U.S. Last fall, Canada implemented an additional 100 per cent tariff on electric vehicles from China โ a move that some critics say now doesn't make sense, including Canadaโs canola farmers.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Solar squeeze: US tariffs threaten panel production and jobs in Thailand
Chinese solar companies turned Thailand into a solar module assembly hub. Now thousands of Thai workers are caught in a trade war between Washington and Beijing The post Solar squeeze: US tariffs threaten panel production and jobs in Thailand appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Fresh Oil Spill in Rivers Community, As Group Alleges Massive Destruction
[Vanguard] ...Calls On NOSDRA for urgent intervention
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Ethiopia, Israel Reinforce Historic Ties Through High-Level Talks
[Ethiopian Herald] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) held productive discussions with Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strengthen Ethiopia-Israel relations.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Romanian PM resigns and pulls out of coalition after nationalist vote win
Marcel Ciolacu told his colleagues their government had no credibility after presidential elections.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Gender quotas are the only way for the Liberals to go: Simon Birmingham
The Liberalsโ former Senate leader Simon Birmingham has warned the party that serious changes will be needed to better reflect modern Australia.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: The Trump movie thriller no one wants to watch
Out of all the tariff actions U.S. President Donald Trump has announced, the 100% levy on movies produced outside the U.S. ranks as one of the most bizarre.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Ekurhuleni Issues Notices to Nearly 400 Striking Cops - South African News Briefs - May 6, 2025
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Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Parsing Indonesiaโs Border Diplomacy Strategy
A close analysis of Jakarta's Extended Continental Shelf submissions reveals a flexible and strategic approach to its maritime borders.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Stunning stats and 'Ronaldo behaviour' - is Yamal cut out to rival Messi?
Lamine Yamal has already achieved more than Lionel Messi at the same age, will the 17-year-old build a legacy to rival the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner?
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:As Warren Buffett prepares to retire, does his investing philosophy have a future?
Superstar investor Warren Buffett has announced plans to retire. Whatever happens next will reveal the enduring power โ or limitations โ of his philosophy.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Why do some people get a curved back as they age and what can I do to avoid it?
Protecting your posture isnโt just about appearance. Itโs about staying strong, mobile and independent as you age.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:OPINION: Book bans draw libraries into damaging culture wars that undermine their purpose
For the last four years, school and public libraries have been drawn into a culture war that seeks to censor, limit and discredit diverse perspectives. Yet time and time again, as librarians have been encouraged or even directed to remove books that include LGBTQ+, Black, Latino and Indigenous characters or themes or history from their [โฆ] The post OPINION: Book bans draw libraries into damaging culture wars that...
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: March 31 Protests - Judge Blasts State for Mishandling Case of Locked-Up Suspects
[New Zimbabwe] High Court judge Justice Esther Muremba on Monday had no kind words for the State after it emerged that the prosecution is yet to record witness statements a month after the 95 were locked up.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Families Live in Limbo On Cape Town's Railway Lines
[GroundUp] PRASA has been mum for months about relocation plans
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:New wine in old bottles? EU pushing old trade deals on Africa before summit
The European Commission is trying to "diversify" the blocโs trade partnerships, in the wake of Trump's tariffs.In the case of Africa, that means a new push to encourage countries to ratify economic partnership agreements with the EU โ many of which have been on the table for several decades.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Gateway to Corruption: Cambodiaโs Education-Crime Nexus
Some private educational institutions have established ties to corrupt tycoons and crime-linked entities, while the public system is reliant on philanthropy โ often from those very same sources.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:'We were happy to be invited', only survivor of toxic mushroom lunch tells court
Ian Wilkinson was left seriously ill after the meal, which led to the deaths of his wife and two relatives.
Published on: May 06, 2025 | Source:Labor settled the โfunding warsโ just before the election. Here are 4 big issues schools still face
Now Labor has been returned for a second term, what should its priorities be for schools?
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