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'I have no plan B': Gaza's families left to starve under Israeli aid shutdown

'I have no plan B': Gaza's families left to starve under Israeli aid shutdown Submitted by Maha Hussaini on Tue, 04/29/2025 - 13:04 Desperate Palestinians live on unhealthy single meal a day as 'silent malnutrition' spreads among children A Palestinian woman with her malnourished son in Gaza City (MEE/Mohammed al-Hajjar) Off After Israel sealed Gaza's boundaries last month, Ibrahim al-Madhoun managed to gather a few...

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Zimbabwe: We Are Not Weaklings, We Are Not Cowards - Rural Teachers Say, As Requests for Salary Hikes Are Ignored

[New Zimbabwe] AMALGAMATED Rural Teachers Association of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) secretary general Robson Chere has bemoaned government's decision to ignore their plight, and warned that their silence should not be taken for weakness or cowardice.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Underfire Minister Garwe Drags Mnangagwa Into Messy, Illegal Takeover of Arlington Estate

[New Zimbabwe] BARELY a month after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was made to hand over some 480 hectares of the remainder of Arlington Estate to PPC Zimbabwe, documents have revealed it has belonged to a housing cooperative since 2006.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Police Raid Shops, Arrest Suspected Drug Dealers in Bauchi

[Premium Times] The police said they aimed at disrupting drug trafficking in Unguwar Tudun Wadan Dan'iya, also known as Bayan Gari, in the metropolitan area of Bauchi.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Hong Kong health experts urge older residents to get Covid jab amid fatalities

City records 10 Covid-related deaths in a month, while fewer than 100,000 vaccine doses given to those aged 50 and above over past year.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Child damages Mark Rothko painting estimated at โ‚ฌ50m in Dutch museum

A painting by American artist Mark Rothko, valued at up to 50 million, has been damaged by a child at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Africa: SA Sends Condolences to Iran After Port Explosion

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), has conveyed its condolences to the government and people of Iran following the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Government Agrees to Suspend Vat Increase Decision

[SAnews.gov.za] Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has agreed to a court order suspending his decision to increase the VAT rate by 0.5 percentage points.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Western Cape Residents Urged to Comment On Proposed Vehicle Licence Fee Increases

[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Government (WCG) is inviting residents to provide feedback on the proposed increases to motor vehicle licence (MVL) fees.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nothing goes to waste: Coastal industries are upcycling oyster shells and old fishing nets

From Franceโ€™s Atlantic coast to the Spanish Mediterranean, marine industries are finding new ways to turn their waste into treasure.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

InClassica festival in Dubai gathers global classical artists & orchestras for two weeks of concerts

In this episode of Cult, weโ€™re in Dubai at InClassica, where international orchestras and soloists gather for two weeks of classical performances and new works by composer Alexey Shor.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Uzbekistanโ€™s tech boom: How ICT innovation is driving economic growth

In this episode of Business Line of Uzbekistan, we explore how the country's technology and ICT sectors are expanding, creating jobs, attracting investment and positioning Uzbekistan as a regional leader in innovation.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trade war: China calls Boeing โ€˜victimโ€™ of Trump tariff policy as jets return to US

US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from Chinaโ€™s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Shell shock: Meet the French professor turning oyster waste into building material

French researchers are turning discarded oyster shells into eco-friendly concrete with significantly lower CO emissions. Currently being tested along the French Atlantic coast, this material could replace scarce sand and gravel while supporting marine life.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Conservative-Social Democratic Coalition Makes Friedrich Merz Virtual German Chancellor

He is expected to assume leadership of the new federal government on May 6. On Monday, Germanyโ€™s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democratic Party (SPD), paving the way for a new federal government led by CDU leader Friedrich Merz. RELATED: Germany Paid Two Million Euros to Victims of Colonia [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Bali renews rabies warnings for tourists visiting monkey parks and wildlife attractions

Despite there being no cases of visitors contracting rabies from monkeys at the parks, officials still advise caution against getting close.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Children among victims of new Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip

At least 27 Palestinians were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to local health officials.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Lawmakers push for โ€˜Monaco-styleโ€™ marina in Hong Kongโ€™s Hung Hom development

Suggestions for โ€˜world-classโ€™ yacht berthing facility include incorporating luxury properties to attract high-end tourists and investors.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

BP profit falls sharply but CEO says oil major 'off to a great start' in strategy reset

British oil giant BP on Tuesday posted slightly weaker-than-expected first-quarter net profit, following a recent strategic reset and a slump in crude prices.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

China has the upper hand in trade war as Trump flounders

Beyond defending its interests, Beijingโ€™s long preparations for the tariff war are primed to reshape the future global order.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Canadian man arrested after death of ex-NHLer whose neck was cut by skate won't face charges in U.K

Adam Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenceman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28, 2023.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Weber re-elected European People's Party chief at congress in Valencia

Annual congress of the party representing the largest cohort in the European Parliament continues in Spanish city blighted by flood six months ago.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Who will lead the African Development Bank?

The top job at the African Development Bank is up for grabs, with the election slated for May 29. Five candidates vying to lead the bank have been sharing their visions for the next five years.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Deutsche Bank posts 39% jump in profit, lifts credit provisions amid U.S. tariffs uncertainty

German banks stand to benefit as the country's political environment settles under the potential stewardship of a centrist coalition.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Car ramming attacks on the rise: What is happening in Europe?

After a car drove into a crowd in Vancouver, killing 11 people, we look at previous incidents where cars have been used as weapons in Europe.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU needs defense autonomy as US shifts focus, EU Council chief says

Antรณnio Costa says Europe needs to make its own weapons.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in China's Liaoyang, officials say

Industrial accidents occur frequently in China, usually due to staff ignoring safety features due to a lack of training or pressure from their superiors.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trumpโ€™s tariff pressure, offering businesses respite

The Malaysian governmentโ€™s decision to postpone its tax expansion should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Deutsche Bank posts robust results boosted by asset management

Higher growth in major divisions such as private banking and investment banking also contributed significantly to Deutsche Bankโ€™s strong performance in the first quarter.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Panamanian Police Repress Protests Against Social Security Reforms

Citizens reject changes that will lead to poverty-level pensions. On Monday, the Panamanian National Police harshly cracked down on citizens protesting against Law 462, which reforms the Social Security Fund, and against the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States. RELATED: MoU Allowing U.S. Military Presence in Panama is Unconstitutional: Sevillano Riot [โ€ฆ]

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

'Embrace': Czech artist reimagines Berlinโ€™s Hamburger Bahnhof with monumental installation

Czech artist Klรกra Hosnedlovรก has transformed Berlinโ€™s Hamburger Bahnhof with her largest exhibition to date, 'Embrace', featuring monumental tapestries, sculptures, and a soundscape inspired by her home near the Czech-Slovakian border.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai gets boost from Tencent tie-up, offering services on WeChat

With access to more than a billion users on Tencentโ€™s platforms, Pony.ai is set to significantly boost its revenue potential.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Two-State solution nearing point of no return, warns UN chief

The UN Secretary-General has warned that the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine is nearing collapse, urging world leaders to take bold, irreversible steps to preserve hopes for lasting peace.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Children in Gaza โ€˜going to bed starvingโ€™ amid blockade

The biggest UN aid agency in Gaza on Tuesday condemned the two-month Israeli blockade that has left families eating barely enough to survive amid daily bombings โ€“ and the sick and injured without lifesaving medical help.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Hundreds of thousands of Afghans forced back into danger, says UNHCR

Afghanistanโ€™s escalating humanitarian crisis is being compounded by the mass return of its nationals from neighbouring countries, UN aid agencies warned on Tuesday.

Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News