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'Tortured' Ugandan activist found at Tanzanian border
One of Agather Atuhaire's colleagues says she shows "indications of torture" after being detained in Tanzania.
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Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs over breakdown in talks as Apple stares at 25%
Sweeping levies targeting bloc would start June 1 as China continues charm offensive across continent to deepen engagement.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Africa: 12 African Countries Commit to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration for Improved Mpox and Health Emergency Response
[Africa CDC] Nairobi, Kenya -- Twelve African countries have joined hands to facilitate stronger cross-border collaboration to respond, prevent and control disease outbreaks. The continent has recorded over 16,398 confirmed mpox cases and 1,180 deaths in 22 countries as of February 10, 2025.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Abiola's Wife Praises Tinubu Over Nigeria's IMF Debt Settlement
[Vanguard] Prof. Zainab Duke-Abiola, wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms, resulting in the repayment of $3.4 billion debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Mauritius: Chagos Treaty Doesn't End Harm to Indigenous People
[HRW] The UK and Mauritius on May 22, 2025, announced they had agreed a treaty concerning the Chagos Archipelago. Over 50 years ago, the UK and US forcibly displaced the entire Chagossian Indigenous people, mostly to Mauritius, for a US military base on the island of Diego Garcia and have prevented their return to live in their homeland, an ongoing colonial crime against humanity.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump suggests 50% tariff on EU goods starting in June
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union, as the trade war intensifies.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump calls for 50% tariffs on EU imports from June 1
Calling the trade talks a stalemate, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on the EU on June 1. European markets took an immediate tumble following Trump's social media post.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks
Moving forward work on just transition and implementing recommendations from the Global Stocktake of climate progress are key priorities for upcoming UN negotiations The post Brazil seeks early deals on two stalled issues at Bonn climate talks appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:After Protests Force a Shake-up, Who Would Become Mongoliaβs Next Prime Minister?
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene is expected to resign early next week amid public outrage over a lavish lifestyle. Who will succeed him?
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Villamizar Holds Massive Campaign Rally Ahead of Guayana Esequiba Elections
βTogether we are building history from Guayana Esequiba,β said Admiral Villamizar at the close of his campaign. Neil Villamizar, the candidate for governor of the state of Guayana Esequiba backed by the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), led a festive and massive campaign closing event on Thursday. RELATED: Venezuelan Electoral Council Opens 12 Polling [β¦]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US says Sudan used chemical weapons in war as it issues new sanctions
The state department is imposing new sanctions on the country's government because of the findings.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Ethnosport Festival opens in Istanbul with focus on family
The 7th Ethnosport Culture Festival has opened at Istanbul AtatΓΌrk Airport, bringing together traditional sports and cultural activities from a wide range of countries.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:UNHCR underscores plight of Rohingya refugees amid alarming reports
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Friday released astatement expressing grave concern over reports that two boats carrying Rohingya refugees sank off the coast of Myanmar earlier this month, with an estimated 427 people dead.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Guterres calls on Israel to accept UNβs βdetailed, principledβ aid plan for Gaza
The UN Secretary-General on Friday outlined a five-stage plan to provide lifesaving aid to the stricken population of Gaza, making clear the organization will not take part in any scheme that fails to respect international law or basic humanitarian principles.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Aid teams highlight growing anxiety in Gaza after food is looted
Long-awaited food supplies have been looted in Gaza overnight while being transported to desperate communities in the war-torn enclave, UN aid teams reported on Friday.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:UN rights chief calls on South Sudanβs warring parties to end renewed fighting
The UN on Friday warned of further deterioration in the human rights situation in South Sudan amid an uptick in hostilities, arbitrary arrests and hate speech since February.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Syrians face staggering needs amid insecurity and healthcare crisis
Millions of people in Syria continue to face mortal danger from unexploded munitions, disease and malnutrition and more international support is urgently required, senior UN aid officials said on Friday.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Escalating violence drives food crisis across eastern DR Congo, warns WFP
As violence intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Food Programme (WFP)warned Friday that food insecurity is worsening both within the country and in neighbouring States, where 140,000 Congolese have fled since January.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Diplomats prepare ground for June conference on two-State solution for Israel and Palestine
Diplomats convened at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday to lay the groundwork for a crucial international conference in June, aimed at advancing global efforts towards achieving a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens EU with 50 percent tariff from June 1
Ultimatum comes hours before crunch call between U.S. and EU trade negotiators.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Japanβs βmenβs concept cafesβ face scrutiny over unlicensed adult services
By operating as restaurants, these cafes have managed to skirt Japanβs adult entertainment law licensing requirements.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:South Sudan should βpull back from the brinkβ: UN
Civilian-populated areas, including a Medecins Sans Frontieres medical facility, have been targeted by warring sides despite warnings of a health catastrophe.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Why it matters that the EU is pushing to offshore asylum: 10 questions
Externalising asylum is the hottest trend in EU migration policy; but just 10 years ago the European Commission opposed it on humanitarian and legal grounds. Here's what you need to know.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Over 400 International Observers To Monitor the Venezuelan Elections
The Bolivarian government offers guarantees for free and sovereign elections on May 25. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that more than 400 international observers will monitor the regional and legislative elections set to take place this coming Sunday in Venezuela. RELATED: Building a New Model of Direct Democracy in Venezuela In the weeks [β¦]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Bye-bye buybacks? Big Oil's record-breaking shareholder payouts are under threat
A protracted slump in crude prices has ratcheted up the pressure on Big Oil's commitment to allocate cash to shareholders.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Will Security Operations Halt Kenya-Ethiopia Cross-Border Crimes?
[ISS] Kenya's police have achieved some positive results, but lasting solutions require ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'
Has the Mission: Impossible series finally run out of steam? It would appear so.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump targets illegal migration with remittance tax plan
Washington plans a 5% tax on remittance transfers that would cover millions of foreigners living in the US. With about $160 billion sent by Latin Americans alone, their home countries would be among the hardest hit.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Chinese robot makers led by Unitree dazzle at Macauβs Beyond Expo amid AI boom
The significant presence of robotics companies underscores the intense domestic competition in the rapidly growing sector.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:South Africa: HIV Activists Urge Parliament to Respond to Pepfar Cuts
[GroundUp] Parliament told that many clinics have closed and people can't access HIV medication
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:What is Europe doing about deepfake porn? Not enough
Thousands of women worldwide are victims of such attacks on their physical and psychological integrity.These attacks leave an indelible mark in the form of trauma, depression, or fear. Yet as of today, most EU countries lack clear criminal provisions addressing such deepfakes.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Civil Law Court Summons Speaker Koon Over U.S.$209,000 in Rental Proceeds
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Just weeks after his election as Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Hon. Richard N. Koon has been summoned by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court, in Montserrado County to respond to a lawsuit filed by his wife, Angeline Mamie Worloh Koon. The case centers on allegations that the Speaker has failed to account for over US$209,000 in rental income from ten jointly owned...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Amazon tribe sues New York Times over story it says led to porn addict claims
The lawsuit claims a report portrayed the Marubo people as "unable to handle" basic internet exposure.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Australiaβs record floods on east coast leave 4 dead, 1 missing
New South Wales Premier Christopher Minns praised emergency services and volunteers for rescuing 678 people in recent days in βamazing, heroic effortβ.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Young Hong Kong investors want AI involved in their portfolio decisions, survey says
Some younger wealth-management clients even trust robo-advisers more than humans, according to EY.
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