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Rwanda: Through the Lens - Excitement Builds in Kinigi Ahead of Kwita Izina Festival

[New Times] The landscape of Kinigi is transforming as it prepares to host the 20th anniversary of Kwita Izina, or the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, Rwanda's leading tourism flagship event.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Kagame Criticises Expensive Air Travel in Africa

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has made a call for lowering the high cost of air travel across Africa, stating that flying should not remain a luxury reserved for the rich.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

DR Congo announces new Ebola outbreak

Authorities suspect 28 cases of the deadly virus, with the latest recorded in the southern Kasai province.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,200

An aftershock hit the quake-hit area of Afghanistan on Thursday as aid organisations struggle to reach survivors.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Judge blocks Trump’s bid to cut $4bn in US foreign aid

Federal judge says Trump administration cannot refuse to spend funds appropriated by US Congress.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Nigeria: Why Marafa Should Team Up With Lawal in PDP, By Suleman Ahmad Tudu

[Premium Times] Both men were once comrades in the G-8 coalition that resisted former Governor Abdulaziz Yari's alleged selfish imposition of candidates within the APC. Their reunion today could prove to be the game-changer Zamfara desperately needs

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: The Ethiopian Dam On the Nile River Is Defined As a 'Threat' By Egypt and Sudan

[Agenzia Fides] Addis Ababa -- "The Ethiopian dam on the Nile is a continuing threat to stability in the eastern Nile basin," states a joint statement from Egypt and Sudan issued yesterday, September 3, at the conclusion of the meeting held in Cairo between the ministers of foreign affairs and irrigation of both countries.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ukraine allies ready to commit to post-war security guarantees

Leaders also held a call with Trump to discuss ways of ramping up pressure on the Kremlin.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo

Health officials urge people to take preventive measures following a new outbreak of the deadly virus.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Peter Thiel-backed fintech Brex plots European expansion in push for IPO

The $12bn group seeks expansion in sign of resilience among start-ups launched in a period of ultra-low interest rates

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Citi to tap BlackRock for top clients’ wealth management

Wall Street bank to draw on asset manager’s expertise to oversee $80bn in client assets

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

European markets close higher; Denmark's Orsted launches U.S. lawsuit over wind farm blockage

European stock markets closed higher on Thursday as global investors assessed U.S. jobs data.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Israeli president expected fly to UK to meet with British ministers next week

Israeli president expected fly to UK to meet with British ministers next week Israel’s president will visit London next Thursday, weeks before the UK is expected to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in New York City later in September, The Guardian reported on Wednesday, citing two unnamed sources. Isaac Herzog is expected to meet British ministers. Gideon Saar visited the UK in the spring and...

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

UK complicit in Israeli war crimes, Jeremy Corbyn's tribunal hears

UK complicit in Israeli war crimes, Jeremy Corbyn's tribunal hears There were around 50 people packed into a room in Westminster's historic Church House to hear evidence onBritain'srole inIsrael'sgenocidein Gaza. But over 12,000 people were watching online. Thursday was the first day of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn's highly publicised Gaza Tribunal, which aims to hold Britain accountable for its role in enabling...

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Nepal to block Facebook, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, others

Nepal's government said it would block access to several social media platforms which had so far failed to register with authorities as part of a crackdown on misuse. The law has been met with some protests and dissent.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

British railways face an uncertain future under state ownership

Plus, how the fuel cap is distorting transport costs

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Prominent Palestinian academic dies from Israeli-imposed Gaza famine

Prominent Palestinian academic dies from Israeli-imposed Gaza famine A prominentPalestinianacademic, writer and poet has died from severe malnutrition as a result ofIsrael's months-long blockade of theGazaStrip. Omar Harb died on Thursday after his health had deteriorated in recent weeks, local mediareported. The total number of famine-related deaths in Gaza has risen to 370, with the majority of victims comprised of...

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Xi and Kim hold talks as west fears emergence of β€˜autocratic alliance’

First in-person meeting in six years of Chinese and North Korean leaders comes as Pyongyang and Moscow deepen ties

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Campaigners challenging Palestine Action ban face 42 terrorism charges

Campaigners challenging Palestine Action ban face 42 terrorism charges Six campaigners seeking to lift theUKgovernment's ban on direct action group Palestine Action have been charged with terrorism offences for allegedly expressing support for the now-proscribed organisation. Defend Our Juries (DOJ) said on Tuesday that six of their key spokespeople had beenrounded up in dawn raids,hours before a scheduled news...

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Scotland will no longer provide grants to arms companies that supply Israel

Scotland will no longer provide grants to arms companies that supply Israel The Scottish government has banned arms companies that provide arms to Israel from getting grants and and investment support, The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Arms companies will now have to prove they are not supplying Israel, Scottish First Minister John Swinney said.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

The Variables of OPCON: One Wartime OPCON Transition, Multiple PlansΒ 

Across several transition plans, the South Korea-U.S. alliance has devised different types of command structures to follow the wartime OPCON transition.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

OrbΓ‘n’s favorite Brussels think tank received millions from Budapest, new figures reveal

MCC Brussels has received more than 6 million in funding to influence debate on public policy.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Russia Rejects U.S. Pressure on Venezuela: Zakharova

Moscow warns of risks to international security as Washington escalates measures against the Bolivarian revolution. On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova rejected external pressure on Venezuela and its government. RELATED: 80 Years Later: Venezuela Honors China’s Triumph Over Japanese Aggression β€œThe actions of the West toward nations that want to pursue their own […]

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

'Out of control': Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon funicular crash

At least 16 people were killed and 20 more injured, some critically, Portuguese authorities say.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Israeli football feeling the pressure as Gaza genocide backlash grows

Israeli football feeling the pressure as Gaza genocide backlash grows Last month Suleiman al-Obeid, a footballer known as the β€œPalestinian Pele”, waskilledby Israeli forces in Gaza while queueing for food. β€œObeid wasn’t just a friend and former teammate on the national team, he was one of the most talented and ambitious players I’d ever known,” Mohammad Abu Aita, a formerPalestiniannational team player,toldMiddle East...

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

China Briefing 4 September 2025: Shanghai cooperation summit; ETS β€˜absolute emissions cap’; China’s heatwave adaptation

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate... The post China Briefing 4 September 2025: Shanghai cooperation summit; ETS β€˜absolute emissions cap’; China’s heatwave adaptation appeared first on Carbon Brief.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Carbon Brief favicon Carbon Brief

IAA: German automakers need to step on the gas to stay relevant

As the International Mobility Show opens in Munich, the German car industry is facing roadblocks on many sides. That's why manufactures are polishing up to prove they are ready to conquer the future of modern mobility.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Danish company sues Trump administration over wind farm stop-work order

Revolution Wind argued in the filing that the administration lacked the legal authority for the stop-work order.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Meloni’s got balls and Draghi’s the daddy: The political wisdom of Giorgio Armani

The legendary fashion icon, who died Thursday, occasionally ventured opinions on Italy's politicians.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Brussels should encourage Apple to buy American, not European

The EU ought to be wary of interest in Mistral from the US tech behemoth

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Rayner tax error shines light on UK property trust rules

Deputy prime minister failed to comply with stamp duty legislation governing second homes

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Film about Gaza child's killing gets record ovation at Venice

The Voice of Hind Rajab re-enacts the killing of a Palestinian girl whose car was fired on by Israeli forces.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

Former foreign minister sentenced to hard labour for corruption in Zambia

Joseph Malanji was convicted of acquiring properties and helicopters that were suspected to be the proceeds of crime.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Dystopian futures and Gaza tragedy in focus at Venice

As the 2025 Venice Film Festival draws to a close, it will be remembered for films that bravely reflect on the wars and politics of the time β€” and the impact of technology on the future.

Published on: September 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)