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Israeli leaflets order Jabalia residents to flee south

Israeli leaflets order Jabalia residents to flee south The Israeli military dropped leaflets over Jabalia refugee camp, ordering residents to evacuate south as it intensifies airstrikes across Gaza, according to an Al-Jazeera reporter on the ground. In Khan Younis, at least 11 civilians, including three children, were killed in recent Israeli attacks. Gaza health officials say over 120 people remain missing in the...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Romanians to choose between George Simion and NicuΘ™or Dan in presidential vote runoff

Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European NicuΘ™or Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Weird AI-generated babies greet European leaders at Albanian summit

Italy's Giorgia Meloni thanked the organizers for "making me feel very young again."

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

The China-US AI Race Enters a New (and More Dangerous) Phase

A new tech cold war is underway -- and accelerating.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa's data privacy laws?

African countries are stepping up efforts to hold global tech giants like Meta accountable for data privacy violations. Could this mark a turning point in the continent's digital sovereignty?

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Telemetry Exchange Could Anchor China-US Strategic Stability Dialogues

Strategic competition without adequate information risks misinterpretation, miscalculation, and unintended escalation.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Africa: Official Launch of the UTI-Diag Project - Innovating for Better Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections

[Institut Pasteur de Dakar] The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Africa CEO Forum 2025 - Towards an Ambitious New Deal Between Public Governance and Private Investment

[Africa CEO Forum] Abidjan -- Concluded on May 13 in Abidjan, the AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025 - co-organized by Jeune Afrique Media Group and the IFC - brought together over 2,800 economic and political leaders from 90 countries. This 12th edition marks a strategic turning point in consolidating an ambitious public-private partnership for the continent. This year's edition stood out through concrete commitments: four major...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

EU takes 'wait and see' approach on Hungary's latest assault on civil society

The European Commission is eyeing a new draft Hungarian law against civil society but won't comment until it's passed.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Best live albums, 'Partir un jour' and Tony Todd's final bow: This week’s culture catch-up

In this week’s culture catch-up, we dive into the live albums every collector needs on vinyl, deliver our verdict on 'Partir Un Jour' - the opening film at Cannes - and bid farewell to Tony Todd in the latest Final Destination movie.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Commission still lacking lead scientific advisor on AI despite dozens of applications

The advisor should lead the scientific approach on General-Purpose AI within the AI unit of the European Commission.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Alibaba cements AI leadership as cloud unit reports fastest growth since 2022

Internally, the company is also betting big on the integration of AI technologies with its traditional e-commerce business.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Eurovision: Here are the contest's strongest geopolitical alliances throughout the years

The Meds tend to vote for each other, while France has strong bonds with Israel and Armenia. Baltic countries love Ukraine and their Nordic neighbours.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China Hopes a Fair, Lasting, and Binding Agreement Between Ukraine and Russia

Chinese Diplomat Lin stated that his country supports Russia and Ukraine in starting direct dialogue. On Friday, China expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine would reach a peace agreement in the negotiations taking place in Istanbul, TΓΌrkiye. RELATED: Delegations of Russia and Ukraine Start Meeting in Istanbul β€œChina’s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

China’s bid to survive trade war, PL-15 missiles’ first combat test: SCMP daily highlights

From the maiden voyage of a record-setting Chinese vessel to Beijing doubling down on its domestic economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

HIV programmes will not collapse after Trump funding cuts, Motsoaledi says

The health minister said local investment and support from other global partners would keep the country’s treatment efforts going

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Africa a β€˜geopolitical priority,’ but EU-AU talks aim low

The draft agenda suggesting that no new policy offers will be on the table.Diplomats have briefed that they are not expecting any major announcements and that the meeting will be used primarily to take stock and prepare for an EU-AU leaders’summit later this year.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Fuelling the future: Solar-powered charging for South Africa’s electric trucks

In a country where long-distance driving is the norm, an efficient charging network is vital for the use of fully electric trucks and commercial vehicles

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Zambia: Zambia to Name Lusaka Road After Late President Geingob

[Namibian] Kasama Road in Lusaka, Zambia, is set to be unveiled in honour of the late Namibian president Hage Geingob on Friday, according to Zambian media.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: The Joint Learning Network's Concerted Effort to Strengthen UHC

[Nigeria Health Watch] Providing access to healthcare is widely recognised as a fundamental human right, as outlined in the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), which states that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being".

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kremlin says Trump-Putin contact β€˜extremely important’ for Ukraine peace effort

Comments follow Trump announcement that he is ready to meet with Putin β€œas soon as we can set it up.”

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Frugal innovation upside in a high-spend, high-tech age

The current global conversation on technology focuses on, one, the big deals announced during US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf; and two, the high-stakes rivalry between the US and China or their race to dominate artificial intelligence. Yet this narrative overlooks a quieter set of evolving technology innovations and relationships: the surge and […] The post Frugal innovation upside in a high-spend,...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

U.S. Businesses Race to Restock as China Tariff Cut Offers 90-Day Lifeline

The tariff relief came as companies finalize orders for the winter holiday season, making the timing critical for keeping shelves stocked. American retailers and manufacturers rushed to place orders with Chinese suppliers after the United States and China announced a temporary rollback of reciprocal tariffs, creating a 90-day window to rebuild depleted inventories. RELATED: US […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Georgia hospital says it's following state law in continuing pregnancy of woman on life support

A pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain-dead after a medical emergency has been on life support for three months to let the fetus grow enough to be delivered, a move her family says a hospital told them was required under the state's strict anti-abortion law.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Sudan: Chinese Chargé d'Affaires Affirms Strengthening Cooperation With Sudan

[SNA] Portsudan, May 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Culture and Information and Government Spokesperson Khalid Al-Aiser met in his office on Friday with the ChargΓ© d'Affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China to Sudan, Ambassador Zhang Xianghua. The meeting discussed overall bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to activate and strengthen them, particularly cooperation in the media...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Minister of Information - 'We Trust China Will Continue to Support Sudan in Achieving Security and Stability'

[SNA] Portsudan, May 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Culture and Information and government spokesman Khalid Al-Aiser said, in a post on his Facebook page, "We trust that China, as a friendly country, will continue its support for Sudan to achieve security and stability, and will not stand idly by in the face of attempts to undermine national security in Sudan, the region, and the world." He added, "China has always...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Health Groups Confirm 58% Drop in Maternal Deaths in Two Nigerian States

[Premium Times] Project Aisha is being implemented by a consortium of four organisations: the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), Ingress Health Partners, mDoc Healthcare, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Fake EFCC Operatives, Others in Niger

[Vanguard] The police command in Niger says it has arrested three suspects, who posed as Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) operatives, abducted and robbed students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) University, Lapai.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Harare Council Set to Evict Tenants Over Unpaid Rent and Leases

[263Chat] The City of Harare has announced a debt recovery operation targeting residents, businesses, and institutions occupying council-owned properties who have failed to meet their financial obligations.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Struggle Icon, Duma Nokwe, Awarded Honorary Title of Senior Counsel

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has posthumously awarded struggle veteran human rights lawyer, Advocate Dumalisile (Duma) Philemon Pearce Nokwe, the honorary title of Senior Counsel (SC or Silk) for the Republic of South Africa.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Respect the Rights and Humanity of LGBTQI+ Community

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on South Africans to "resist hate" and show respect to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ (LGBTQI+) persons.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Germany plans to suspend family reunification

The new German government has agreed to stop family members of refugees with subsidiary protection status from moving to Germany. The controversial move will particularly affect Syrian families.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hong Kong doctor convicted over issuing Covid jab exemptions without medical checks

Dr Wong Ping-leung, 62, pleaded guilty to four counts of access to computer with dishonest intent, referring to use of government system to generate the certificates.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Who will win Eurovision 2025? Euronews Culture’s final predictions

26 countries are set to battle it out in one of the most politically charged Eurovision finals ever. Here are the three acts we believe could take home the trophy.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Thai construction tycoon and engineers charged over deadly Bangkok high-rise collapse

The building, meant to house Thailand’s State Audit Office, was the only structure in the Southeast Asian country to collapse in the quake in neighbouring Myanmar, killing 92 people.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews