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German poll: Majority for return to nuclear energy

Some 55% of Germans favor a reversal of nuclear policy according to a marketing poll. The issue has been a point of contention between parties seeking to form a coalition government.

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

Somalia: Jubaland Ministry of Planning Hosts Meeting On Boresha (Nabad) Project in Doolow, Gedo Region

[Radio Dalsan] The Ministry of Planning, Investment, and International Cooperation of the Jubaland Government recently hosted an important meeting in Doolow, Gedo Region, to discuss the BORESHA (NABAD) project.

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

Somalia: President Laftagareen Arrives in Mogadishu for Key Political Discussions With Regional Leaders

[Radio Dalsan] President Abdiaziz Laftagareen of South West State arrived in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, earlier today. His arrival marked the beginning of a high-profile meeting with the leaders of South West State (KGS), Galmudug, and Hirshabelle, in the presence of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

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

Somalia: Somali Government Suspends Overseas Travel for Minors and Suspected Migrants

[Radio Dalsan] The Somali government has officially announced a comprehensive ban on overseas travel for unaccompanied minors and individuals suspected of attempting to migrate illegally.

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

Liberia: Mother's Cry for Justice - Family Shattered By Rape, Incest, and Abandonment

[Liberian Investigator] Zota District -- In the fading evening light, Gorpu Yarkpawolo (not her real name) sits barefoot outside a neighbor's home, her three young sons gathered around her. Tears roll silently down her cheeks as she recounts the horror that has haunted her family since 2022. Her voice quivers--not with anger, but with a quiet, desperate resolve to save her children's future from the shadows of...

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

Liberia: President Boakai Orders Probed Into Blackout At International Airport

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched a full-scale investigation into the recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), ordering immediate corrective measures and long-term solutions to safeguard Liberia's main international gateway from future blackouts.

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

Liberia: Jemima Wolokollie Weighs in On Nimba By-Election

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Former Deputy Commerce Minister Jemima Wolokollie has urged residents of Nimba County to "vote wisely" in the upcoming Senatorial by-election slated for April 22, 2025. Speaking to journalists in Monrovia on Wednesday, April 2, Wolokollie described the vote as a litmus test for the county ahead of the 2029 general and presidential elections.

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

Chance of asteroid hitting Moon increases slightly

Asteroid 2024 YR4 won’t hit Earth but now has a 3.8% chance of striking the Moon.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Climate favicon BBC Climate

Malaysia’s electronics sector at risk as experts call out Trump’s β€˜voodoo’ tariffs

Analysts say Washington’s semiconductor exemption offers little relief as Malaysia’s broader electronics industry face steep import levies.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

From the hospital to the lab: How we reported the snakebite scandal

You might think of snakebite as a niche issue rather than a devastating one. But it is thought to kill somewhere between 80,000 and 140,000 people a year.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Liberia: CCL, LTA Move to Reroute Ace Cable to Address Internet Disruptions in Liberia

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Cable Consortium of Liberia (CCL), in partnership with the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), has begun work to redirect the country's undersea internet cable from beneath PHP Park in Monrovia, in a critical move aimed at ending persistent nationwide connectivity disruptions.

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

Which EU countries have the highest and lowest hourly labour costs?

Hourly labour costs ranged from 10.6 in Bulgaria to 55.2 in Luxembourg in 2024.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Niger Junta’s Release of Detainees Falls Short

Click to expand Image Former Niger President Mohamed Bazoum at the Elysee Palace in Paris, February 16, 2023. 2023 Michel Euler/AP Photo This week, Niger’s military junta released about 50 people from prison, including several former government officials, military officers, and a journalist who had been arrested following the July 2023 coup. Several others still languish behind bars on politically motivated charges,...

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

Liberia: Climate Change Impact On Rice Production in Liberia - Case Studies of Kpatawee and Gbedin Rice Farms

[Liberian Investigator] Agricultural production in Liberia is primarily based on rain-fed farming, which is dependent on the April-November rainy season. Over 80% of Liberia's 4.5 million population relies on small-scale subsistence farming, with rice serving as the staple crop. For centuries, Ttraditional shifting cultivation which requires both heavy rainfall and sunlight has been the predominant farming method in...

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

Uganda: Hima Cement Gives Kabaka Birthday Run Sh20 Million Boost to Fight HIV/Aids

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Hima Cement has reaffirmed its commitment to community health by contributing sh20 million towards this year's Kabaka Birthday Run and celebrations, a landmark event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda.

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

South Korea’s Jeju unsettled by rise in crime as Chinese tourists return in droves

Official data shows Chinese visitors accounted for 66 per cent of foreign crimes between 2019 and 2023 67 per cent in 2023 alone.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Rwanda: AFC/M23 Warns of Retaliation If Congolese Army Attacks Persist in Walikale

[New Times] The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion has warned that it will "eliminate the threat at its source" if the Kinshasa regime continues its attacks or provocations against civilians in Walikale.

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

ASEAN’s Position in Plastic Treaty Negotiations: Paper Tiger, Plastic Dragon?

ASEAN has become an attractive destination for petrochemical expansion and plastic waste exports, given its proximity to China and regional appetite for foreign investment. This will come at high risks to the region.

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

How the UN Sustainable Development Goals Can Advance Racial Equity

What do the United Nations’ sustainable development goals have to do with advancing equity goals? More than you might think. Here are some stories from the field.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

3 ways Asean can survive Trump’s tariff war – and 4 ways China can help

Amid escalating global trade tensions, Southeast Asian nations must stick together and diversify their options to mitigate external shocks.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump follows the minerals trail – but for weapons not clean energy?

The US is racing to secure supplies of critical minerals, including from war-torn DRC - but their military uses seem to be a higher priority than advancing a green transition The post Trump follows the minerals trail – but for weapons not clean energy? appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Middle East: Israel expands Gaza City operation

The Israeli military says it has widened operations in the northern Gaza Strip, claiming it eliminated a Hamas command center. Israel also killed the commander of a Palestinian militant group in Lebanon.

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

Europe's banks battered as Trump tariffs put U.S. recession on the horizon

Banks are weathering the storm of a dual-pronged attack linked to their significant U.S. exposure and diminished prospects for the European economy.

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

Artificial Intelligence Dominates Industrial Landscape at Hannover Messe

Demand for humanoid robots is expected to grow by 60 percent annually over the next few decades. The sprawling halls of Hannover Messe, a leading annual trade fair in Germany, have long been considered a barometer of industrial innovation. RELATED: U.S. and UK Fail to Commit to Promoting Ethical and Open Artificial Intelligence This year’s […]

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

Slovakia grapples with new protests over β€˜Russian-style’ bill

Critics say the bill would discredit NGOs that receive any kind of foreign funding.

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

Field hospitals rise as Myanmar’s health response struggles to cope

Temporary field hospitals have sprung up across Myanmar after a deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay on 28 March.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US envoy says he's working on DR Congo minerals deal

DR Congo hopes that US involvement in its minerals sector would help deter Rwandan-backed rebels.

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

Trump made all beer more expensive β€” and no one knows why

A 25 percent U.S. tariff meant for aluminum is now hitting all imported beers β€” bottled or canned.

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

Constitutional Court Upholds South Korean President’s Impeachment

The Constitutional Court upheld Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment. As of April 4, Yoon is no longer president of South Korea and a snap election must take place within 60 days.

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

Danish PM Frederiksen Rebukes U.S. Attempt to Annex Greenland

β€˜You cannot annex other countries β€” not even under the pretext of international security,’ she stressed. Accusing the United States of subjecting Denmark and Greenland to β€œpressure and threats,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday firmly rejected U.S. attempt to annex the Greenland, citing international law. RELATED: The White House is Considering How Much […]

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

Trump puts an end to tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

Chinese online retailers such as Temu and Shein had been taking advantage of a little-known tax exemption, known as the de minimis provision, to sell their products at very low prices in the US.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hong Kong customs aim to fully launch tobacco laser labels by June 2027

Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says exact launch date to depend on how much time is needed to amend the relevant laws, among other factors.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Sir Elton John’s AIDS charity blacklisted in Russia for LGBTQ+ support

The charity has been officially designated as an "undesirable organisation." This move further escalates tensions between Russia and organisations promoting LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Climate observatory with edge over satellites faces DOGE ax

Scientists fear an "irreplaceable" loss of key climate data as Trump's cost-cutting plans target a key CO2 monitoring site in Hawaii. Why is the Mauna Loa Observatory so important?

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

UN rights office calls for end to Israel's β€˜illegal presence’ in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Amid reports of escalating settler violence in the West Bank, the UN rights office, OHCHR, briefed the Palestinian rights committee at UN Headquarters in New York, which also featured a screening of the Oscar winning documentary No Other Land.

Published on: April 04, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News