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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanLise Klaveness: 'Football is in a critical time'
In an exclusive interview with DW, Lise Klaveness talks about boycotting World Cups and playing Israel. The Norwegian is outspoken on political issues and has just become one of European football's powerbrokers.
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US Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's pick for ambassador to NATO
The US commitment to the military alliance has long been in doubt given Donald Trump’s sharp criticism of European allies and his apparent eagerness to foster ties with Vladimir Putin.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it?
More than 130 million pieces of space debris orbit Earth. If just one piece collides with a spacecraft, it can disrupt critical navigation systems. The European Space Agency is calling for urgent action.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Mexican band has US visas revoked for 'glorifying drug kingpin'
The band Los Alegres del Barranco had shown an image of a cartel leader on stage during a concert.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:How TIFs Impact Racial and Economic Justice at the Local Level
Tax increment financing is one of the most common economic development local financing tools around. Unfortunately, its economic and racial justice impacts are highly negative. This must change.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:China’s hypersonic anti-ship missiles, ‘artificial sun’ milestone: SCMP daily highlights
From day 2 of Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan to a first for China’s Communist Party, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Frontline Failure: Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability and Leadership Gap
Despite being an extremely climate-vulnerable nation, Pakistan remains conspicuously absent from global climate leadership.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Ex-Google engineer joins Shanghai robotics start-up to take lead on advanced AI research
Newly appointed AgiBot chief scientist Luo Jianlan, who previously worked at Google, spearheads the advanced AI research effort.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:South Africa: 'State Failed to Prove Case' as Nigerian Pastor, South African Co-Accused Walk Free on 30 Rape Charges
[allAfrica] Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho have been found not guilty on all charges. The verdict comes eight years after the accused were arrested - Omotoso was in custody for the duration of the trial, while Sulani and Sitho were out on bail.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Conditions worsen for Myanmar earthquake survivors
Frustration rise among Myanmar's earthquake survivors as they face shortages of clean water, food, medicine and shelter.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Israel’s Netanyahu heads to Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrant
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made it clear Hungary will not arrest the Israeli PM despite an international warrant.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:No Time to Waste for Asia-Pacific Leadership
The Asia-Pacific stands at a crossroads amid geopolitical, economic, and environmental volatility, but this turbulence presents an opportunity for transformative leadership.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:European Discontent With Musk Reflected in Tesla Dealership Fire in Rome
Incidents in Italy and Germany underscore the consequences of the political controversy surrounding Elon Musk. Italian authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack that destroyed 17 electric vehicles (EV) at a Tesla dealership on the outskirts of Rome early Monday, the latest in a series of incidents targeting the U.S. EV maker across Europe. RELATED: […]
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Germany sees rise in sexual violence and youth offenses
The number of violent crimes in Germany increased in 2024 with a sharp increase in rapes and sexual assaults. A surge in the number of child offenders was also noted, and crimes by foreigners were also up.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Geopolitical shifts are affecting higher education on the continent
Universities in Africa need to secure funding for students and build new research collaborations while not excluding our US partners
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:India’s Lacking Attempts to Contain Pollution: Bridging the Climate Commitment Gap
As India’s attempt to represent the Global South in conversations with the Global North on climate change takes center stage, there is a clear need to take action at home.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:India’s Lagging Attempts to Contain Pollution: Bridging the Climate Commitment Gap
As India’s attempt to represent the Global South in conversations with the Global North on climate change takes center stage, there is a clear need to take action at home.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Democracy for sale? Why the EU must break with Serbia's Vučić
If the EU stands for democracy rather than just for lithium, it must take a new position in Serbia soon. In the wake of student-led mass protests, support for president Vučić is no longer support for stability if it ever was, writes political analyst Luke Bacigalupo from Belgrade.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:With friends like Trump’s America, who needs enemies?
Whether it’s the Ukraine conflict, global trade or the ability to plan a classified military operation, the US’ credibility is in doubt.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Tesla China-made EV sales fall 11.5% in March as competition rises
The U.S. carmaker is facing a headwinds in China, in particular mounting challenges from local rivals like BYD.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Uganda Launches Largest Malaria Vaccine Introduction to Date
[GAVI] Apac -- Today, Uganda's Ministry of Health, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and Alliance partners, UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), PATH and CHAI rolled out a malaria vaccination campaign in Apac District, northern Uganda. This makes Uganda the 19th country in Africa to introduce the malaria vaccine into routine immunisation, and it is the largest malaria vaccine roll-out to date...
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Mutsvangwa Says Recent Demotion of Army Commander Meant to Weaken Chiwenga
[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has confirmed widely held assumptions that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent 'redeployment' of army commander Anselem Sanyatwe was meant to neutralise his deputy Constantino Chiwenga's influence in the military.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:China urges Myanmar to protect rescuers after military fires shots at aid convoy
Chinese earthquake relief team confirmed safe after Myanmar’s military admits to firing warning shots, causing rescuers to retreat.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu says Israel establishing new security corridor bisecting Gaza Strip
Last month, the Israeli military retook control of the Netzarim Corridor, which splits Gaza in two in the north, as part of the 19 January ceasefire deal.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Video: Al Jazeera reporter on Israel’s expanded Gaza ground attack
Israel’s military has announced a major expansion of its ground assault on Gaza.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong karate body to pay HK$1.58 million in compensation over unfair policy
Court slams Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China for imposing blanket four-month ‘freezing period’ on top members who switched clubs.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:U.S. Fails to Address Root Causes of Ukrainian Conflict: Ryabkov
Almost 73 percent of Ukrainians believe that the Trump’s presidency is having a negative impact on their country. On Tuesday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Washington’s approach to resolving the Ukraine crisis has yet to address the root causes of the conflict. RELATED: Ukraine Violates Partial Truce by Attacking Russian Gas Station […]
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Africa: USAID Funding Freeze Puts Millions of Women at Risk
[allAfrica] Women and girls will suffer devastating consequences from the USAID funding freeze
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Commonwealth should lead the discussion on slavery reparations
The organisation is often dismissed as a talking shop. Reparations are one issue where talking is exactly what's needed.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Ancestral flames, sheephead feasts and knucklebones game —this is how nomads ring in Nauryz
Digital nomads and travellers welcome spring on the Kazakh steppe in Nauryz - where ancestral flames, sheephead feasts and knucklebones games kick off a 10-day nomad festival.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Space science camps and astrophotography: How Qatar is shooting for the stars
From space science to astrophotography, Qatar 365 went stargazing with NASA experts and astronomy enthusiasts for a rare look at the marvels of the universe and how Qatar is nurturing the next generation of scientists.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:What is the ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’, and will it really crash China’s economy?
The US’ mooted idea to devalue the dollar has been compared to the Plaza Accord of the 1980s, which some believe caused Japan’s ‘lost decades’.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Australia-China trade ties ‘imperative’ as both sides eye emerging prospects, risks
As geopolitical uncertainty and US tariffs reset global trade relations, both sides ‘have to work together’, Australian business council says.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:UN condemns killing of 1,000 people in Gaza since ceasefire collapse
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern on Wednesday over the human toll resulting from the intensified hostilities in Gaza.
Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source:Accountability for missing persons is ‘crucial’: UN human rights chief
2024 saw the highest increase in missing persons in at least two decades, with 56,559 new cases recorded, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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