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Africa: Three Common Myths About U.S. Funding Cuts to South Africa

[GroundUp] US and South African officials have contributed to misinformation about the cancellation of funding

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Chinese scientists make seawater uranium extraction 40 times more efficient

With uranium demand tipped to cross 40,000 tonnes by 2040, China is likely to increasingly turn to marine extraction for the heavy metal.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Guterres calls for greater equality and inclusion as world marks Autism Awareness Day

Although people with autism are making enormous contributions to societies across the globe, they still face significant challenges.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Lebanon: UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes, in call for restraint

The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people – including a woman – and injured several others.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

DR Congo: Surging violence as armed groups target civilians in the east, Human Rights Council hears

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, theHuman Rights Council heard on Tuesday.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Sudan on brink of famine as fighting ravages Darfur, UN warns

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating hostilities, particularly in North Darfur.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Myanmar earthquake latest: Entire communities flattened, aid teams say

As the death toll continues to rise in Myanmar after last Friday's earthquake tragedy, UN humanitarians have been rushing to support severely deprived and traumatized victims, warning that the window for lifesaving response is closing.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Gaza aid worker killings: One humanitarian still missing in mass grave

UN humanitarians and partners on Tuesday expressed deep shock at the killing of 15 colleagues on duty in southern Gaza by Israeli forces whoseremains were recovered on Sunday from a shallow grave after a week-long rescue operation, noting that one worker is still missing.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world’s Least Developed Countries

Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Strengthening public health across Lebanon with EIB Global

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Thomas Γ–stros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB Global), met at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg and signed an agreement for a 10 million grant to strengthen public health across Lebanon. The initiative will re-establish Lebanon's Central Public Health Laboratory and prioritize medication provision and...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: WHO News favicon WHO News

Le Pen’s conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right?

After being found guilty of graft, Le Pen's bid to lead France has been dealt a blow. Some will see her as a martyr.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot

Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Africa: William Ruto - From Hustler to Dealmaker?

[ISS] As the 2027 elections loom closer, three grand bargains will determine the president's political future.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

U.S. Launches 1st Human Spaceflight Mission to Earth’s Polar Regions

The crew will conduct 22 experiments aimed at advancing human health and performance in space. On Monday, the United States launched the world’s first human spaceflight mission over the Earth’s polar regions. RELATED: Nearly 2,000 U.S. Scientists Sound Alarm Over Trump’s Assault on Research A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying a four-member crew lifted off aboard […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Germany interior minister defends record on migration

Germany's interior minister says she sees the migration policy of the outgoing coalition government as a success. Nancy Faeser said deportations were up and asylum claims down.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zambia president orders ministers to stop sleeping in cabinet

Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Debt Restructuring Deal Can Serve to Enhance Currency Reserve

[Ethiopian Herald] Debt restructuring is a critical component of financial management that can significantly influence the success and sustainability of both individuals and organizations.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Germany could withdraw citizenship due to 'antisemitism'

"Terror supporters, antisemites and extremists" could have their German citizenship revoked β€” if they hold a second nationality, according to planning documents. Critics of the move say it will lead to unequal treatment.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Labor will urge Fair Work Commission to give real wage rise to three million workers

Labor will urge the Fair Work Commission to increase both award and minimum wages in a written submission to their Annual Wage Review.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Alibaba woos back DingTalk founder to lead office app’s AI push

Chen Hang, who created the app in 2015, will return as DingTalk CEO as Alibaba plans to take a stake in the entrepreneur’s start-up.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ethiopia: Parliament Amends Law Enabling One-Year Extension for Tigray Interim Admin

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba- The House of People's Representatives on Tuesday amended a proclamation allowing interim administrations to be extended twice, each for up to one year. This change enables the Tigray Interim Administration, whose mandate recently expired, to be extended for an additional year.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Israeli air strike on Beirut raises concerns over shaky ceasefire

Second Israeli attack in Lebanon in less than a week raises concerns over shaky ceasefire agreement.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches Mass Cholera Vaccination in Gambella Amid Rising Death Toll, Influx of Displaced People From South Sudan

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- As cholera cases continue to rise in Ethiopia's Gambella region, claiming more lives, the government has launched a weeklong vaccination campaign targeting one million people. Health officials say the campaign, which began over the weekend, will reach all zones of the region, including refugee shelters housing those displaced by ongoing violence in South Sudan.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nearly 2,000 U.S. Scientists Sound Alarm Over Trump’s Assault on Research

The Republican president has laid off thousands of employees from scientific agencies. On Monday, nearly 2,000 top scientists issued an urgent warning about what they call the Trump administration’s β€œwholesale assault on U.S. science,” saying the actions threaten America’s health, economy and global leadership in research. RELATED: Zelensky Tries to Back Out of Rare Earth […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

India’s early moves to shield from Trump’s global tariffs may pay off

The US may not target India as yet under its global reciprocal tariffs given New Delhi’s moves to slash import duties, analysts say.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kos Samaras on polls and the people who’ll decide this election

Kos Samaras, a director of the political consultancy firm Redbridge and a former Labor Party official, joins to talk about the polls and the parties prospects.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

The Wolf of Stellenbosch: Markus Jooste and the making of a financial scandal

Steinheist dives deep into Markus Jooste’s billion-rand fraud and its shocking aftermath

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Klarna's nearing a critical U.S. IPO β€” and it's the biggest test of CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski's 20-year reign

Sebastian Siemiatkowski has been CEO of Klarna for 20 years. He now faces his biggest test yet with a U.S. IPO fast approaching.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

How a Bulgarian cleaning lady became a Russian spy

Many people believed that Tsvetanka D., a Bulgarian national living in Vienna, was leading a very normal life. Nothing could have been further from the truth: this former cleaning lady was in fact a Russian spy.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Africa: Aggressive Resource Mobilization Needed To Mitigate Aid Cut - Africa CDC

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Senior officials of the Africa Centers for Disease Control are holding meetings in the U.S capital, Washington D.C., to discuss future collaboration between the U.S. government and the continental health body, in light of funding cuts by the administration of President Donald Trump.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun files US$8.2 million lawsuit against Kim Sae-ron’s family

Actor’s team seeks damages against the late actress’ family, an unidentified person claiming to be her aunt and operators of YouTube channel Garo Sero.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president a 'parasite'

China began joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday as a "stern warning" against separatism and called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a "parasite," as Taiwan sent warships to respond to China's navy approaching its coast.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Hegseth dangles second Typhon missile system for Philippines

MANILA – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to Manila brought a sigh of relief to his Filipino hosts and new cause for military concern in China. Top Philippine officials and strategists have fretted for months about potential disruptions and possible downgrades in strategic relations amid signs of an isolationist turn in Washington’s foreign policy […] The post Hegseth dangles second Typhon missile system for...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Judge condemns cyberbullying as Joslin Smith kidnapping trial enters fifth week

Judge Nathan Erasmus said online harassment threatened trust in South Africa’s justice system and caused β€˜suspicion’

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Liberia: Former President Weah's Office Refutes Allegation of Withholding Presidential Vehicle

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Lenn Eugene Nagbe, the Chief of Staff to former President George Weah, has launched a fierce criticism of the Director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS), Sam Gaye, accusing him of incompetence and a lack of professionalism in handling his duties.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica