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Digital Media May Be Easing China-US Tensions, Not Fueling Them
New research finds that Americans who primarily get news from online and social media platforms have lower levels of hostility toward China.
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EU and six member states take βhistoric stepβ by ratifying UN treaty to protect the high seas
The High Seas Treaty has the potential to bring about a significant shift in global ocean conservation efforts.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:European Union and the United Arab Emirates Launch Free Trade Talks
This initiative aims to expand further the EUβs global trade network, which currently comprises 44 agreements. On Wednesday, the European Commission confirmed that the European Union (EU) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formally launched negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a potential breakthrough towards the EUβs first comprehensive trade deal [β¦]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Haribo recalls bags of sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found
The confectionary company says it is working with the police after several people report feeling ill.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:From Marshall Islands to Dakotas, Environmental Crimes Cannot Be Covered Up
In the bulliesβ playbook, silencing opponents is key. Hereβs why it always backfires.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Italian feminist designer Maria Grazia Chiuri leaves Dior
A new change of chair in the fashion world. Roman designer Maria Grazia Chiuri is leaving the artistic direction of the Parisian fashion house.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Uzbekistan and Slovenia strengthen ties with new trade and cooperation agreements
Uzbekistan is Slovenia's second-largest foreign trade partner in Central Asia, and the two plan to increase trade turnover to 500 million by further expanding the exchange of goods and services.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Trust in EU at 18-year high but fears for economy rising
Regular poll confirmed trend of recent months for uptick in approval for and trust in EU, against fragile geopolitical backdrop.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Police in Indonesia arrest Australian man for allegedly smuggling cocaine into Bali
The Southeast Asian country has extremely strict drug laws and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Four Arrested for Issuing Driving Licences Fraudulently
[SAnews.gov.za] Four people have been arrested for allegedly issuing driving licences fraudulently in Lephalale, in Limpopo, by the anti-corruption wing of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks).
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Nkabane Congratulates 17-Year-Old Up Graduate On Actuarial Science Achievement
[SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, has congratulated one of the University of Pretoria's (UP) youngest-ever graduates, Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli, who obtained her degree in Actuarial Science at the age of 17.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: 400 Suspects Arrested During Nationwide Vala Umgodi Operations
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 427 suspects during nationwide Vala Umgodi Operations conducted from 19 May 2025 to 25 May 2025.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:China and Pacific Island Countries Strengthen Ties
The Pacific countries recognized that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory. On Wednesday, China and 11 Pacific Island nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties, according to a joint statement released during a two-day meeting hosted in the city of Xiamen. RELATED: China Urges the United States to Protect International Students Amid [β¦]
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:EU must assert independence with arms spending and Ukraine accession, says von der Leyen
βI am deeply convinced that history is calling on us now. Just like back in 1989, when the winds of change swept through Europe," she said on accepting the Charlemagne prize.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Africa: WHO, Africa CDC and RKI Expand Unique Partnership to Strengthen Collaborative Surveillance in Africa
[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Berlin, Geneva -- The World Health Organization (WHO), Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) announced today the expansion of the successful Health Security Partnership to Strengthen Disease Surveillance in Africa (HSPA) to seven countries on the continent.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Guinea: Trust Deficit Threatens Guinea's Peaceful Return to Civilian Rule
[ISS] Despite some progress, consensus on the electoral process and the expansion of democratic freedoms remains crucial.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Drinking water shortage in decade without new reservoirs, minister says
Changes to planning laws could speed up projects, but experts warn water consumption will also need limiting.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Nigeria Facing Imminent Economic Catastrophe Over Mindless Borrowing, Youth Group Warns Tinubu
[Vanguard] With Nigeria's debt projected to hit 180 trillion, the Youth Arise Movement (YAM) has raised the alarm over continued borrowing by the Federal Government, warning that the country is on the brink of economic collapse. The group has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to suspend further external loan requests and urged the National Assembly to reject any such proposals.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Deputy President to Address Evangelical Presbyterian Church's 150th Anniversary
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the gala dinner for the 150th anniversary of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of South Africa (EPCSA) at Euphoria Golf Estate in Limpopo on Friday.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Deputy President to Answer MPs' Questions in the NCOP
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile will answer oral questions from Members of Parliament in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Cape Town, on Thursday.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Tinubu Fills Council Vacancies in 36 Tertiary Institutions
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new members to the governing councils of 36 federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: DSS, Military Repel Bandits in Niger, Neutralise Scores
[Vanguard] A joint operation by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the military in Niger State has resulted in the dislodging of scores of heavily armed bandits believed to be loyal to terrorist kingpins Dogo Gide and Leyi.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Eritrea: CPJ, 31 Others Call for UN Scrutiny of Eritrea's Human Rights Record
[CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists joined 31 Other non-governmental organizations in calling on the United Nations Human Rights Council to condemn grave human rights violations in Eritrea, including arbitrary arrests, incommunicado detention of journalists, violations of the rights to a fair trial, torture, and extraterritorial attacks on critics.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:OPEC+ members could hike July oil production by 411,000 barrels per day: Sources
Eight OPEC+ members have been rapidly unwinding a set of voluntary production cuts in recent months.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: South Africa Positions G20 Presidency as Pivotal for the Continent
[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- When the presidency of the Group of 20 rotated to South Africa last year, the government quickly embraced the opportunity to highlight the country's assets and advocate for an 'African agenda'. In November, leaders of G20 members - 19 of the largest developing and developed countries and the European Union and Africa Union - will convene in Johannesburg for the two-day annual summit - for...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Three killed and dozens injured in Russian overnight drone strikes on Ukraine
Russia fired 90 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing three and injuring dozens of people as Kyiv law enforcement reported more than 2,000 strikes along the front line and in residential neighbourhoods.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Kenya: DCI Arrests Murang'a MCA Grace Nduta Over Staged Abduction of Juja MP Koimburi
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Detectives have arrested Murang'a Kanyenyaini MCA Grace Nduta, popularly known as "City," in connection with the staged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi, in what police have described as a politically motivated plot.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Indiaβs Geopolitical Position After βOperation Sindoorβ
Indiaβs multilateralism and nonalignment have their limits. Just as it is unwilling to throw in its lot with another country or alliance, no other country has an incentive to go all in with India.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Police Find VW Polo Used in Mongale's Murder
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service's (SAPS) National Crime Intelligence Unit has found and seized the wanted white VW polo that was allegedly used in the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale last Sunday.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: W Cape Parents to Receive 2026 School Placement Results From Tomorrow
[SAnews.gov.za] Parents in the Western Cape who applied for a spot in Grades R, 1 or 8 for their child for the 2026 school year will begin receiving the results of their applications on Friday, 30 May 2025.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: NLC Did Nothing to Stop 4,000 'Delinquents' From Getting Grant Funding
[GroundUp] New corruption-busting efforts have caused grant money to go unspent
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Protesters Try to Block Cape Town's Central Line
[GroundUp] The group lives on the rail reserve along Stock Road in Philippi East and is demanding that PRASA move them to permanent accommodation
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Protests Against Germany and Glencore Mark Namibian Genocide Remembrance Day
[GroundUp] Events in Cape Town and Johannesburg drew attention to the war in Gaza
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Desperate hunger drives crowd to storm UN food warehouse in Gaza
Desperate hunger drove crowds of people to overrun a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse in central Gaza on Wednesday, reportedly leaving two dead and several injured in a chaotic scramble for food.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Hopes for peace on life support, Security Council hears
A glimmer of hope for peace in Ukraine has been overshadowed by a devastating new wave of Russian attacks, UN officials told the Security Council on Thursday, warning of soaring civilian casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis that could derail a diplomatic end to the war.
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