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Chinaโs Taiwan Dilemma: How Public Opinion Is Shifting Strategy From Force to Diplomacy
How does the Chinese public envision resolving one of the most consequential territorial disputes in contemporary geopolitics?
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:
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Divorce in Asia: Women grapple with cultural, legal hurdles
Divorce laws and social norms still largely disadvantage women in many Asian societies, causing severe emotional and financial strain.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Jongo festival in Rio calls for cultural preservationย
Dancers from 18 communities rooted in Brazilโs history of slavery gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to perform Jongo, a traditional dance with African origins.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Russians opposing the regime face uncertainty as Germany halts humanitarian visas
Alexey Moskalyov and his daughter Masha Moskalyova fled Russia after he was imprisoned for discrediting the army. Germany rejected their humanitarian visa, leaving their fate uncertain.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Tajikistan Blames Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining for Some of Its Energy Woes
Despite the recent criminalization of electricity use fraud, the government is still battling massive energy losses.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Leaders should put the Amazon at the heart of a new green economy
Amazon nations meeting in Colombia can bring unified, bold commitments to COP30 - and define a model that prioritises people and planet through long-term prosperity The post Leaders should put the Amazon at the heart of a new green economy appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Who was thong inventor Rudi Gernreich?
The thong was created as a political statement by Austrian-born designer Rudi Gernreich, who didn't want to sexualize the body, but liberate it.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Rudi Gernreich: The man who invented the thong
The idea was not to sexualize the body, but to liberate it. The thong was invented by Austrian-born designer Rudi Gernreich. Like everything else in his life, it was a political statement.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:What Did Trump, Zelensky and European Leaders Talk About at White House?
The talks came three days after Trump and Putin met in Alaska, when no deal was announced. The White House rarely hosts so many foreign dignitaries at once as it did on Monday, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and seven European leaders arrived to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict with U.S. President Donald Trump. RELATED: American [โฆ]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Jazz Storms the Zambezi As Global Stars Hit Zimbabwe Stage
[263Chat] An international line-up of jazz musicians is set to take centre stage in Zimbabwe and Zambia this September with the launch of a cross-cultural residency, The Frank Salis Experience - The Zambezi Sessions.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Kenya: 'Soko Huru' Senate - Who Pocketed Sh150mn to Save a Governor?
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto's latest corruption salvo has placed the Senate in an uncomfortable spotlight, after revealing unnamed Senators pocketed Sh150 million to sway an impeachment vote.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Why Nigerians Want Jonathan Back in 2027 - Ex-Presidential Aspirant Tsado
[Vanguard] A former presidential aspirant, Mathias Tsado, has said that Nigerians focused on the solutions to the hardship plaguing them are the ones driving the push for former President Goodluck Jonathan's return to the villa.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Five Witnesses Lined Up in Assault Case Against Comedian's Attacker
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has lined up five witnesses in a case where comedian Carren Chepchumba, popularly known as Bella Comedy, was assaulted during the Kutit Cultural Festival at Carnivore Gardens, Nairobi, on August 9.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:South Africa: SAPS Warns of Increase of ATM-Related Scams
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape says it has noted with concern the increase in reports of ATM-related scams.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Kenya: KNH Gets New Acting CEO in Wake of Twin CEO Row, Patient Murders
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Health has appointed Dr. Richard Lesiyampe as the Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), in a leadership shake-up that comes against a backdrop of governance concerns and shocking patient murders at the country's top referral facility.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: UNESCO Recognises Sango Festival As Intangible Cultural Heritage
[Premium Times] The accolade elevates the festival's profile as both a spiritual rite and a driver of cultural tourism.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Tensions Rise in Puntland As 18 Foreign Vessels Enter Local Waters
[Radio Dalsan] Boosaaso, Puntland - Coastal communities in Somalia's Bari region are facing mounting tensions after the Puntland Minister of Fisheries, Abdirisaaq Cabdullaahi Xagaa, authorized the entry of foreign trawlers into local waters, according to claims from fishermen in Hafuun.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Over 100 Al-Shabaab Members Killed in Lower Shabelle
[Radio Dalsan] Somali National Army forces, particularly the elite Danab Commandos, supported by international partners, carried out a planned air and ground operation in Awdheegle district, Lower Shabelle region.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Ukraine security guarantees: What is Germany's role?
After the EU-US summit on Russia's war against Ukraine, a debate is underway in Germany about security guarantees and what role Germany should play going forward.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:East Africa: Authorities Dismantle Major Transnational Rhino Horn Trafficking Network
[SAnews.gov.za] Six suspects appeared in the Pretoria magistrate's court on Tuesday in connection with a scheme involving the trade of 964 rhino horns that were destined for illegal markets in Southeast Asia.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Police Arrest 13 Cattle Rustlers, Recover 27 Cows in Kaduna
[Vanguard] Kaduna State Police Command said on Tuesday that its operatives have arrested 13 suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 27 cows along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Tiny pond worms could be used to help find new treatments for schizophrenia, study says
UK scientists are exploring how tiny pond-dwelling flatworms known as planaria could be used as an ethical alternative to lab mice and rats in brain research.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Lesotho: Pair Charged With Multi-Million Rand Fraud in Lesotho Highlands Water Project
[GroundUp] Moeketsi Victor Williams and business partner Mabohlokoa Itumeleng Chaka allegedly siphoned off R4.5-million from one of the contracting companies
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:UN honours fallen aid workers on World Humanitarian Day
This Tuesday, the UN honoured fallen colleagues and reminded the world that aid workers should never be a target, as 2024 saw a shocking new record of 383 aid workers killed.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:DR Congo: UN deplores deadly attacks in the east of the country
The UN has strongly condemned recent attacks carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group in several locations in North Kivu province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Looming offensive and restrictions on humanitarians
Hostilities between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in Gaza are intensifying as a devastating ground offensive looms, creating a limited opportunity for humanitarians to bring in shelter items, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, reported on Tuesday.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:UN upholds readiness to support peace efforts in Ukraine
UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres has welcomed recent diplomatic efforts spearheaded by the United States towards a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, his Spokesperson said on Tuesday in New York.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:โOur work is largely invisibleโ: Journey from outer space to frontline aid worker
Before Pedro Matos joined the World Food Programme (WFP) for 17 years, he said his job in space engineering just โwasnโt enoughโ.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:World Humanitarian Day 2025:ย Aid workers mull record toll of their own
With the news on Tuesday that a record 383 aid workers were confirmed killed in the line of duty last year, one veteran UN aid worker based in Gaza reaffirmed the resolve of humanitarians everywhere to save lives and relieve suffering, no matter how challenging the situation.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Aid insufficient to avert โwidespread starvationโ as Israeli military ramp-up forces more people to flee
The small trickle of aid entering Gaza is totally insufficient to alleviate starvation and displacement in the Strip, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Security Council hears about rising conflict-related sexual violence amid falling resources
Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, briefed the Security Councilโs open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) on Tuesday, presenting the Secretary-Generalโs annual report and stressing the need to support survivors in conflict zones where services are increasingly inaccessible.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Helicopter Crash Victims Honoured At State Funeral
[Ghanaian Times] A state funeral was organised on Friday at the black star Square in memory of the eight comrades who lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Sacrifices of Eight Departed Officials Will Not Be Forgotten - President Mahama
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana on Friday came together in solemn unity at the Black Star Square in Accra to honour the eight individuals who lost their lives in the tragic August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region.
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:Supercharged Hurricanes Mean More โGhost Boatsโ Haunting Waterways
For nearly three years, drivers on San Carlos Island in Florida passed by an unusual sight tangled in the mangroves on the shoulder of a major road: a large white boat. The abandoned vessel was a relic of 2022โs Hurricane Ian, which displaced more than 7,000 vessels amid severe winds, torrential downpour and catastrophic storm [โฆ]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source:American Association of Jurists Condemns Trumpโs LATAM Policy as Interventionist
The U.S. president treats Latin America as his backyard, endangering peace across the continent, the AAJ stated. This week, the American Association of Jurists (AAJ), a nongovernmental organization with consultative status before the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), published a document analyzing and rejecting U.S. President Donald Trumpโs international policy toward Latin America. [โฆ]
Published on: August 19, 2025 | Source: