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Incoming German Chancellor Merz vows reforms and investments as parties sign coalition agreement

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the country's new cabinet are set to take office Tuesday.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

As Global Trade Tensions Rise, Ruto’s Visit to China Shows How Africa Can Stay Ahead

Kenya’s recent engagement with China highlights how African countries can secure tailored investments while navigating global trade uncertainties.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Algeria jails historian who called Amazigh identity a 'French-Zionist' construct

Algeria jails historian who called Amazigh identity a 'French-Zionist' construct Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 11:44 Dismissal of national minority provokes outcry in the North African country and criticism of UAE for broadcasting interview An Algerian anti-government demonstrator waves an Amazigh flag during a protest in the capital Algiers, on 12 March 2021 (Ryad Kramdi/AFP) Off Algeria has...

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Israel security cabinet approves expansion of Gaza offensive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu given unanimous backing for what he says is ‘good plan’ to achieve war aims

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

After chat group leak scandal, Mike Waltz’s new position “a promotion”

“The UN ambassador is an outward looking position, whereas the national security adviser is inward looking.”

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Iranian FM Araghchi Leaves for Pakistan Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

Pakistani FM Dar and Araghchi agreed on the need to resort to dialogue to resolve the ‘evolving situation in South Asia.’ On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi departed Tehran for Islamabad, where he is scheduled to hold talks with senior Pakistani officials on bilateral and regional issues. RELATED: India Cuts Off the Chenab […]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Where do the main contenders to replace Pope Francis stand on key global issues?

It remains unclear whether the conclave will result in a leader aligned with Pope Francis' more progressive stance or a conservative who will take the church in a new direction.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Faith, Community, and Conflict Resolution. Member Spotlight: Ibrahim Hussain

For Ibrahim Hussain, mediation is not merely a professional pursuit; it is a lifelong mission shaped by faith, community service, and a deep-rooted desire to make the world a more… The post Faith, Community, and Conflict Resolution. Member Spotlight: Ibrahim Hussain appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Mediators Beyond Borders favicon Mediators Beyond Borders

The great soap opera inheritance

The launch of the first new show in the genre in the US in 25 years shows the endurance of steamy melodrama

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants

Local media reports suggest that US could fund a programme to have migrants integrated into the society through stipends and job initiatives.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Spring welcomed in Minneapolis with 50th Mayday Parade

Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday to mark the 50th annual Mayday Parade, a long-standing celebration of the arrival of spring.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sunoco strikes $9bn deal for Parkland to form N American fuel distributor giant

Acquisition by oil and gas group comes against backdrop of strained relations between US and Canada

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Plane crash survivors rescued from alligator-infested swamp in Bolivia All

All five people on board a plane that crashed in a remote part of Bolivia’s Amazon rainforest have been found alive.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Sixth-gen fighter’s capabilities, China’s film industry on notice: SCMP daily highlights

From the stealth jet’s ability to block airspace 1,000km from China to Trump’s film tariff threat, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Could Taiwan Hold a New Round of Elections?

Amid a wave of recall campaigns targeting KMT legislators, party leaders have begun floating the idea of dissolving the legislature altogether.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Protesters denounce Togo leader’s new role as an attempt at indefinite rule

Protesters in Togo are speaking out against constitutional changes that could keep Faure Gnassingbe in power

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

EU pledges €500 million for science amid US funding cuts

Brussels has announced a massive funding package to attract scientists to the European Union. The move comes as US research institutions face funding and job cuts.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

India Cuts Off the Chenab River’s Water Flow to Pakistan

The Pakistani government has warned that any reduction in the river’s flow would be interpreted as ‘an act of war.’ On Monday, the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation of India (NHPC) temporarily cut the flow of water from the Chenab River, which runs into Pakistan. This cut is part of maintenance operations that began over the […]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Warren Buffett is not retiring for good as Berkshire board votes to keep him as chairman

With Buffett remaining as chairman, shareholders may be comforted that the "Oracle of Omaha" will remain to help Abel with any big acquisition opportunities.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

‘When brothers fight to death a stranger inherits their father’s estate’

Professor Bonang Mohale received the Diamond Award for Global Educational Leadership from the The Not Alone Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, in the US, this month. This is his acceptance speech.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Iran reveals new long-range missile amid tensions with US

The announcement came as Tehran was criticised for its alleged support of Yemen's Houthis, who launched an attack against Israel's international airport over the weekend.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Measles cases on the up in Europe. Where are the highest and the lowest numbers?

March 2024 was the month with the highest recorded cases of measles between 2020 and 2025.Romania is the most affected EU country.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zimbabwe: Minister Urges Mnangagwa to Visit Ailing Healthcare System

[263Chat] Minister of Youth Empowerment Development and Vocational Training, Tino Machakaire has ignited a storm with a scathing critique of the the country's healthcare system expressing concern over the dire conditions and growing public outcry.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

After Pahalgam, India Has a New Kashmir Strategy: Collective Punishment 

In Indian-ruled Kashmir, homes allegedly linked to anti-India rebels have become targets, leaving innocent family members to pick up the pieces.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Vatican Prepares to Hold the Conclave in the Sistine Chapel

Workers have installed two stoves and a chimney through which 133 cardinals will send up white smoke. On Monday, the Vatican press office reported that final preparations are underway in the Sistine Chapel for the conclave set to begin on May 7. RELATED: The Conclave To Begin on May 7: Vatican Spokesman Bruni Workers have […]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Alipay and WeChat Pay see booming inbound spending in China during Labour Day holiday

Preliminary data from the country’s two dominant mobile payment apps show two-to-three times the spending from a year ago, much of it from Hong Kong.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Step back from the brink’, Guterres urges India and Pakistan

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called for “maximum restraint” from India and Pakistan, warning that escalating tensions over a recent deadly terror attack in Kashmir risk spiralling into outright military confrontation.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

World News in Brief: Deadly attacks in South Sudan and Ukraine, World Court rejects Sudan case, lifesaving aid in Yemen

The United Nations has condemned a deadly aerial bombardment on a hospital in South Sudan’s Jonglei state that killed multiple civilians and forced the suspension of vital medical services for over 100,000 people.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Sudan drone attacks raise fears for civilian safety and aid efforts

The UN is sounding the alarm over escalating violence in Sudan following drone strikes near Port Sudan airport reportedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Guterres alarmed by Israeli plans to expand Gaza ground offensive

The UN Secretary-General is alarmed by reports of Israeli plans to expand ground operations and prolong its military presence in Gaza, a spokesperson for António Guterres said on Monday.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

FAO calls for action amid foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks

Greater awareness and action are needed as Europe and parts of the Middle East grapple with fresh outbreaks of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) which can have devastating impacts on both animal health and regional economies, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Monday.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

California Moves to Create Its Own Science Institute Amid Federal Funding Cuts

The proposed California Institute for Scientific Research aims to protect critical research on diseases and drug safety. California lawmakers are racing to build its own National Institutes of Health (NIH) as the U.S. administration pushed deep federal funding cuts that experts warned could cripple innovation, damage the economy, and put future medical breakthroughs at risk. […]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Can Trump's secondary sanctions on Russia force Putin's hand?

So far, Russia's economy has proven surprisingly resilient despite sweeping Western sanctions. But what happens if the United States ramps up the pressure with secondary sanctions?

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump to Impose 100% Tariff on Movies Produced in Foreign Lands

The U.S. film industry, however, generated a positive balance of trade, with exports 3.1 times that of imports, said Deadline. On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump authorized to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100 percent tariff on all movies “produced in Foreign Lands.” RELATED: China Denounces U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs at WTO Meeting In […]

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Philippines confronts Chinese ship’s ‘unlawful activities’ amid South China Sea tensions

Manila deployed a coastguard vessel and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research ship conducting illegal activities in its waters last week, the Philippines coastguard said.

Published on: May 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post