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Weekly jobless claims surge to 241,000, more than expected, in latest sign of economic trouble
Initial unemployment claims posted an unexpected increase last week in a potential trouble sign for the wobbling U.S. economy.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:
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Sex, sugar and sabotage: 'Carême’ introduces world’s first celebrity chef in raunchy period drama
A new lavish French period drama has hit Apple TV - Carême follows Antonin Carême - the world’s first celebrity chef - as he whisks, spies, and seduces his way through Napoleonic Paris.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China watches divided White House, C919’s EU endorsement delay: SCMP daily highlights
From a shock to China’s finance sector to the C919 jet missing out on a coveted certification, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China’s new revolution of culture
China is promoting Chinese culture domestically against Western influence, which could be a tangible sign that the country is preparing for an extended period of isolation or siege. “China has expanded an initiative to create a new academic discipline that aims to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies as Beijing works to consolidate its […] The post China’s new revolution of culture appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Government Partners With City Hall to Improve Nairobi Roads and Sanitation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced that the national government will collaborate with Nairobi County to improve the state of roads and enhance street cleanliness in the capital.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Africa: AU Lifts Sanctions Against Gabon After Political Transition Review
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on Wednesday announced the reinstatement of Gabon to the union's family.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Perhaps We Should All Be Police Officers
[Independent (Kampala)] As we continue headlong into the regurgitating inanity that is Uganda's rollercoaster elections, the gross contradictions that embody our governance and politics continue unencumbered.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: Medics Push Back On 21-Day Mortuary Rule Proposal
[New Times] A provision in a draft law regulating healthcare services in Rwanda has drawn criticism from medical professionals for proposing that unclaimed bodies be kept in hospital mortuaries for up to 21 days before burial.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Rwanda: What Cardinal Kambanda's Participation in the Papal Conclave Means for Rwanda
[New Times] Cardinal Antoine Kambanda's participation in the upcoming papal conclave marks a historic milestone for Rwanda and a moment of national pride, according to Father Vedaste Kayisabe, Secretary General of the Council of Catholic Bishops in Rwanda.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Tunga Residents Push for Healthcare Reform After a Pregnant Woman's Tragedy
[Nigeria Health Watch] When a youth leader's sister, Hajara, died during childbirth, he vowed that no other family in Farm Centre Tunga will suffer the same fate. That night of loss became the spark that led to a community-built Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) that now saves lives.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Namibia: African Horse Sickness Outbreak Confirmed in Namibia
[Namibian] The Directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has announced the outbreak of African horse sickness in various parts of the country.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:United InnoMed targets Hong Kong for heart device trials after new funding
Company raised US$20 million of fresh capital last month from investors including existing backer Eli Lilly.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Will Tariffs on Solar Cell Imports Invigorate the U.S. Manufacturing Market?
The U.S. Department of Commerce determined last week solar cell imports from four Southeast Asian countries should see tariffs of up to 3,521 percent. It’s a move that broadens the trade dispute between the U.S. and China, as mainland manufacturers have set up factories in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia in recent years. The rate […]
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Malawi/South Africa: Bafana Brace for Tough CHAN Qualifier Against Malawi
[SAFA] The two countries meet at the Republic Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday, 3 May 2025 and Ntseki said the main objective is to find the back of the net away from home. After initially struggling to secure players, the coach is happy to have a team that he believes can compete over two legs.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Workers' Day - Naca Urges Inclusive Workplaces for People Living With HIV
[Premium Times] She highlighted that nearly two million people in Nigeria are living with HIV, many of whom are active members of the country's workforce.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump's tariffs overshadow marches across Asia as world marks Labour Day
While workers in Asia also marched for better pay and conditions, the US president's new tariff regime and the effect it will have on jobs overshadowed rallies in several countries.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:The U.S. and Ukraine Agree to Establish ‘The Reconstruction Investment Fund’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent hailed the agreement as a ‘historic economic partnership.’ On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced that the United States and Ukraine have signed an agreement to establish the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund. RELATED: Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Seven Civilians at a Market in Kherson “This economic partnership positions our two countries […]
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Amnesty: Israel committing 'livestreamed genocide' in Gaza
Amnesty: Israel committing 'livestreamed genocide' in Gaza Submitted by Mera Aladam on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 10:35 Annual report warns of the infiltration of authoritarian practices and crackdown on dissent globally A Palestinian woman holds the body of her child, killed in Israeli strikes, at the Indonesian hospital in Beit Lahia, north Gaza on 28 April 2025 (Reuters/Mahmoud Issa) Off Amnesty International has described...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Former Harvard professor convicted over China ties joins Tsinghua University
Chemist and nanoscientist Charles Lieber says he aims to ‘realise more scientific dreams in the vibrant and innovative city of Shenzhen’.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Kawasaki is developing a robot to be ridden like a horse
Kawasaki has recently revealed its computer-generated concept for the Corleo, a “robotic horse.” The video shows the automated equine galloping through valleys, crossing rivers, climbing mountains and jumping over crevasses. The Corleo promises a high-end robotic solution to provide a revolutionary mobility experience. Kawasaki’s current motorbikes are constrained to roads, paths and trails, but a […] The post Kawasaki...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Sixteen EU countries to trigger clause increasing defence spending
The 27-member bloc is allowing member states to spend up to 1.5% of their GDP on defence over the next four years without the usual budgetary limits.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila's immunity
He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Seven Civilians at a Market in Kherson
The terrorist attack occurred in waves with the intent to finish off the survivors. On Thursday morning, the governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, confirmed that seven people were killed and around twenty civilians were injured as a result of a Ukrainian drone attack on a market in Oleshky, located eight kilometers from the […]
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Ruto Defends Unpopular Policies, Cites IMF Data Showing Kenya Among Top African Economies
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has defended his administration's controversial economic decisions, saying they are bearing fruit and have positioned Kenya among the leading economies in Africa, according to new data by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Sudanese peacebuilders share their calls for peace
As Sudan enters the third year of war, local peacebuilders continue to raise their voices offering critical analysis, frontline response, and concrete solutions. Yet their calls remain unanswered. The post Sudanese peacebuilders share their calls for peace appeared first on Peace Direct.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:China lifts sanctions imposed on five lawmakers in 2021, EU Parliament says
China's decision to remove the sanctions comes as a rapprochement is under way between the EU and China, since US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Beijing in early April.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:UK 'in discussion' with France and Saudi Arabia over Palestinian statehood
UK 'in discussion' with France and Saudi Arabia over Palestinian statehood Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:36 British Foreign Secretary David Lammy says two-state solution remains 'the only option' ahead of next month's UN conference on the issue in New York David Lammy at a press conference in the Qatari capital Doha on 27 April 2025 (Karim Jaafar/AFP) Off British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Artists support Kneecap as UK counterterror police confirm investigation
London’s Metropolitan Police force has issued a statement saying that further investigation is needed regarding two controversial videos. Politicians are putting pressure on festivals to axe Kneecap from their line-ups, while an open letter has been signed by various artists to support the trio.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong hotel accounting manager jailed for 6 years over HK$26 million fraud
39-year-old used stolen funds from the Four Seasons Hotel to purchase a HK$5.88 million flat in Tseung Kwan O and luxury Porsche sports car.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:A month after ‘Liberation Day,’ how has the world responded to Trump’s trade war?
China retaliated with strong measures against Washington’s record-high tariffs, but other countries have preferred a softer approach.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Afghanistan: Taliban restrictions on women’s rights intensify
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have followed through on decrees aimed at erasing women from public life in the country and restricting their freedom of movement, the UN mission to the country (UNAMA) said in its latest human rights report published on Thursday covering the first quarter of 2025.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Jazz takes centre stage in Chicago for 2026
Chicago has been named host city for the 2026International Jazz Day festivities - coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the event and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Israel must end ‘cruel collective punishment’ in Gaza, urges UN relief chief
The UN’s top humanitarian official on Thursday issued a stark warning over the continuing blockade of aid into Gaza, calling on Israel to lift restrictions that have left civilians without food, medical care, and hope.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:International aid: ‘The money isn’t coming back anytime soon’, Fletcher warns
UN relief chief Tom Fletcher warned on Thursday that the global aid system must undergo a “humanitarian reset”, becoming significantly more efficient and exploring new sources of funding, as major donors – including the United States – sharply reduce their contributions.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Anthrax outbreak compounds security crisis in eastern DR Congo
An anthrax outbreak is compounding the worsening security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), driving up humanitarian needs and further limiting access to basic services. The escalating crisis is also widening critical gaps in healthcare and protection, amid a broader surge in infectious diseases.
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