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Pope Francis' funeral fitting for a pontiff 'but not a king' as mourners say their 'final goodbye'
Vatican officials said preparations are under way for Saturday's funeral, which is expected to draw religious and political leaders from around the world, as well as thousands of Catholic faithful.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:
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Rwanda: How Rwanda's New Health Intelligence Centre Could Transform Healthcare
[New Times] With the help of mathematical models, medics at the Ministry of Health expect to be able to predict disease trends months ahead, thanks to the newly launched Health Intelligence Centre.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong supporting European business collaboration surge in Qianhai
Escalating US-China trade war has resulted in European business chambers seeking out opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Bus Crisis Leaves Hundreds Stranded
[Daily News] Tension and frustration engulfed Kimara Mwisho bus terminal in Dar es Salaam yesterday morning, as hundreds of commuters were left stranded for hours amid an acute shortage of UDA Rapid Transit (UDART) buses during peak hours.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: 61.5 Million Nigerians Vaccinated Against Malaria, Yellow Fever, Hpv, Others - Official
[Premium Times] He noted that the HPV vaccine is available free of charge in PHC facilities across the country, like every other vaccine in the national immunisation schedule.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:As Netanyahu clashes with Shin Bet chief, Palestinians face abuses by Israeli intelligence
As Netanyahu clashes with Shin Bet chief, Palestinians face abuses by Israeli intelligence In recent months, Ronen Bar, the head of the Shin Bet,Israelโsinternal security service, has been the subject of personal attacks by Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu, as well as government ministers and rightwing Knesset members. Netanyahu tried to fire Bar in March, citing a โlack of trustโ in the Shin Bet chief but the move was...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Busch Backs Budget
[New Era] Member of Parliament and former executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC) Sharonice Busch, has thrown her full support behind the 2025/26 national budget, describing it as a "manifesto of progress".
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Bessent accuses IMF and World Bank of โmission creepโ
US Treasury secretary calls for reform but stops short of saying country could pull out of the global institutions
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Set of first editions of Shakespeare's plays could fetch more than โฌ5 million at auction
Today is The Bard's 461st birthday and Sotheby's auction house has announced the sale of a set of First, Second, Third and Fourth Folios.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:UK, France, Germany urge โimmediateโ renewal of aid to Gaza
UK, France, Germany urge โimmediateโ renewal of aid to Gaza The foreign ministers of the UK, France, and Germany have released a joint statement urging โIsrael to immediately re-start a rapid and unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid to Gazaโ. The ministers said the Israeli decision to block aid to Gaza was โintolerable,โ adding that it is obligated to allow unhindered aid access under international law. They added that โ...
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:US intensifying bid to end Ukraine war - but chances of success remain unclear
Negotiations are gathering pace but the proposals being put forward by Trump's team still have major gaps.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Fed Chair Powell
Powell, whom Trump appointed Fed chair during his first term as president, has flatly stated that the president cannot remove him under the law.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Ukraine updates: Trump says Zelenskyy hindering peace deal
The United Kingdom downgraded a summit of Kyiv's allies after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would not attend. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is blaming Volodymyr Zelenksyy for delaying a deal. DW has more.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Czech leaders condemn Russian threats against NHL great Dominik Hasek
Czech leaders have condemned apparent threats made by a former Russian president and prime minister against NHL great Dominik Hasek for his critical stance of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Volvo Group posts lower sales and declining profits as tariff uncertainty hits
The Swedish truck makerโs first-quarter earnings declined sharply due to its sales falling in all regions and in almost all segments, as increased uncertainty surrounding tariffs and their effect on global trade persists.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Farmaajo Defends Tactical Withdrawal of Somali Armed Forces, Urges Unity and Support for National Army
[Radio Dalsan] Former Somali President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has come to the defense of the Somali National Army (SNA) following recent withdrawals from key military positions, including the strategic district of Aadan Yabaal.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Russia Not To Comment on Trumpโs Ukraine Peace Plan
Drafts of agreement options cannot be made public so that they do not lose their effectiveness, Peskov explained. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia will not publicly discuss the details of U.S. President Donald Trumpโs peace plan for the Ukrainian conflict. RELATED: Zakharova Denounces 4,900 Ukrainian Violations of Easter Truce, Criticizes Kyivโs [โฆ]
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Kenya: MPs Push for Bigger Cash Transfers, Transparency in Social Protection Fund
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawmakers are rallying behind the proposed Social Protection Bill, 2025, calling for a significant increase in cash transfer allocations to cushion the country's most vulnerable populations from inflation and the soaring cost of living.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:MEPs oppose Commission's overhaul of EU budget after 2027
Members of the European Parliament called for a budget of more than 1% of the EU's GDP and rejected the Commission's idea of single national plans under the EU's next long-term budget (2028-34).
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:EU hits Apple and Meta with nearly $800 million in fines amid U.S. trade tensions
The European Union on Wednesday fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros each for breaching the bloc's digital competition laws.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Is Russiaโs Putin ready to stop Ukraine war along current front line?
Speculation abounds after a report suggested Putin could be ready to abandon plans to absorb Ukrainian regions.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:No-shows at Shanghai car expo reflect brutal competition in mainland market
Hyundai, Hozon, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar and nearly a dozen other marques miss the worldโs largest auto event.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Freddie Mercury's sister spent ยฃ3million buying back brother's possessions
Kashmira Bulsara spent a fortune on the biggest auction of the Queen star's belongings.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Refugees from Myanmar facing deep food aid cuts in Thailand
Thousands of Myanmar refugees in Thailand fear they may go hungry amid a donor funding shortfall.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:South Korea deeply divided ahead of June election
Still shaken by ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law crisis, South Korea heads into a bitterly divided election on June 3.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:EU fines Apple 500M euros, Meta 200M euros for breaking competition rules
The companies were fined in separate cases as the European Union steps up enforcement of its Digital Markets Act, a sweeping rulebook that amounts to a set of do's and don'ts designed to prevent Big Tech "gatekeepers" from cornering digital markets.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood opposition group
The Jordanian Interior Ministry said the Islamist opposition group had been linked to a sabotage plot. The group has operated legally for decades, though it is banned in other Arab countries.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trump โpanickingโ over tariffs, Chinaโs biggest warships on show: SCMP daily highlights
From Trump hinting at an easing of China tariffs to a Hongkonger in space, hereโs a round-up from todayโs coverage.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Israeli strike kills at least 23 as mediators seek lasting Gaza truce
The Gaza Civil Defence, a first responders' body that operates under the Hamas-run government, also said it recovered another four bodies from strikes on two homes in the same area.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Banking and Community: A Conversation with Oscar Perry Abello
Community banks play a vital role in supporting community investing. By strengthening local banks, local communities can generate more equitable economic outcomes.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Japanโs Nissan looks to export China-made electric cars in global expansion push
Nissan displayed two new vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show on Wednesday as part of an effort to launch 10 new-energy vehicles by mid-2027.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:German firms in China count cost of rising US-China trade tensions
While many are adopting a wait-and-see approach, 38% are stepping up localisation efforts in China.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:The power of early education helps children thrive into adulthood
In a world where access to quality education is often unequal, elementary level education emerges as a fundamental human right. It provides children with the skills and confidence needed to thrive.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:How the Philippines Can Counter Chinaโs South China Sea Aggression
The Philippinesโ uncoordinated maritime responses are playing into Chinaโs hands. It's time to integrate Manilaโs maritime security apparatus.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Albanese government announces $1.2 billion plan to purchase critical minerals
A re-elected Albanese government will take the unprecedented step of buying or obtaining options over key critical minerals to protect Australiaโs national interest.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source: