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Namibia: What Genocide Remembrance Day Signifies to Young Namibians
[Namibian] Namibia marked its first official Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May, a milestone date set aside to honour the memory of the Ovaherero and Nama victims of the 1904-1908 genocide perpetrated by German colonial troops.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:
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Second Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks Ends with Agreements on POWs
The remains of 6,000 soldiers who died behind enemy lines would also be exchanged. On Monday, the second round of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine concluded at Istanbulโs รฤฑraฤan Palace after just over an hour of talks. RELATED: Russia to Resume Security Consultations with Latin American Allies Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange all [โฆ]
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Haribo sweets recalled in Belgium after cannabis found in Dutch gummies
The same packages of fizzy colas were withdrawn in the Netherlands after sample studies revealed three bags were laced with cannabis.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: SGR Tests Dar-Dodoma Cargo Train Service
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE ongoing trial runs for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) freight service recorded another milestone on Sunday, with a successful test journey from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:โRestrictedโ: Nearly 7 billion people worldwide lack full civil rights
An Atlas of Civil Society report warns that democracy and human rights are under attack globally.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:French man kills Tunisian neighbour in suspected racist attack in Puget-sur-Argens
French man kills Tunisian neighbour in suspected racist attack in Puget-sur-Argens Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 06/02/2025 - 12:31 The crime is reminiscent of a murder in April that sparked protests against rising Islamophobic violence and the perceived unequal treatment of hate crimes An investigation into into a possible hate crime has been opened following the killing in southeastern France (Jeff Pachoud/AFP) Off...
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Israel destroys north Gaza's sole kidney dialysis facility
Israel destroys north Gaza's sole kidney dialysis facility Submitted by Mera Aladam on Mon, 06/02/2025 - 12:35 Health infrastructure increasingly under attack as Israel expands military operations Smoke and debris rise following an Israeli strike in Jabalia, north Gaza, on 1 June 2025 (AFP/Bashar Taleb) Off The Israeli military has destroyed north Gaza's only kidney dialysis centre, posing grave risks to patients...
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Congo-Kinshasa: Testimony From Bukavu - Children Are the Silent Victims of War
[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- Children are the silent victims of all wars: in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. From Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu, currently under the control of the M23 rebel movement since mid-February (see Fides 17/2/2025), we have received a testimony that reflects the dramatic humanitarian situation in the region.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:South Africa: UCT At the Forefront of Landmark Discovery On Early Human Genetics
[UCT] In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the University of Copenhagen has used ancient proteins to uncover biological sex and hidden genetic variation in Paranthropus robustus - a close, extinct cousin of modern humans.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:East Jerusalem demolitions surge in May: Israeli rights group
East Jerusalem demolitions surge in May: Israeli rights group The Israeli rights group Ir Amim has reported that Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes and structures in East Jerusalem surged in May, with a total of 33 buildings demolished. The figure includes 16 residential units, and 14 non-residential structures. This is up from figures in the preceding months, with 23 buildings demolished in January, 14 in...
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Uganda: Uganda Strains Under New Wave of Displacement As Regional Conflicts Intensify
[Nile Post] Uganda continues to face an escalating refugee crisis, with nearly 190,000 individuals, including almost 36,000 newborns, registered in 2024 alone.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it safe to travel to Sicily and are flights cancelled?
Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Unrwa food boxes for Gaza distribution expiring in warehouses
Unrwa food boxes for Gaza distribution expiring in warehouses Unrwa has said that boxes of food intended for distribution in Gaza, stored in the agency's Amman warehouse in Jordan, are approaching their expiry dates. โWeโre looking at boxes of food here which have been sitting here in some cases since January," Jonathan Fowler, Unrwa's senior communications manager, told NPR. "And unfortunately, their expiry dates are...
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Judiciary Workers Strike Paralyses Court Activities in Abuja
[Vanguard] The strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Monday paralysed activities at the Court of Appeal, FCT High Courts in Maitama, Wuse Zone II, Garki and Nyanya.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Botswana: Mr President, Direct Appointment Is Not a Panacea for Corruption
[The Patriot] Botswana is in the storm of procurement corruption that has been left unattended for the longest time. Yet it appears it is difficult if not impossible to craft long-lasting solutions to as far as possible, cure procurement corruption because it continues unabated.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Ursula von der Leyen backs 'bone-crushing' US Senate bill to sanction Russia
The Senate bill envisions 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian fossil fuels. If applied as intended, it would target several EU countries.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:German court rules turning away asylum-seekers unlawful
A Berlin court has said that Germany must adhere to the EU's Dublin procedure when turning back asylum-seekers at the border. The ruling challenges a new migration policy, and the government says pushbacks will continue.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu 'unsettled' by Macron's push to recognise Palestinian statehood
Netanyahu 'unsettled' by Macron's push to recognise Palestinian statehood Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Mon, 06/02/2025 - 13:41 Alon Pinkas, who advised four Israeli foreign ministers, tells MEE Netanyahu 'knows Donald Trumpโs support is brittle and tentative' French President Emmanuel Macron delivers the keynote address at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, 30 May 2025 (Edgar Su/Reuters) Off A...
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Childhood stunting is also stunting South Africaโs economy
More than a quarter of children under the age of five in the country are chronically malnourished
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Advocates Discuss How Best to Support the Autism Community
The Trump administration views autism as a disease to be cured. Autism advocates reject this false framingโand call for research and policy that supports their community.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Israeli attacks on aid centre kills three, raises death toll of relief seekers to 75
Israeli attacks on aid centre kills three, raises death toll of relief seekers to 75 Israeliattacks onPalestiniansseeking aid at aUS-backed relief distribution centre in Rafah, southernGaza, have resulted in the deaths of at least three people and injured 35 others. On Monday, the Gaza Government Media Office released a statement describing Israel's actions as "continuing the policy of starvation and systematic...
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:UK unveils major military boost in face of rising Russian threat
Investment to pour into nuclear warheads, submarines and munitions to confront 'most immediate threat since Cold War'.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Steel stocks surge after Trump doubles steel tariffs, Cleveland Cliffs jumps more than 20%
Trump announced at a Pennsylvania rally on Friday that he plans to double tariffs on steel imports to 50% from 25%.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:More than 700 believed dead in devastating Nigeria floods
About 500 people are still missing in the town of Mokwa, and officials fear no more survivors will be found.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Belgian watchdog checkingย Telegram for EU anti-terror complianceย
The regulator received more than 450 injunctions issued against Telegram.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:How India Can Tackle the Scourge of Misinformation
To counter the dangerous trend of misinformation, India needs to deal with low digital literacy, poor implementation of laws, and encourage critical thinking
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:At Foreign Ministersโ Meeting, China-Pacific Islands Relations Steam Ahead
While not groundbreaking, the meeting indicated steady progress towards Chinaโs goal of a โshared futureโ with Pacific Island countries โ including using them as strategic outposts.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Ukraine and Russia agree on new prisoner-of-war exchange as Istanbul talks conclude
Ukraine and Russia concluded the second round of talks in Istanbul. The sides agreed on a new POW exchange of under 25 years old and severely ill soldiers. Kyiv says it handed over to Moscow the list of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:North Koreaโs Car Ownership โReformโ: New Rules, Same Elite Privilege
North Korea is allowing private individuals to register vehicles under their own names โ but the โbreakthroughโ is largely symbolic.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Trump-backed nationalist clinches Poland's presidency
Eurosceptic Nawrocki's win can deliver considerable setbacks to former European Council President Tusk's pro-EU government.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Sweden urged to stop international adoptions after probe finds abuses and fraud
A complete ban on international adoptions to Sweden has been proposed by a government-appointed commission on Monday following its inquiry, which found widespread abuses and fraud.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:36th Anniversary of Death of Ayatollah Khomeini is Observed in Kesar Baug Hall Mumbai
The event saw a large attendance from all walks of life, prominent scholars, students, community members, and women. Thirty-six years after the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran passed away, his death anniversary was solemnly commemorated at Kesar Baug Hall by means of the program called Yaad-e-Imam-e-Rahil. RELATED: Iran Rejects IAEA Report and Accuses [โฆ]
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Watch: Mount Etna in Sicily spews huge plumes of ash
Footage shows clouds of dark coloured smoke and ash billowing from the volcano on the Mediterranean island.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Tourists flee as Italyโs Mount Etna erupts
Dozens of tourists were just metres from the crater of Italyโs Mount Etna when the volcano erupted.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Hundreds arrested as violence continues around PSG's Champions League win
The winners of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and headed to the Champs-รlysรฉes, which overnight on Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with riot police.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: