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Russia casts doubt over Vatican as potential venue for Ukraine peace talks

Pope Leo had said the Vatican could act as a mediator in global conflicts, but Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said โ€˜many people are fantasisingโ€™ about meeting location.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The case of the minister and the HIV activists: Are we entering denialism 2.0?

Activists say the health minister is in denial over the impact of US funding cuts and accusing them and the media of overblowing the crisis and spreading disinformation

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

FCA bans third ex-Credit Suisse banker over โ€˜tuna bondsโ€™ scandal

Detelina Subevaโ€™s decision to keep $200,000 in tainted funds revealed lack of โ€˜ethical compassโ€™, says regulator

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Africa: Six Public Health Champions Celebrated At the Seventy-Eighth World Health Assembly

[WHO] At an award ceremony taking place during a Plenary of the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday, 23 May 2025, public health prizes and awards were presented to persons and institutions from around the world for their outstanding contributions to public health.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Britain's economy shows signs of positive momentum โ€” but the UK may not be out of the woods just yet

This week has given Britain three reasons to be optimistic.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Miranda Governor Candidate Elio Serrano Reaffirms Commitment to Grassroots Power

The Socialist candidate is optimistic about his victory in the May 25 elections. During an interview with teleSUR President Patricia Villegas, Elio Serrano, the candidate for governor of Miranda state, reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening grassroots power in the region. RELATED: Over 400 International Observers To Monitor the Venezuelan Elections โ€œWe will work to consolidate [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Rogue EU lawmaker Kartheiser to meet Kremlin officials in Moscow

The leadership of his European party is threatening to expel the Luxembourgish MEP.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Hong Kong to spend HK$300 million on flood-control steps to protect from megastorms

Authorities outline strategies and facility upgrades to better protect city from extreme weather events such as super typhoons and flooding that hit in 2023.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

At Summit With GCC and ASEAN, Chinaโ€™s Maritime Ambitions Complicate Its Trade Alliance Plans

Beijing will attend the ASEAN-China-GCC summit in the hopes of forging new commercial partnerships against U.S. tariffs, but a recent white paper doubling down on its South China Sea claims will deter ASEAN leaders.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Singapore cabinet sworn in as PM Lawrence Wong vows to steer country through new world order

Speaking at the Istana, Wong pledges to review and update Singaporeโ€™s economic strategies to meet the challenges of the new global landscape.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Inspectors did not need to look for ship flaws, Hong Kong disaster probe told

Most inspectors โ€˜would just walk past and ignoreโ€™ defects, retired Marine Department official tells inquest into Lamma ferry tragedy.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US โ€˜gold cardโ€™ fails to lure rich Chinese, Shenzhen exports decline: SCMP daily highlights

From Trumpโ€™s attempt to entice wealthy Chinese to the US to Shenzhenโ€™s โ€˜volatileโ€™ trade in April, hereโ€™s a round-up from todayโ€™s coverage.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Could Trumpโ€™s Deals in the Middle Eastย  Secure US Influence Against China?ย 

The agreements signed during Trumpโ€™s tour satisfy the Gulfโ€™s strategic interests in ways China cannot.But will the reality live up to the hype?

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Is Labourโ€™s post-Brexit reset a victory or a betrayal?

Plus: Starmerโ€™s Chagos deal

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Norwegian man wakes to find cargo ship in his garden along Trondheim Fjord coast

Shipping company NCL said in a statement it was aware of the incident and was cooperating with the police investigation.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Netanyahu accuses Starmer of being on 'wrong side of humanity' and siding with Hamas

The UK, France and Canada condemned the expanded Israeli military operation in Gaza this week.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

After Trump crypto dinner, Justin Sun celebrates โ€˜strong signalโ€™ to the industry

The Tron founder, with the largest holding of the $TRUMP memecoin, tells the Post that he sees recent US crypto moves affecting China.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What is Donald Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defence system and how would it work?

US President Donald Trump announced the Iron Dome-like missile defence project this week. Euronews Next takes a look at what we know so far about it.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is China fighting so hard against the USโ€™ new chip ban โ€“ and will it work?

Beijingโ€™s strong reaction to new US curbs on Chinese chips stems from a growing confidence that it can outlast Washington in a stand-off, analysts say.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Global study debunks โ€˜lab leakโ€™ theory, finds Covid-19 virus didnโ€™t originate in Wuhan

Genetic analysis traces origins of coronavirus to bat populations in Laos and southwest China years before pandemic emerged.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

America cannot afford to sweep Bidenโ€™s blunders under the carpet

The Democratic party needs to accept its culpability

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Trump threatens EU with 50% tariff, Apple and other smartphone makers with 25%

U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up his trade threats on Friday, targeting both smartphone giant Apple and imports from the European Union, sending the global market roiling after weeks of de-escalation provided some reprieve.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Campaigning With a Bulletproof Vest: Political Violence and Polarization in South Korea

After surviving a stabbing and appearing on a coup arrest list, South Koreaโ€™s presidential frontrunner now campaigns behind bulletproof glass โ€“ exposing deeper political polarization and growing threats to democratic stability.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

'Tortured' Ugandan activist found at Tanzanian border

One of Agather Atuhaire's colleagues says she shows "indications of torture" after being detained in Tanzania.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Family of Ryan Cornelius jailed in Dubai turns to EU for help

Heather Cornelius, whose husband is detained in Dubai, has met with MEPs and the European External Action Service in Brussels.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs over breakdown in talks as Apple stares at 25%

Sweeping levies targeting bloc would start June 1 as China continues charm offensive across continent to deepen engagement.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nigeria: Jonathan, Attah, Others Win Champions of Nigerian Content Awards

[Premium Times] The award recognised and rewarded individuals and corporate bodies that set the highest standards in deepening local participation in the Nigerian oil and gas industry

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Verdict expected in Kim Kardashian heist trial in Paris

Prosecutors are seeking the toughest jail terms of 10 years for the four men accused of carrying out the robbery.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Africa: 12 African Countries Commit to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration for Improved Mpox and Health Emergency Response

[Africa CDC] Nairobi, Kenya -- Twelve African countries have joined hands to facilitate stronger cross-border collaboration to respond, prevent and control disease outbreaks. The continent has recorded over 16,398 confirmed mpox cases and 1,180 deaths in 22 countries as of February 10, 2025.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Abiola's Wife Praises Tinubu Over Nigeria's IMF Debt Settlement

[Vanguard] Prof. Zainab Duke-Abiola, wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms, resulting in the repayment of $3.4 billion debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Uganda: Uganda's Snack Crickets Chomp On Food Waste

[SciDev.Net] In Uganda's Masaka district, Josephine Nabbanga tends to her growing colony of crickets.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Mauritius: Chagos Treaty Doesn't End Harm to Indigenous People

[HRW] The UK and Mauritius on May 22, 2025, announced they had agreed a treaty concerning the Chagos Archipelago. Over 50 years ago, the UK and US forcibly displaced the entire Chagossian Indigenous people, mostly to Mauritius, for a US military base on the island of Diego Garcia and have prevented their return to live in their homeland, an ongoing colonial crime against humanity.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

EU threatens to walk away from trade showdown with China over lack of progress

The blocโ€™s ambassador Jorge Toledo said he was โ€˜afraid we are not going to holdโ€™ key talks paving the way for a leadersโ€™ summit.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US economyโ€™s heavy dependence on arms sales should worry the world

Trumpโ€™s Gulf tour and his proposed budget highlight a disproportionate US reliance on its military-industrial complex.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Future of Decentralized Energy in Pakistan

Pakistanโ€™s off-grid solar boom holds immense promise. But without strategic guidance and integrated policy, it risks reinforcing inequality instead of resolving it.

Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat