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South Sudan on the brink as peace deal falters, UN warns
South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as rising political tensions threaten to derail a fragile peace deal, amid growing fears of renewed conflict in the world’s youngest nation, already buckling under a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:
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When China and the U.S. fight, who wins?
In order to understand Trump’s tariffs we take a look at their primary target, China, and examine why many in that country view this as a historic opportunity, and Donald Trump as a ‘revolutionary’ figure.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:How Trump's trade war upends Germany's economic model
After Donald Trump unveiled his controversial list of countries targeted by steep punitive tariffs, the rules-based global trade order has been fundamentally shaken, with Germany scrambling to find its way.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Trailing in the polls, who will Orban's scapegoat be at 2026 election?
For Viktor Orbán, Péter Magyar poses a new and troubling problem. Unlike previous opponents, who have been targeted on the basis of their political background, or association to critical institutions, Magyar is one of the Fidesz family.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Number of Hong Kong school graduates studying overseas drops by 15%
Figure from 2024 pathway survey marks second straight year of record lows since government launched poll for Form 6 students in 2012.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Why Brazil faces a water crisis
Brazil has been enduring severe water shortages, from the Amazon rainforest to the Pantanal wetlands. Here's what the South American country is getting wrong.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:U.S. Tariffs Backfire as Protests Rage
The swirl of uncertainty surrounding these tariffs has sent the stock market on a roller-coaster ride. Furious protesters have rallied across all 50 U.S. states, honking horns and chanting “Hands Off!” in response to Washington’s erratic trade policies, especially the on-again, off-again tariff hikes. RELATED: Brazil Takes Bold Step With “Economic Reciprocity Law” to Counter […]
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:British Supreme Court unanimously rules legal definition of a 'woman' excludes trans women's identities
The United Kingdom's top court on Wednesday upheld an appeal by the campaign group For Women Scotland on whether transgender women are legally women under equality legislation.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:UK says equalities law defines women as only those born biologically female
The ruling excludes transgender women from the definition under the British Equality Act, but the court emphasised that it "does not remove protection from trans people".
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:‘Fly high, Riley’: Philippine eaglet dies 3 months after birth
Riley’s ‘unassisted natural hatching’ was hailed as a win for the Philippines’ efforts in protecting its natural heritage.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Mandela, punishment and the tragedy of forgetting
We must never forget the past injuries and injustices of apartheid.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Homelessness surges in Brussels
Hundreds of people are sleeping in public spaces including metro stations, new report shows.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:EU tightens asylum rules with list of 7 safe countries
Brussels wants to accelerate asylum procedures with a list of safe countries of origin that includes countries like India, Bangladesh and Egypt.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Leading at the End: Supporting Your Team in an Organizational Wind Down
Good organizational endings are desirable and possible. Here are some suggestions that can help your organization to design an honorable sunset.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Cosas 4: Naming the elephant in the room – the crime of apartheid
For South Africa, it carries profound emotional and legal weight. Beyond South Africa, this case sends an important message of accountability to the world and anyone dealing with systematic oppression, not just from the past but in the present and future.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:In This Time of Crisis, Social Justice Philanthropy Must Change Its Tune
Philanthropy is famously risk-averse. But in times of crisis like today, philanthropic leaders interested in social justice must pursue their missions very differently.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian lawmakers extend martial law until August
The extension allows Ukraine to continue mobilising troops and suspends the election cycle.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Liberia: VP Koung Fueling Tribal Politics to Sway Nimba By-Election in Favor of Rep. Kogar
[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta -- In a bold and controversial move on the campaign trail in Nimba County, Liberia's Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung openly embraced tribal politics as he campaigned for Representative Samuel Kogar--a candidate of the Gio tribe--for the vacant senatorial seat. Speaking under the rallying cry, "THIS THING FOR THE GIO PEOPLE," VP Koung's remarks underscored a strategy built on ethnic...
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Liberian Man Faces Extradition to U.S. Over Multiple Charges of Rape
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Government of Liberia has initiated legal proceedings to extradite Othello Bruce, a Liberian national, to the United States, where he faces multiple charges of aggravated statutory rape involving his biological daughter.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Tuvalu unveils first cash machines in 'momentous' ceremony
Tiny cash-based Pacific nation gets electronic banking for the first time.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Denmark mulls sending soldiers to train in Ukraine
Earlier in the day, the head of the Danish army said Denmark intended to send unarmed soldiers to Ukraine for training.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Africa: 70 Percent of Children in Poor Countries Suffer From Learning Poverty - Report
[Vanguard] Nearly seven out of 10 children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unable to understand a simple text by age 10, a report by the Global Coalition for Foundational Learning has said. The meaning is that such children suffer from Leaning Poverty.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:‘Risking our lives’: Indonesians warn of dangers in Cambodian scam compounds
Indonesians promised employment in Cambodia say they were instead forced to work long hours in shadowy compounds scamming victims.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: CJID Appoints New Executive Director, Promotes Operations Lead
[Premium Times] As Executive Director, Mr Babatunde will spearhead CJID's strategic direction, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Dapo Olorunyomi.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Weah's Chief Of Protocol Faces Corruption Charges
[Liberian Observer] The Assets Recovery and Property Retrieval Task Force (AREPT) has summoned Madam Nora Finda Bundoo, the former Chief of Protocol at the Executive Mansion, in connection with a sweeping investigation into alleged financial and economic crimes involving a corporate entity known as the Anita Group of Companies and its subsidiary, Gracious Ride.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Google faces £5 billion lawsuit in the UK for abusing 'near-total dominance' in search
A class action lawsuit filed Tuesday in the U.K. Competition Appeal Tribunal claims Google abused its position to restrict competing search engines.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:China-US relations: zero-sum view misguided, Jake Sullivan says in Trump policy critique
Former national security adviser credited managing China competition, in part, to time spent in cities around the world with China’s Wang Yi.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:European chips champion ASML warns of Trump tariff ‘uncertainty’
The Dutch company is key to Europe’s pitch to become technologically sovereign.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China-unit reshuffle
The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong watchdog urges more checks on worksites after probe reveals ‘absurd’ lapses
Major investigation into over 70 incidents by ombudsman found staff signing off on safety documents without carrying out actual inspections.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:UK Supreme Court: 'Woman' means biological female under law
The top court has ruled that a transgender woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate identifying them as female is not considered a woman under UK's equality law. LGBTQ groups have condemned the ruling.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Serhou Guirassy: Africa's Champions League record-breaker
Even though the Dortmund striker's hat-trick against Barcelona was in vain, the Guinean still made football history.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to withhold up to half of pay of suspended civil servants facing investigation
Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung Ho warns ‘no leniency’ will be shown towards the small number of civil servants who violate laws and regulations.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:Xi Jinping calls for closer China-Asean trade ties to avoid the ‘law of the jungle’
Xi told Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Beijing was ready to upgrade its free-deal with the bloc in the face of Trump tariffs.
Published on: April 16, 2025 | Source:What can Italy's PM Meloni achieve on her trip to the US?
Italy's right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is traveling to the US to meet Donald Trump. Tariffs are the big topic under discussion. Does Meloni speak for the EU — and what might she be able to achieve?
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