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Public health champions honoured for work ‘beyond the call of normal duty’
Some patients are easy to diagnose. They walk into a clinic and explain their symptoms. They can afford to pay for healthcare and access it seamlessly.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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Syrians face staggering needs amid insecurity and healthcare crisis
Millions of people in Syria continue to face mortal danger from unexploded munitions, disease and malnutrition and more international support is urgently required, senior UN aid officials said on Friday.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Escalating violence drives food crisis across eastern DR Congo, warns WFP
As violence intensifies in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Food Programme (WFP)warned Friday that food insecurity is worsening both within the country and in neighbouring States, where 140,000 Congolese have fled since January.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Diplomats prepare ground for June conference on two-State solution for Israel and Palestine
Diplomats convened at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday to lay the groundwork for a crucial international conference in June, aimed at advancing global efforts towards achieving a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens EU with 50 percent tariff from June 1
Ultimatum comes hours before crunch call between U.S. and EU trade negotiators.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump's 5% NATO spend target 'very, very difficult' to meet, Greek PM says
Several NATO members currently struggle even with spending 2% of their gross domestic product on defense.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Xi urges ‘new chapter’ in China-Germany ties in call with chancellor amid US trade war
In first call with Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Xi Jinping calls for ‘fair, transparent and non-discriminatory’ environment for Chinese firms.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu accuses Macron, Starmer and Carney of siding with Hamas after Gaza operation criticism
Earlier this week, the three leaders issued a joint statement condemning what they said was Israel's "egregious" military actions in Gaza and warning that they would take "concrete actions" if Netanyahu didn’t change course.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US says it will impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons
The Trump administration accuses the military-led Sudanese government of using the prohibited weapons during its civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Japan’s ‘men’s concept cafes’ face scrutiny over unlicensed adult services
By operating as restaurants, these cafes have managed to skirt Japan’s adult entertainment law licensing requirements.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:South Sudan should ‘pull back from the brink’: UN
Civilian-populated areas, including a Medecins Sans Frontieres medical facility, have been targeted by warring sides despite warnings of a health catastrophe.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Why it matters that the EU is pushing to offshore asylum: 10 questions
Externalising asylum is the hottest trend in EU migration policy; but just 10 years ago the European Commission opposed it on humanitarian and legal grounds. Here's what you need to know.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:LGBTQ+ tourism on the rise in India
A growing number of businesses and travel agencies in India are catering to LGBTQ+ travelers, who report a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Over 400 International Observers To Monitor the Venezuelan Elections
The Bolivarian government offers guarantees for free and sovereign elections on May 25. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced that more than 400 international observers will monitor the regional and legislative elections set to take place this coming Sunday in Venezuela. RELATED: Building a New Model of Direct Democracy in Venezuela In the weeks […]
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:India moves closer to trade deals with US and EU with lower tariffs as key aim
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India and the US are aiming for a ‘mutually beneficial trade agreement’.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Bye-bye buybacks? Big Oil's record-breaking shareholder payouts are under threat
A protracted slump in crude prices has ratcheted up the pressure on Big Oil's commitment to allocate cash to shareholders.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:French ‘posturing’ on due diligence law falls flat in Brussels
French negotiators pushed to limit the scope of the CSDDD, to firms with over 5,000 employees — but some diplomats dismissed it as a negotiating tactic rather than a serious proposal.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Will Security Operations Halt Kenya-Ethiopia Cross-Border Crimes?
[ISS] Kenya's police have achieved some positive results, but lasting solutions require ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'
Has the Mission: Impossible series finally run out of steam? It would appear so.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Twilight of the Warriors exhibition opens at Hong Kong Kowloon Walled City site
Free exhibition inspired by hit film includes expanded showcase of local craftsmanship.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:South Sudan: Refugees Flee Escalating Violence On South Sudan-Ethiopia Border
[MSF] Gambella Region -- As violence intensifies across the South Sudan-Ethiopia border, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has decided to relocate our medical services from the border town of Burbeiye to Mattar, in Ethiopia. This move corresponds with a mass displacement of South Sudanese refugees, who had already fled to Burbeiye, a town sitting directly on the border, and are now fleeing from there to Mattar in...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump targets illegal migration with remittance tax plan
Washington plans a 5% tax on remittance transfers that would cover millions of foreigners living in the US. With about $160 billion sent by Latin Americans alone, their home countries would be among the hardest hit.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Chinese robot makers led by Unitree dazzle at Macau’s Beyond Expo amid AI boom
The significant presence of robotics companies underscores the intense domestic competition in the rapidly growing sector.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US approves China-invented painkiller that could reduce fentanyl overdoses
Qamzova is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that provides 24-hour pain relief in a single shot, reducing post-surgery opioid reliance.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Afrikaner farmers feel ‘safe and happy’ in US
The US embassy and state department are mum about how the claims of relocated Afrikaners were verified
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Mainstream political groups propose overhaul of far-right tech report
Amendments proposed set out a range of topics to consider in a bid to achieve EU tech sovereignty.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:South Africa: HIV Activists Urge Parliament to Respond to Pepfar Cuts
[GroundUp] Parliament told that many clinics have closed and people can't access HIV medication
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:What is Europe doing about deepfake porn? Not enough
Thousands of women worldwide are victims of such attacks on their physical and psychological integrity.These attacks leave an indelible mark in the form of trauma, depression, or fear. Yet as of today, most EU countries lack clear criminal provisions addressing such deepfakes.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Trump's “evidence videos” do not show “genocide”
Fake news in the White House: the footage Trump wants to use to prove the “mass murder of white farmers in South Africa” is outdated. The white crosses on the roadside are from a demonstration in 2020.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Civil Law Court Summons Speaker Koon Over U.S.$209,000 in Rental Proceeds
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Just weeks after his election as Speaker of the 55th National Legislature, Hon. Richard N. Koon has been summoned by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Civil Law Court, in Montserrado County to respond to a lawsuit filed by his wife, Angeline Mamie Worloh Koon. The case centers on allegations that the Speaker has failed to account for over US$209,000 in rental income from ten jointly owned...
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Amazon tribe sues New York Times over story it says led to porn addict claims
The lawsuit claims a report portrayed the Marubo people as "unable to handle" basic internet exposure.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:‘Surprisingly good March’ helps German GDP exceed expectations
The German economy, Europe's biggest, grew by 0.4% in the first quarter thanks to stronger-than-expected exports and manufacturing.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Can tourism be reimagined? New Saudi-led platform wants to future-proof global travel
Tourism is expected to contribute nearly 11 trillion – about 10 per cent of GDP – to the global economy this year.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:French minister dials back suggestion to get rid of cash to fight drug dealing
Gérald Darmanin said the government lacked the "political means" to take such drastic action.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Australia’s record floods on east coast leave 4 dead, 1 missing
New South Wales Premier Christopher Minns praised emergency services and volunteers for rescuing 678 people in recent days in ‘amazing, heroic effort’.
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