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Chinese Premier Li Qiang set for joint meeting with Gulf and Southeast Asian states

Next week’s event, the first of its kind, offers Beijing a further opportunity to build support for its opposition to US tariffs.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

If China wants the EU as a partner, it must offer concrete cooperation

China must stop ignoring EU trade complaints and offer a meaningful compromise – or see Europe’s China policy become a bargaining chip in US ties.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Somalia: Somalia and Turkey Strengthen Media Cooperation With High-Level Delegation Visit to Ankara

[Radio Dalsan] ANKARA - Somalia and Turkey have officially launched a new media cooperation initiative as a high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia arrived in Ankara on a working visit aimed at exchanging expertise and enhancing professional collaboration in media, communications, and combating disinformation.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Hit Hard - Somali Forces Unearth Massive Arms Stash

[Radio Dalsan] Kismayo, Jubbaland - Somali special forces, in a joint operation with Jubbaland regional troops, have seized a significant cache of weapons and military supplies from the militant group Al-Shabaab following a major offensive in Lower Juba.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Western Cape Govt Welcomes Additional Funding Allocated to Provinces for Health, Education

[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Government (WCG) has welcomed the additional funding allocated to provinces for education and health services in the Budget presented by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Deputy Minister Condemns Alleged Rape of Trainee At Police Training Academy

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, has condemned the alleged rape of a trainee by a police instructor at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Training Academy in Tshwane.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

The EU's Rwanda raw materials deal — profits before Congolese lives

The EU’s attempt to thread the diplomatic needle by denouncing Rwanda’s support for M23 while refusing to suspend the critical raw materials agreement without adequate safeguards to ensure that this agreement does not contribute to human rights abuses is revealing, write Amnesty International.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill moves on to Senate after US House passes it

The bill would fulfil many of Trump’s campaign pledges and add about US$3.8 trillion to the federal government’s debt over the next decade.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Xpeng's Hong Kong shares have gained nearly 80% this year. The rally is far from over, analysts say

The company is a key player in China's hypercompetitive EV market, but has struggled to turn a profit amid rising competition and sluggish domestic demand.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Nigeria: Oil Theft - Nigeria Losing More Barrels of Crude Oil Than Some Opec Members Produce - Senator

[Premium Times] "Nigeria loses billions of dollars annually to crude oil theft. This is severely undermining our economy, weakening the Naira, and depriving the nation of vital revenue needed for infrastructure, healthcare, education, and social development," the senator said.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Germany bolsters NATO's eastern flank with new brigade in Lithuania

Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Lithuania to inaugurate a German brigade aimed at strengthening NATO's presence and deterring Russian threats in the Baltic region.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Africa: As the UN Turns 80, Is a New Era of Peacekeeping Possible?

[ISS] Despite significant headwinds, a recent UN ministerial meeting reflected broad backing for reformed peacekeeping.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kyrgyzstan: Incoming Peace Corps Cohort Cancelled Last Minute

As DOGE takes aim at the Peace Corps, the sudden cancellation of the June departure of new volunteers to Kyrgyzstan “is particularly cruel and inefficient.”

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Top Priority for South Korea’s Next President

In the wake of Yoon Suk-yeol’s poor performance, the country has severely been polarized. Now the public hopes the new president will integrate the country.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Meta's AI tool's better, but we're still watching it, says Irish watchdog

The Irish data protection authority has been engaging with Meta since March 2024, when the Big Tech company first said it would bring MetaAI to Europe.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Top Maoist leader killed as India cracks down on rebels

Twenty-seven rebels are reported to have been killed in a gunfight with security forces in Chhattisgarh.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Lenovo caught off guard by tariffs even as AI PCs deliver strong annual revenue

The PC maker’s CEO said Trump’s tariffs dented performance last quarter, but its US$69.1 billion in 2024/25 revenue is among its best.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Africa: Six African Nations Commit to Eliminate Deadly Neglected Disease Visceral Leishmaniasis

[Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative] During a ceremony organized under the auspices of the African Union and the World Health Organization (WHO) and on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, representatives from six African countries - Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan- signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at eliminating visceral leishmaniasis, one of the...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sweden to charge jihadi over Jordanian pilot burned to death

Sweden will charge a 31-year-old with war crimes and terrorism over his alleged role in a 2014 execution in Syria. The case revives memories of one of the most notorious killings by the "Islamic State."

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Chinese and French presidents tackle cognac tariffs in phone call: Macron

French leader says fair competition is key and both sides agreed to move faster to resolve their trade dispute.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Investors dump bonds globally as U.S. credit downgrade, Trump's tax bill ignite fiscal worries

A global bonds selloff is accelerating on the heels of a U.S. Treasurys rout.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Africa: AI and Data Policy in Africa - A Call for Sovereign Innovation

[allAfrica] As we celebrate Africa Month, I feel an urgent sense of responsibility to voice what too many policymakers still overlook: Africa's future cannot be copy-pasted from global AI narratives. Artificial Intelligence is not just a tool of automation -- it is a force reshaping power, identity, economy, and ethics. And yet, Africa remains on the margins of this transformation.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Africa Day - Why Data Sovereignty is Africa's Next Liberation Struggle

[allAfrica] On this Africa Day, as we reflect on the journey of the continent and the hopes of its people, we must widen our lens to see the deeper, invisible frontiers that define sovereignty in the 21st century. One of these frontiers is data. In a world where data has become the scaffolding of how humanity experiences reality; through artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and digital infrastructures;...

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Labubu, Molly toys put spotlight on Hong Kong culture in Shenzhen festival

Camel, Red A also among 12 local brands being showcased at city’s booth at the China Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Who Let the Dogs Serve? Glamorous canines dress to impress at New York's "Pet Gala"

At New York’s annual Pet Gala, fashion-forward pups recreated iconic Met Gala 2025 looks from stars like Chappell Roan, Bad Bunny, Diana Ross and more.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Prison staff sceptical renting cells abroad will solve France's overcrowding crisis

With prisons overflowing, France is considering renting cells abroad. But will this solve the problem or just shift it to other countries?

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

World News in Brief: UK cedes sovereignty over Chagos Islands, suffering in Sudan deepens, UN releases new emergency relief funds

The United Kingdom agreed to cede its control over the Chagos Islands to the Republic of Mauritius in an agreement signed between the two countries on Thursday.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Civilians ‘trapped and terrorised’: UN sounds alarm over collapse of critical protections

With more than 36,000 civilian deaths recorded in conflict zones in 2024 and sexual violence surging, senior UN officials warn that the international framework designed to protect civilians is collapsing.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Guterres strongly condemns killing of Israeli diplomats in US capital

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the “appalling killing” of two Israeli embassy officials in the United States capital, stressing that “nothing can justify such a horrific act,” his Spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Kenya: Refugees facing ‘lowest ever’ emergency food rations amid funding crisis

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that it has been forced to cut food aid to unprecedented lows in Kenya’s sprawling refugee camps, as a result of severe funding shortages.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Gaza: Strikes on houses and tents responsible for over half of deaths this week

More than half the people killed in Gaza over the past week were in shelters and residential buildings, the UN human rights office OHCHR said on Thursday.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Ambassadors debate safety of civilians with 36,000 lives lost during conflict last year

We're live as the Security Council convenes for its annual open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, with the UN relief chief and the head of UN Women calling for urgent action to safeguard lives –especially those of women and girls caught in the crossfire. Non-combatants in Gaza, Lebanon, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine are among the hardest-hit. Mobile app users can follow here.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

All eyes on Gaza as aid teams retrieve first lifesaving relief in months

UN agencies in Gaza confirmed on Thursday that desperately needed aid has finally arrived at warehouses inside the enclave after an 11-week blockade by Israeli authorities.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Do Lady Gaga’s Singapore shows signal end to ticket-buying mayhem, slow demand?

Demand for resale tickets for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem concerts is lukewarm, compared with the Taylor Swift and Coldplay shows, analysts say.

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Work on Russia-Ukraine Peace Agreement Memo Progressing: Peskov

The memorandum is expected to address key issues, including a timeline for a possible peace deal. On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that work on a memorandum for a potential Russia-Ukraine peace agreement is actively progressing. RELATED: Russian Air Defense Successfully Repels Ukrainian Drone Attacks Targeting Moscow Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov noted […]

Published on: May 22, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English