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EU must be 'firm but smart' against Trump's 'big mistake' on tariffs, says António Costa

A trade war between the European Union and the United States will "affect everyone," António Costa has warned in an exclusive interview with Euronews.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Capitalizing on PLA Vulnerabilities: Taiwan’s Opportunities for Enhanced Defense

Over the past few decades, the world has seen the military balance shift in China’s favor. Yet, Taiwan is not without its opportunities.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Space junk damaging satellites: How do we remove it?

More than 130 million pieces of space debris orbit Earth. If just one piece collides with a spacecraft, it can disrupt critical navigation systems. The European Space Agency is calling for urgent action.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How TIFs Impact Racial and Economic Justice at the Local Level

Tax increment financing is one of the most common economic development local financing tools around. Unfortunately, its economic and racial justice impacts are highly negative. This must change.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

China’s hypersonic anti-ship missiles, ‘artificial sun’ milestone: SCMP daily highlights

From day 2 of Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan to a first for China’s Communist Party, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

South Africa: 'State Failed to Prove Case' as Nigerian Pastor, South African Co-Accused Walk Free on 30 Rape Charges

[allAfrica] Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho have been found not guilty on all charges. The verdict comes eight years after the accused were arrested - Omotoso was in custody for the duration of the trial, while Sulani and Sitho were out on bail.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Israel’s Netanyahu heads to Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrant

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made it clear Hungary will not arrest the Israeli PM despite an international warrant.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

No Time to Waste for Asia-Pacific Leadership 

The Asia-Pacific stands at a crossroads amid geopolitical, economic, and environmental volatility, but this turbulence presents an opportunity for transformative leadership.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

European Discontent With Musk Reflected in Tesla Dealership Fire in Rome

Incidents in Italy and Germany underscore the consequences of the political controversy surrounding Elon Musk. Italian authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack that destroyed 17 electric vehicles (EV) at a Tesla dealership on the outskirts of Rome early Monday, the latest in a series of incidents targeting the U.S. EV maker across Europe. RELATED: […]

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Geopolitical shifts are affecting higher education on the continent

Universities in Africa need to secure funding for students and build new research collaborations while not excluding our US partners

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Tesla China-made EV sales fall 11.5% in March as competition rises

The U.S. carmaker is facing a headwinds in China, in particular mounting challenges from local rivals like BYD.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Uganda: Uganda Launches Largest Malaria Vaccine Introduction to Date

[GAVI] Apac -- Today, Uganda's Ministry of Health, with support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) and Alliance partners, UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), PATH and CHAI rolled out a malaria vaccination campaign in Apac District, northern Uganda. This makes Uganda the 19th country in Africa to introduce the malaria vaccine into routine immunisation, and it is the largest malaria vaccine roll-out to date...

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Video: Al Jazeera reporter on Israel’s expanded Gaza ground attack

Israel’s military has announced a major expansion of its ground assault on Gaza.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Hong Kong karate body to pay HK$1.58 million in compensation over unfair policy

Court slams Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China for imposing blanket four-month ‘freezing period’ on top members who switched clubs.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

U.S. Fails to Address Root Causes of Ukrainian Conflict: Ryabkov

Almost 73 percent of Ukrainians believe that the Trump’s presidency is having a negative impact on their country. On Tuesday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Washington’s approach to resolving the Ukraine crisis has yet to address the root causes of the conflict. RELATED: Ukraine Violates Partial Truce by Attacking Russian Gas Station […]

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Africa: USAID Funding Freeze Puts Millions of Women at Risk

[allAfrica] Women and girls will suffer devastating consequences from the USAID funding freeze

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Space science camps and astrophotography: How Qatar is shooting for the stars

From space science to astrophotography, Qatar 365 went stargazing with NASA experts and astronomy enthusiasts for a rare look at the marvels of the universe and how Qatar is nurturing the next generation of scientists.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Australia-China trade ties ‘imperative’ as both sides eye emerging prospects, risks

As geopolitical uncertainty and US tariffs reset global trade relations, both sides ‘have to work together’, Australian business council says.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

World is ‘failing’ people with disabilities: UN deputy chief

The “world is failing” people living with disabilities, UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed has told a major summit which aims to galvanize global efforts to ensure they are fully integrated into all parts of society.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Accountability for missing persons is ‘crucial’: UN human rights chief

2024 saw the highest increase in missing persons in at least two decades, with 56,559 new cases recorded, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

‘Attacks on aid workers must end,’ Security Council told

Two senior UN officials appealed in the Security Council on Wednesday for an end to attacks against humanitarians and personnel working for the global organization.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Myanmar quake: UN calls for urgent protection for vulnerable women and girls

Friday’s devastating earthquakes in Myanmar not only caused mass casualties and widespread destruction, they also deepened long-standing gender inequalities – leaving millions of women and girls at heightened risk, UN aid agencies warned on Wednesday.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Sudan: Sexual violence used as weapon of terror against women and girls

Amid alarming reports of sexual violence being used as a weapon of terror across Sudan, UN reproductive health agency, UNFPA, is warning that over 12 million women and girls – and increasingly men and boys – are estimated to be at risk.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN condemns killing of 1,000 people in Gaza since ceasefire collapse

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern on Wednesday over the human toll resulting from the intensified hostilities in Gaza.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

U.S. Health Department Begins Mass Layoffs

Layoff notices affect offices responsible for everything from global health to food safety. On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began its mass layoffs, dismissing thousands of employees across various agencies. RELATED: Trump to Unleash His Global Trade War After Wall Street Closes on Wednesday Significant budget cuts to divisions of […]

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Russia launches massive attack on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, injuring eight

Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine kill one person in the Zaporizhzhia region and injure eight in Kharkiv.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ramaphosa wants the DA to remain in the coalition

But the presidency said on Wednesday the crunch vote on the fiscal framework was a test of the party’s commitment to the GNU

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Markets won't get the certainty they want from Trump's tariff announcement

Questions will remain over how and which countries will respond, and what the impact on inflation and interest rates will be.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Archaeologists unearth 3,200-year-old tomb linked to ancient Egypt's military elite

Among the key finds inside the tomb are a gold ring inscribed with Ramesses III’s name, bronze arrowheads, and an ivory box.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Myanmar's military junta declares temporary ceasefire to facilitate quake relief

The statement from the military's high command follows a series of unilateral temporary ceasefires announced by armed resistance groups opposed to military rule.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

DR Congo spares three convicted US coup accomplices of capital punishment

Their death sentences over the botched 2024 coup effort have been commuted to life imprisonment.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Deadly strikes in Gaza as Netanyahu says Israel will seize new military corridor

At least 19 people are reported killed in Jabalia as Israel's PM says it is expanding ground operations to pressure Hamas.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Middle East favicon BBC Middle East

UK couple's death in New Zealand probed as murder-suicide

The bodies were found after officers forced entry to a house in Roseneath, near Wellington, on Monday.

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Council of Europe to send mission to Turkey amid ‘democratic backsliding’

The Council of Europe's Congress held an urgent debate after Erdogan arrested his main opposition leader, Istanbul’s Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu

Published on: April 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews