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UN-backed forum seeks to boost resilience of world’s Least Developed Countries

Policymakers, researchers, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, over the next three days to chart a path toward sustainable development and resilience for the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

DR Congo: Surging violence as armed groups target civilians in the east, Human Rights Council hears

Civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with 602 victims of extrajudicial or summary executions in North and South Kivu recorded over just two months, theHuman Rights Council heard on Tuesday.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Lebanon: UN expresses deep concern over latest Israeli airstrikes, in call for restraint

The United Nations on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of violence in Lebanon, despite the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, following an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut that reportedly killed four people – including a woman – and injured several others.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Sudan on brink of famine as fighting ravages Darfur, UN warns

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is spiralling as rival militaries continue to battle for control of the country, with the UN expressing profound alarm on Monday over escalating hostilities, particularly in North Darfur.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Le Pen’s conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right?

After being found guilty of graft, Le Pen's bid to lead France has been dealt a blow. Some will see her as a martyr.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

How South Africa's 'Snowbok' booked Winter Olympics spot

Nicknamed the 'Snowbok', South African cross-country skier Matt Smith is set to compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite only taking up the sport two years ago.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

U.S. Launches 1st Human Spaceflight Mission to Earth’s Polar Regions

The crew will conduct 22 experiments aimed at advancing human health and performance in space. On Monday, the United States launched the world’s first human spaceflight mission over the Earth’s polar regions. RELATED: Nearly 2,000 U.S. Scientists Sound Alarm Over Trump’s Assault on Research A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying a four-member crew lifted off aboard […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Germany could withdraw citizenship due to 'antisemitism'

"Terror supporters, antisemites and extremists" could have their German citizenship revoked β€” if they hold a second nationality, according to planning documents. Critics of the move say it will lead to unequal treatment.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Alibaba woos back DingTalk founder to lead office app’s AI push

Chen Hang, who created the app in 2015, will return as DingTalk CEO as Alibaba plans to take a stake in the entrepreneur’s start-up.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches Mass Cholera Vaccination in Gambella Amid Rising Death Toll, Influx of Displaced People From South Sudan

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- As cholera cases continue to rise in Ethiopia's Gambella region, claiming more lives, the government has launched a weeklong vaccination campaign targeting one million people. Health officials say the campaign, which began over the weekend, will reach all zones of the region, including refugee shelters housing those displaced by ongoing violence in South Sudan.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nearly 2,000 U.S. Scientists Sound Alarm Over Trump’s Assault on Research

The Republican president has laid off thousands of employees from scientific agencies. On Monday, nearly 2,000 top scientists issued an urgent warning about what they call the Trump administration’s β€œwholesale assault on U.S. science,” saying the actions threaten America’s health, economy and global leadership in research. RELATED: Zelensky Tries to Back Out of Rare Earth […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

India’s early moves to shield from Trump’s global tariffs may pay off

The US may not target India as yet under its global reciprocal tariffs given New Delhi’s moves to slash import duties, analysts say.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Africa: Aggressive Resource Mobilization Needed To Mitigate Aid Cut - Africa CDC

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Senior officials of the Africa Centers for Disease Control are holding meetings in the U.S capital, Washington D.C., to discuss future collaboration between the U.S. government and the continental health body, in light of funding cuts by the administration of President Donald Trump.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun files US$8.2 million lawsuit against Kim Sae-ron’s family

Actor’s team seeks damages against the late actress’ family, an unidentified person claiming to be her aunt and operators of YouTube channel Garo Sero.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president a 'parasite'

China began joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday as a "stern warning" against separatism and called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a "parasite," as Taiwan sent warships to respond to China's navy approaching its coast.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Liberia: Former President Weah's Office Refutes Allegation of Withholding Presidential Vehicle

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Lenn Eugene Nagbe, the Chief of Staff to former President George Weah, has launched a fierce criticism of the Director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS), Sam Gaye, accusing him of incompetence and a lack of professionalism in handling his duties.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old

Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Kenya: President Ruto Says He Prevented Gachagua's Impeachmnent Twice

[Capital FM] Nyeri -- President William Ruto twice saved former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from being booted by MPs as the country's second in command prior to his eventual impeachment in October 2024.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

6 Hong Kong officials slapped with fresh US sanctions: who are they and what’s next?

The Post explores reasons behind Washington’s latest round of sanctions and other restrictive measures against city.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Bridging the Gap: How AI and Tech Can Support Domestic Violence Advocacy

In response to the prevalence of domestic violence, technology activists in the United States and worldwide are leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots, even virtual reality (VR), to provide accessible, innovative solutions to help survivors where traditional resources may fall short.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Chinese company under fire for β€˜prison-style’ workplace – no phones, eat lunch at desk

Dental products company spies on staff using surveillance cameras, makes employees order delivery food, take limited toilet breaks.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng took Singapore job before FBI raids: university letter

University staff protest decision to β€˜summarily terminate’ Wang: β€˜Silence fuels suspicion and distrust and makes shared governance harder’.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Canadian MP quits election race amid Hong Kong activist bounty remark controversy

Paul Chiang apologises for β€˜deplorable’ suggestion to turn election rival Joseph Tay over to Chinese consulate for HK$1 million bounty.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption

Lava has begun flowing from a volcano near Iceland's capital, after authorities began evacuating nearby communities. The meteorological office said an eruption is underway after previously warning of the threat.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kenya: Court Declares Directive for Parents to Pay School Fees Through eCitizen As Unconstitutional

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has declared the government's directive requiring parents to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform as unconstitutional.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Akpoti-Uduaghan to Visit Kogi Despite Public Gatherings Ban

[Vanguard] Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has reaffirmed her intention to visit her constituency for the Sallah celebrations, undeterred by the recent prohibition on rallies and public events.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Launch of Hong Kong’s newest premium taxi fleet plagued by cancellations

Reporters, lawmaker try to hail ride via JOIE app without success. Transport expert asks why premium taxis aren’t using centralised app.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China leads relief for quake-hit Myanmar. But will civil war stymie aid efforts?

China can play critical role in persuading junta and rebel groups to stop fighting to allow for relief work following devastating earthquake.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hundreds gather in Hong Kong to pay tribute to film, Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung

Flower stands and bouquets line pavement outside Mandarin Oriental hotel, where pop star died 22 years ago, while fans also gather at Avenue of Stars.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

From Louisiana to Pennsylvania, Tracing Plastics Pollution Back to Its Source

While filming a documentary about oceans on a boat in the Pacific Ocean several years ago, producer and director Steve Cowan encountered a shocking scene. β€œWe were surrounded from horizon to horizon by floating plastic,” Cowan said. β€œI’ve never seen anything like it.” Cowan and his colleagues at the nonprofit Habitat Media wondered where all […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Inside Climate News favicon Inside Climate News

Australian outback swamped by year’s rain in a week, devastates livestock, infrastructure

Around 100,000 cattle and sheep are dead or missing due to flooding from 500 millimetres of rain in an area the size of Texas.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why the UN aid summit is the EU's best shot at financial justice

The upcoming UN summit in Seville, Spain, is a pivotal moment for the EU to fight extreme wealth concentration and the climate crisis burning our futures.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Uganda: Uganda Loses 40% of Its Lions

[Independent (Kampala)] What is being touted as the largest, most comprehensive count of African lions in Uganda has painted a grim picture in some areas and a marked hope for others.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Edible Cannabis Ban in South Africa: Something to Chew On?

Cannabis legislation for private and medicinal use has increased over the past few years globally, including in several African countries for medicinal use as well as farming for profit. Currently, South Africa is the only country in Africa that has legalized the recreational use of cannabis, with the signing into law of the Cannabis for […]

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

France's Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for 5 years after embezzlement conviction: Media

Marine Le Pen on Monday was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds in an historic trial that could halt her future presidential election hopes.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International