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Diplomatic downfall: When ambassadors cross the line
Secret sex blogs, bullying scandals and public naps, these diplomats were once at the top of their game. Here's how their careers took unexpected turns.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:
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Most people on ARVs stay on them. Does our health system know that?
The health department has R622 million extra to prop up South Africaโs HIV treatment programme in the wake of foreign aid cuts, but itโs only about a fifth of the total gap
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Eagles, archery and horseback stunts wow crowds at Kyrgyzstan's Salbuurun Festival
The Salbuurun Festival on Lake Issyk-Kul brings together Kyrgyzstanโs finest hunters, performers and craftspeople in a vivid celebration of nomadic culture.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Over 640,000 Children Under Five At Risk As Cholera Spreads in Sudan's North Darfur State
[Unicef] Port Sudan -- UNICEF calls for sustained, unimpeded access to fight the deadly outbreak
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Russiaโs Kamchatka Peninsula is Scene of Massive Volcanic Eruptions
The volcanoes Avachinsky, Klyuchevskoy, Bezymianny, Kambalny, Karymsky, and Krasheninnikov are showing active signs. The simultaneous activity of six volcanoes on Russiaโs Kamchatka Peninsula is a highly unusual phenomenon, which scientists are calling a parade of eruptions. RELATED: Trump Vows New Sanctions on Russia Despite Acknowledging Their Futility Amid Rising Global Tensions โAccording to our data, [โฆ]
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:People who own the sun
There is no official registry of socially owned renewable energy projects in South Africa, but research has identified more than 20 operating initiatives across the country
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:First Person: Documenting despair and finding hope amidst the rubble of Gaza
The daily struggle to survive an ongoing war in Gaza and to protect oneโs family โ while reporting on the fear and chaos that conflict brings โ has become an unrelenting obligation for a UN News correspondent in the embattled enclave.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Gaza: As aid trucks enter, videos of Israeli hostages and attack on Red Crescent staffers spark outrage
In Gaza, UN aid teams continue to report that Gaza is on the brink of famine with the UN human rights chief on Monday denouncing images of starvation inside the enclave as โan affront to our collective humanity.โ
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:The final straw? Plastic pollution talks get underway in Geneva
Efforts are getting underway in Geneva to finalize aglobal agreement to tackle the staggering and growing amount of plastic wasteand its impact on human health, marine life and the economy.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Mounting civilian casualties in Sudan as fighting intensifies
As conflict intensifies between rival militaries in Sudan, the UN humanitarian wing (OCHA) expressed alarm on Monday over mounting civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions across the country.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:UN urges MPs to deliver on development promises for 600 million in landlocked nations
At a major UN forum opening in Awaza, Turkmenistan, this week, parliamentarians from around the world are being urged to take decisive action to improve the lives of more than 600 million people living in landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Ugandaโs refugee funding crisis, academic freedom tested in Serbia, rural resilience in Afghanistan
Since the beginning of 2025, 600 refugees have arrived in Uganda each day, bringing the total number of new arrivals to almost two million. But with funding rapidly running out, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is warning the East African nation will not be able to continue providing life-saving services and aid.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Many silver linings in Chinaโs export slowdown
Chinaโs export machineโthe core driver of its economic power for decadesโis starting to falter. New data signals that overseas orders are weakening, raising alarm bells for those who have long viewed China as a consistent source of global momentum.A slowdown in outbound shipments suggests the countryโs extraordinary trade surpluses may be approaching their ceiling. Without [โฆ] The post Many silver linings in Chinaโs...
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Iran proposes slashing four zeros from currency
Turkey, Romania and Zambia have all lopped digits from their notes after runaway inflation
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Kate Forbes to quit Scottish politics
Exit of deputy first minister is blow to SNP ahead of next yearโs elections at Holyrood
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:UN special representative expresses disappointment at talks' progress upon departure from Cyprus
UN Secretary General's Special Representative for Cyprus Colin Stewart has departed the country while expressing disappointment with the attitude of both sides in the Cyprus talks.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Shein slapped with โฌ1M greenwashing fine in Italy
Italy is the second European country to fine Shein over greenwashing.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Ali Mazruiโs view on how Ethiopia solves the Westโs โpuzzleโ about Africa
Ethiopia puts paid to Western perceptions that African people lack history and are incapable of poetry, philosophy and science
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Kremlin plays down Trump's nuclear rhetoric as US envoy set to visit Moscow
The comments come as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine or face sanctions edges closer.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Amber wind warning in place as Storm Floris hits Scotland, disrupting bank holiday events
Authorities in Scotland have cancelled trains and closed parks as Storm Floris brings destructive winds of up to 137 km/h, posing significant risks to lives and property.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:EU-US trade pact causes peak confusion in Brussels
Deal risks flouting World Trade Organization rules
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Mothers, grandmothers and other caregivers need care too
When we support caregivers, we build the future one conversation, one playful interaction, one child at a time
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow days before US sanctions hit Russia
The US presidentโs special envoy for the Middle East and Russia Steve Witkoff is set to visit Moscow midweek, just two days before Trumpโs deadline for the Kremlin to reach a deal with Ukraine or face significant tariffs.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Hidden cost of justice denied: What the Vodacom ruling reveals about SAโs social priorities
The Please Call Me case outcome highlights the justice gap, favouring corporate power over individuals and undermining grassroots innovation and social transformation
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs drone swarms just got smarter, faster and harder to kill
This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that Chinese aerospace engineers have proposed a breakthrough upgrade for Peopleโs Liberation Army (PLA) drones, drawing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, where approximately 90% of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were reportedly neutralized by advanced air defenses. Published in the July issue of Acta Armamentarii, the [โฆ] The post Chinaโs drone...
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Centre black womenโs voices and expertise in sexual violence discourse
The sexual harassment case against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge shows the pitfalls of excluding their experience
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump says Diddy pardon โdifficultโ due to rapper being 'very hostile' towards him
Donald Trump has said it would be โdifficultโ to pardon disgraced rap mogul Sean โDiddyโ Combs, as the rapper was apparently โvery hostileโ towards him when he ran for office.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: Pres Mahama Hosts Africa Health Summit Tomorrow
[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama will tomorrow, 5 August 2025, host a landmark gathering of African Heads of State, policymakers, and global health stakeholders at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Why Indiaโs IT sector is shedding jobs
Slowing global demand is a key factor, but analysts are also watching how AI might be reshaping roles in an industry long seen as a pillar of India's economic growth.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: October Elections Will Reveal the Extent of Tanzania's Democratic Decline
[ISS] As the country slides towards electoral authoritarianism, even SADC and EAC election observers have been excluded from the polls.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Italy hands fast fashion retailer Shein โฌ1 million greenwashing fine
The decision comes after France fined the retailer 40m in July over fake discounts and misleading environmental claims.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:From Courts to Community Power: Trans Rights Advocates Respond to Skrmettiโs Fallout
The United States v. Skrmetti decision was a blow to trans rights movements. But LGBTQ+ advocates are mobilizing quickly and creatively to protect their communities without relying solely on the courts or state laws that may be undermined by the Trump administration.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Wrong time, wrong direction for gas tax cut in Japan
Japan stands at a critical crossroads in its climate policy. While the world accelerates toward electric vehicle (EV) adoption to combat the climate crisis, seven opposition partiesโincluding the Constitutional Democratic Party, Japan Innovation Party, and Democratic Party for the Peopleโhave submitted a bill to abolish the provisional gasoline tax rate. If enacted, this legislation would [โฆ] The post Wrong time, wrong...
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Police Indict Fula Woman
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Authorities at the Liberian National Police have indicted the Fula woman at the center of the alleged Police brutality and power theft case that led to protests from Muslim women here.
Published on: August 04, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Office of Ombudsman Wants Supreme Court Justices Suspended
[New Dawn] The Office of the Ombudsman has proposed the suspension of four Justices of the Supreme Court for their failure to comply with the Code of Conduct governing public officials in Liberia.
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