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Rise of canola production in SA an inspiration for other value chains
An increase in demand could see a record harvest of the oilseed this year
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:
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Nvidia announces new tech to keep it at the center of AI development
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made a slew of announcements and revealed new products on Monday, aiming to sustain its leadership in AI computing.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nigeria's fierce political rivals share joke at pope's inaugural mass
President Bola Tinubu defeated Peter Obi in the 2023 elections - and may face off again in 2027.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Spain's consumer rights ministry blocks more than 65,000 Airbnb listings for holiday rentals
Spain's consumer rights ministry said on Monday it had ordered Airbnbto withdraw more than 65,000 listings for holiday rentals from its platform, saying they violated existing rules.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:China directs state bodies to buy more home-made EVs for official use
Beijingβs latest order follows similar notices in 2024 that aim to increase Made in China electric vehicles in government fleets.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:UN faces deepening financial crisis, urges members to pay up
The United Nations is facing a worsening cash crisis that threatens its ability to carry out vital work, Member States warned this week, as the General Assemblyβs Fifth Committee met to discuss the world bodyβs financial health.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:World Health Assembly opens amid high-stakes pandemic treaty vote, global funding crisis
The 78thWorld Health Assembly opened on Monday with a broad appeal to global solidarity, as delegates from around the world gather in Geneva to confront mounting health, climate, and financial challenges β and finalise a global treaty to head off the next pandemic.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Drone strikes on civilian infrastructure in Port Sudan must end: UN expert
Repeated drone strikes over the past two weeks in Port Sudan have damaged key infrastructure across the crucial Sudanese aid hub, disrupted humanitarian operations, and placed civilians in danger, a UN-appointed human rights expert has warned.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Israel βapproaches UNβ to resume limited aid deliveries, says aid agency
Amid intensifying Israeli bombing and ground operations in Gaza, the UNβs relief coordination agency, OCHA, said on Monday that it was in talks with Israel to re-start deliveries of lifesaving supplies to the stricken enclave.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:International Criminal Court: Deputies take over amid Prosecutor misconduct probe
The Deputy Prosecutors of the International Criminal Court have assumed leadership of the Office of the Prosecutor following Karim Khanβs decision to take a leave of absence amid an ongoing UN investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Syrians heading home find few of the basics needed to survive
Syrians trying to rebuild their lives in their war-torn country urgently need the support of the rest of the world to help them start again, UN aid agencies insist.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Terror-crime link alarm, child detention in Australia, judiciary in Maldives, Protection of Civilians Week
The head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), called on Monday for renewed global commitment to combating emerging criminal threats and strengthening justice systems worldwide.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption β but itβs a βdrop in the oceanβ
The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israelβs decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade β but significantly more is needed βstarting tomorrow morningβ.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Singapore election: Workersβ Partyβs Andre Low and Eileen Chong chosen as NCMPs
The posts of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament are given to the βbest losersβ after every election in Singapore.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:WHOβs strategic engagement with philanthropies: advancing global health and resilient health systems
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in enabling countries to build stronger health systems and advance towards health equity. From vaccine equity and pandemic preparedness to primary health care, the contributions of philanthropic partners help drive progress across WHOβs key priorities.The importance of philanthropic support was underscored by Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, in his recent...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia's Path to Peace - Why Three-State Solution Offers Most Realistic Future
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- For decades, the international community has held fast to the aspiration of a unified Somalia. Yet that vision--however noble--no longer corresponds with realities on the ground. Somalia today is not a single, functioning nation but a fragmented territory composed of three distinct political entities: Somaliland, Puntland, and South/Central Somalia. Each region has its governance...
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Somalia: UAE Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack At Army Camp in Somali Capital
[Shabelle] Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The UAE has strongly condemned a terror attack in Somalia's capital city of Mogadishu that left several military recruits dead and dozens wounded on Sunday.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The South Korea-US Alliance Is Due for an Overhaul
At a time of growing U.S.-China competition, the purpose of the alliance is once again becoming a subject of debate.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:How common is prostate cancer in Hong Kong and what can you do to treat it?
In the wake of ex-US president Joe Bidenβs prostate cancer diagnosis, the Post takes a closer look at how the disease affects Hongkongers.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Teen arrested in Hong Kong after dad calls police over βspace oilβ possession
Teenager, 14, arrested after police find 26 vape cartridges suspected to contain etomidate.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Polish centrist's narrow presidential lead sees pro-EU path hanging in the balance
Polish liberals performed worse than expected in a presidential election on Sunday, exit polls showed, as Rafal Trzaskowski from ruling centrists Civic Coalition scraped to victory setting up a close fight for Warsaw's pro-European path.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:UK clamps down on 'wild west' of buy now, pay later sector with new rules
Buy now, pay later plans are set to face regulation in the U.K. after the government laid out proposals to bring the short-term loans under formal rules.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Chinaβs fresh belt-tightening push takes aim at white elephants, lavish meals and flowers
New rules to cut wasteful government spending and projects are βmost stringentβ since austerity drive first launched in 2013, observer says.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:From Cannes to Oscars, Bollywoodβs women challenge Indiaβs βmisogynisticβ storylines
Women filmmakers in India are reshaping cinema with authentic female narratives, gaining acclaim and box office success, despite challenges.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Meet the sustainable fashion startup backed by H&M and Amazon
Smartex detects flaws in fashion textiles as they are produced and claims to have prevented 1 million kilograms of fabric from going to waste.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Qualcomm to launch data center processors that link to Nvidia chips
Qualcomm on Monday said it plans to launch processors designed for data centers to power artificial intelligence, which will link to Nvidia chips.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ghana: 24-Hour Economy Industrial Park for Volta Region Takes Off
[Ghanaian Times] Adaklu-Waya -- The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, says conscious efforts are being made to promote the development of the region through strategic industrial investment.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Trade unions, return to your socialist values and origins
In the days of apartheid, unions fought for more than just wages, they wanted a new society. Now it seems they have abandoned their roots
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Ghana's Cocoa Risks EU Rejection If Contaminated With Heavy Metals - Netherlands Ambassador
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's cocoa risks being rejected by the European market if found to be contaminated with heavy metals, Mr Jeroen Verheul, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ghana, has said.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Accra Plains to Become Administrative Capital - President Mahama
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is to have a new administrative capital as part of measures to permanently decongest the capital city of Accra, the President, John Dramani Mahama, revealed on Friday.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Liberia Investment Conference Held in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] The Liberian Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Musu Jatu Rhule, has urged international organisations to invest in the Liberian economy as the country's political and economic stability is an attractive factor for global investment.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to map safety risks of cityβs numerous natural slopes using drones
Geotechnical Engineering Officeβs Lawrence Shum also says his team will test landslide prediction model this rainy season.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Strengthening Public Health Through Hand Hygiene Amid Mpox Concerns
[Ghanaian Times] Last Thursday, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirmed two cases of Mpox in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Untenable Red Sea Ambitions
[Shabait] Much has been said about PM Abiy's ill-advised statements and dreams which need not be repeated here. But what about the litany of papers being authored by individuals closely aligned with Ethiopia's ruling party?
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:βHighest levelβ of Macronβs French government accused of covering up Nestle water scandal
A Senate report claims the French government concealed Nestleβs illegal treatment of Perrier mineral water, raising issues of transparency and consumer fraud.
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