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China's Xiaomi commits $6.9 billion to in-house chips

Xiaomi is set to unveil the Xring O1 on Thursday, a processor designed for its flagship smartphones.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

South Koreaโ€™s 2025 Election: A Test for Gender Equality

South Koreaโ€™s 2025 presidential election exposes the countryโ€™s deep gender gap in political representation.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why Europe and Asean are aligning to hedge against US, China dependence

Despite diplomatic and ideological differences, the EU and Southeast Asiaโ€™s trade and defence needs are bringing the two sides together.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ex-England striker Gary Lineker leaves BBC after Zionism social media post

The ex-England footballerโ€™s departure ends his 25-year tenure as Match of the Day host.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

United Russia Party Says War Veterans To Hold 10% of Seats in Local Elections

The Kremlin has repeatedly referred to veterans of the war in Ukraine as โ€˜the new elite of the country.โ€™ Russiaโ€™s ruling party, United Russia, estimates that veterans of the war in Ukraine will hold 10% of deputy positions in the upcoming local and regional elections. RELATED: Russia Liberates Six Key Towns and Reports Nearly 9,000 [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Canada, Britain, France threaten action if Israel does not stop military offensive and lift aid restrictions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel would control the whole ofGazadespite mounting international pressure that forced it to lift a blockade on aid supplies that has left the enclave on the brink of famine.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Singapore traders drawn into Indonesiaโ€™s US$12 billion Pertamina corruption probe

Indonesia is dependent on energy imports, and Singapore-based companies are regular participants in Pertaminaโ€™s tenders for the purchase of petrol and crude oil.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

EU follows China and bans Brazilian poultry exports after bird flu outbreak

Brazil confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a poultry farm on Friday.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Somalia: Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 10 At Army Recruitment Drive in Somalia

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- At least 10 people were killed today after a suicide bomber targeted a queue of young recruits registering at the Damanyo military base in the Somali capital Mogadishu.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

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: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

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: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

China directs state bodies to buy more home-made EVs for official use

Beijingโ€™s 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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: UN News favicon UN News

UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption โ€“ but itโ€™s a โ€˜drop in the oceanโ€™

The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israelโ€™s decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade โ€“ but significantly more is needed โ€œstarting tomorrow morningโ€.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

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 News favicon UN News

Gaza: Israel โ€˜approaches UNโ€™ to resume limited aid deliveries, says aid agency

Amid intensifying Israeli bombing and ground operations in Gaza, the UNโ€™s 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: UN News favicon UN News

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 Assemblyโ€™s Fifth Committee met to discuss the world bodyโ€™s financial health.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

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: UN News favicon UN News

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 โ€“ and finalise a global treaty to head off the next pandemic.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

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 Khanโ€™s decision to take a leave of absence amid an ongoing UN investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Singapore election: Workersโ€™ Partyโ€™s Andre Low and Eileen Chong chosen as NCMPs

The posts of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament are given to the โ€œbest losersโ€ after every election in Singapore.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

WHOโ€™s 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 WHOโ€™s 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: WHO News favicon WHO News

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

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: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

How common is prostate cancer in Hong Kong and what can you do to treat it?

In the wake of ex-US president Joe Bidenโ€™s prostate cancer diagnosis, the Post takes a closer look at how the disease affects Hongkongers.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Teen arrested in Hong Kong after dad calls police over โ€˜space oilโ€™ possession

Teenager, 14, arrested after police find 26 vape cartridges suspected to contain etomidate.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Chinaโ€™s fresh belt-tightening push takes aim at white elephants, lavish meals and flowers

New rules to cut wasteful government spending and projects are โ€˜most stringentโ€™ since austerity drive first launched in 2013, observer says.

Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

From Cannes to Oscars, Bollywoodโ€™s women challenge Indiaโ€™s โ€˜misogynisticโ€™ 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: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

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: CNBC International favicon CNBC International