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UN relief chief welcomes limited Gaza aid resumption โ but itโs a โdrop in the oceanโ
The UN humanitarian affairs chief has welcomed Israelโs decision to allow limited aid to cross into Gaza after 11 weeks of complete blockade โ but significantly more is needed โstarting tomorrow morningโ.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:
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Gaza: Israel โapproaches UNโ to resume limited aid deliveries, says aid agency
Amid intensifying Israeli bombing and ground operations in Gaza, the UNโs 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 Khanโs decision to take a leave of absence amid an ongoing UN investigation into allegations of misconduct against him.
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:Singapore election: Workersโ Partyโs Andre Low and Eileen Chong chosen as NCMPs
The posts of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament are given to the โbest losersโ after every election in Singapore.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:WHOโs 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 WHOโs 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 Bidenโs 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 โspace oilโ 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:Chinaโs fresh belt-tightening push takes aim at white elephants, lavish meals and flowers
New rules to cut wasteful government spending and projects are โmost stringentโ since austerity drive first launched in 2013, observer says.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:From Cannes to Oscars, Bollywoodโs women challenge Indiaโs โmisogynisticโ 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 cityโs numerous natural slopes using drones
Geotechnical Engineering Officeโs 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:โHighest levelโ of Macronโs French government accused of covering up Nestle water scandal
A Senate report claims the French government concealed Nestleโs illegal treatment of Perrier mineral water, raising issues of transparency and consumer fraud.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Kasama Road Renamed in Honour of Founding President Sam Nujoma
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Lusaka, Zambia, 16 May 2025
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Tributes Pour in for South African Music Icon Manqoba Ntombela
[Namibian] Tributes continue to pour in for Manqoba Ntombela, a musical artist whose life was cut short on the evening of May 16, when he was murdered outside his home in Ratanda, Heidelberg.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ant Groupโs global unit pulls in US$3 billion in revenue ahead of spin-off
Ant International could fetch an IPO valuation of between US$8 billion to US$24 billion if it lists in Hong Kong, analysts say.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Corruption Accused Trio to Appear in Katima Mulilo District Court
[Namibian] Three people arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) last week in connection to a fraudulent drought relief food supply scheme amounting to over N$4 million are expected to appear in the Katima Mulilo District Court for a formal bail hearing on Monday.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Fishermen's Protest to Resume Pending Presidential Confirmation
[Namibian] Mining Metal Maritime and Construction Workers Union general secretary Joseph Garoeb on Sunday said the protest of the fishermen employed under the government redress programme (Gerp) will continue once the Office of the President confirms a time and date.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Enugu Ex-Deputy Speaker, Ezeugwu, Resigns From PDP - - Says Party Is 'Deceitocracy'
[Vanguard] The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Dr. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, has resigned from the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Court Rejects Ecobank's Bid to Appeal Sh103mn Advocate Fee Dispute
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an application by Ecobank Kenya Limited seeking to escalate a dispute over advocate remuneration to the apex court, declaring that the matter does not raise issues of general public importance as required by the Constitution.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Tanzania: Former CJ Maraga in Tanzania for Lissu's 'Treason' Case Amid Deportation of Kenyan Activists
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Immediate former Chief Justice, David Maraga, has arrived in Tanzania to observe the high-profile treason trial of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: First Holdco, Ecobank, Prestige Top Stock Pick This Week
[Premium Times] This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. You may need to involve your financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source: