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Eurovision: Here are the contest's strongest geopolitical alliances throughout the years

The Meds tend to vote for each other, while France has strong bonds with Israel and Armenia. Baltic countries love Ukraine and their Nordic neighbours.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China Hopes a Fair, Lasting, and Binding Agreement Between Ukraine and Russia

Chinese Diplomat Lin stated that his country supports Russia and Ukraine in starting direct dialogue. On Friday, China expressed hope that Russia and Ukraine would reach a peace agreement in the negotiations taking place in Istanbul, TΓΌrkiye. RELATED: Delegations of Russia and Ukraine Start Meeting in Istanbul β€œChina’s position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

China’s bid to survive trade war, PL-15 missiles’ first combat test: SCMP daily highlights

From the maiden voyage of a record-setting Chinese vessel to Beijing doubling down on its domestic economy, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Romania recognises Africa’s essential role

Please share some of your highlights as a diplomat and in your personal capacity since arriving in South Africa. I was impressed by the meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of presenting my credentials, and the meetings I had with the South African officials at all levels. The warm way in which I […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Families grieve at hospital after deadly Gaza blast

An Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya has killed 13 people, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence, hitting a site that included a mosque and a health clinic.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Commissioner Hansen presents plan to cut farming bureaucracy in EU

European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen presented his simplification plan to help farmers during a meeting organised by Euronews.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Chinese team taps DeepSeek AI for military battle simulation

AI-based system can create 10,000 combat scenarios in 48 seconds – a task that takes humans 48 hours, according to lead researcher.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Afrikaners' arrival in US as refugees sparks international debate

Amid a refugee resettlement freeze, 59 Afrikaners arrived in the US, welcomed by Trump officials, sparking debates over discrimination and refugee policies.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

HIV programmes will not collapse after Trump funding cuts, Motsoaledi says

The health minister said local investment and support from other global partners would keep the country’s treatment efforts going

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

China’s 2025 National Security White Paper: β€˜Holistic Security’ Amid Rising Global Tensions

β€œNational Security in the New Era” will see the CCP expanding its β€œabsolute” leadership over a wide variety of domains.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump caps Gulf tour with America-first policy for peace in Middle East, South Asia

Trump’s vision sits well with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, two Gulf nations closest to Washington, but its feasibility remains to be determined, analysts say.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Suzuki Dzire first impressions: Game changer in the budget segment or the new rideshare vehicle?Β 

Building on the success of the Swift, Suzuki has released a budget sedan that could become a hit in South Africa

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

Africa a β€˜geopolitical priority,’ but EU-AU talks aim low

The draft agenda suggesting that no new policy offers will be on the table.Diplomats have briefed that they are not expecting any major announcements and that the meeting will be used primarily to take stock and prepare for an EU-AU leaders’summit later this year.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Fuelling the future: Solar-powered charging for South Africa’s electric trucks

In a country where long-distance driving is the norm, an efficient charging network is vital for the use of fully electric trucks and commercial vehicles

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Mail & Guardian Africa favicon Mail & Guardian Africa

French crypto entrepreneurs promised extra security after violent kidnapping attempts

There have been at least three attempts to abduct crypto sector leaders or their family members since the start of the year in France.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Zambia: Zambia to Name Lusaka Road After Late President Geingob

[Namibian] Kasama Road in Lusaka, Zambia, is set to be unveiled in honour of the late Namibian president Hage Geingob on Friday, according to Zambian media.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Namibia: 16 Namibian Companies Keen to Revive National Airline

[Namibian] A total of 16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to setting up a national airline.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: The Joint Learning Network's Concerted Effort to Strengthen UHC

[Nigeria Health Watch] Providing access to healthcare is widely recognised as a fundamental human right, as outlined in the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), which states that "the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being".

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Kremlin says Trump-Putin contact β€˜extremely important’ for Ukraine peace effort

Comments follow Trump announcement that he is ready to meet with Putin β€œas soon as we can set it up.”

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Frugal innovation upside in a high-spend, high-tech age

The current global conversation on technology focuses on, one, the big deals announced during US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf; and two, the high-stakes rivalry between the US and China or their race to dominate artificial intelligence. Yet this narrative overlooks a quieter set of evolving technology innovations and relationships: the surge and […] The post Frugal innovation upside in a high-spend,...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

U.S. Businesses Race to Restock as China Tariff Cut Offers 90-Day Lifeline

The tariff relief came as companies finalize orders for the winter holiday season, making the timing critical for keeping shelves stocked. American retailers and manufacturers rushed to place orders with Chinese suppliers after the United States and China announced a temporary rollback of reciprocal tariffs, creating a 90-day window to rebuild depleted inventories. RELATED: US […]

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Georgia hospital says it's following state law in continuing pregnancy of woman on life support

A pregnant woman in Georgia who was declared brain-dead after a medical emergency has been on life support for three months to let the fetus grow enough to be delivered, a move her family says a hospital told them was required under the state's strict anti-abortion law.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Sudan: Minister of Information - 'We Trust China Will Continue to Support Sudan in Achieving Security and Stability'

[SNA] Portsudan, May 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Culture and Information and government spokesman Khalid Al-Aiser said, in a post on his Facebook page, "We trust that China, as a friendly country, will continue its support for Sudan to achieve security and stability, and will not stand idly by in the face of attempts to undermine national security in Sudan, the region, and the world." He added, "China has always...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Sudan: Chinese Chargé d'Affaires Affirms Strengthening Cooperation With Sudan

[SNA] Portsudan, May 16, 2025 (SUNA) - Minister of Culture and Information and Government Spokesperson Khalid Al-Aiser met in his office on Friday with the ChargΓ© d'Affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China to Sudan, Ambassador Zhang Xianghua. The meeting discussed overall bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to activate and strengthen them, particularly cooperation in the media...

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Health Groups Confirm 58% Drop in Maternal Deaths in Two Nigerian States

[Premium Times] Project Aisha is being implemented by a consortium of four organisations: the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF), Ingress Health Partners, mDoc Healthcare, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces New Online Citizenship, Business Management Platform

[Premium Times] A Nigerian official said that the new digital platform was designed to streamline the application and processing of citizenship.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Family Accuses EFCC of Spreading Falsehood Against Suspected Member of 792 Internet Fraud Syndicate

[Premium Times] The family cited the circulation of Mr Friday's mugshot by the EFCC as part of the agency's efforts to prejudice his trial.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

At least 93 dead in Gaza after Israeli airstrikes, hospitals say

The widespread strikes across northern Gaza come as the US president finishes his visit to Gulf states, but not Israel.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Fake EFCC Operatives, Others in Niger

[Vanguard] The police command in Niger says it has arrested three suspects, who posed as Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) operatives, abducted and robbed students of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) University, Lapai.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Harare Council Set to Evict Tenants Over Unpaid Rent and Leases

[263Chat] The City of Harare has announced a debt recovery operation targeting residents, businesses, and institutions occupying council-owned properties who have failed to meet their financial obligations.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Zimbabwe: Prof Moyo Blasts SABC Editor Over Victoria Falls Post

[263Chat] Former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has hit out at veteran South African journalist Sophie Mokoena over what he described as "divisive and misleading" commentary on the Victoria Falls.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Central Asia’s Strategic Insecurity in a Turbulent World

Can Central Asian states continue their multi-vector diplomacy, or will they be forced to choose between the U.S. and China?

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Dozens more die in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Over 250 people are said to have been killed since Thursday, while Trump says residents are starving and he expects β€˜a lot of good things’ in the next month.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

South Africa: Struggle Icon, Duma Nokwe, Awarded Honorary Title of Senior Counsel

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has posthumously awarded struggle veteran human rights lawyer, Advocate Dumalisile (Duma) Philemon Pearce Nokwe, the honorary title of Senior Counsel (SC or Silk) for the Republic of South Africa.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Pretoria High Court Officials Placed On Precautionary Suspension

[SAnews.gov.za] Three officials from the Pretoria High Court have been placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of fraud and corruption.

Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica