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Over 60 per cent of the Arab world still outside the banking system
Between 2016 and 2024, the number of Egyptians with a bank account β which experts say is essential for financial inclusion - tripled, from 17.1 million to over 51 million.
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Libyaβs fragile peace tested again as new clashes roil Tripoli
A fragile calm has settled over Tripoli after a sudden surge of violence this week left parts of the city in ruins, claimed civilian lives, and heightened concerns about the stability of Libyaβs already fragile political and security situation.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Gaza: New displacement orders force thousands to flee as famine looms
Intensified hostilities continue in the Gaza Strip, bringing further death, displacement and destruction as the weeks-long aid blockade grinds on, the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA) said on Thursday.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Sudden escalation of trade tensions sends shockwaves through global economy
Amid escalating trade tensions and growing policy uncertainties, the global economy stands at a fragile turning point, according to a new report on Thursday from the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Why did Putin's Russia invade Ukraine?
Russia hoped to overthrow Ukraine's pro-Western government, but Moscow's war has dragged on for more than three years.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Germany to comply with Trump's 5% defence spending target, foreign minister suggests
US President Donald Trump has long demanded that NATO partners spend more on defence. Germany now wants to comply.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Germany backs Trump's push for 5% NATO defense spending target
German foreign minister Johann Wadephul said the country was backing U.S. President Donald Trump's call to increase the defense spending target of NATO members.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong student, 14, arrested for allegedly attacking teacher with chisel
Dispute occurred when teacher tried to stop Form Three pupil from eating bread during class, source says.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:China expands visa-free travel to 5 Latin American nations after summit with regional bloc
The announcement comes amid Beijingβs latest push to gather international support for its opposition to Donald Trumpβs tariffs.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Factcheck: How the UK is β and is not β studying solar geoengineering
The UK governmentβs βhigh-riskβ research funding agency last week announced that it will invest 57m... The post Factcheck: How the UK is β and is not β studying solar geoengineering appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Euronews Debates: The future of digital identity, balancing security, privacy, and accessibility
On 22 May, Euronews will be hosting an hour-long debate on digital identity, where prominent figures from the European technology industry will discuss the current state of digital identity, with a focus on the e-ID scheme proposed by the Swiss government.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:The launch of ESA's Biomass: A European leap into Earth observation | Euronews Tech Talks
Euronews Tech Talks travelled to Kourou to witness the launch of the Biomass mission. What is its mission, and how did the people who spent over a decade working on it feel on the eve of launch?
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Beijing is a βred lineβ: Hungary vows it wonβt decouple from China if pushed by Trump
βHungary is benefiting from these very intensive Chinese economic and trade relations. Weβre not willing to give that upβ: Budapest official.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:China deploys worldβs largest fleet of driverless mining trucks, powered by Huawei tech
The project aligns with the nationβs broader push to upgrade traditional industries with AI and other advanced technologies.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Number of visits to Hong Kong arts hub jumped 19% last year, hitting 15 million
West Kowloon Cultural District aiming to continue trend this year with local events and international collaborations to entice visitors.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Lizard found eating abandoned newborn horrifies Thailand: βsick to my stomachβ
Horrified residents near Bangkok found a monitor lizard eating a newbornβs remains. Police are trying to find the mother to determine if the baby was alive.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Meitu founderβs wife buys Hong Kong luxury home for US$60 million
Wang Baoshan paid 22 per cent less than the asking price for the 5,466 sq ft detached house at 8 Perkins Road.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Ukraine to send its delegation to Istanbul talks with Russia, Zelenskyy not going
Ukraineβs president confirmed that he has agreed to send the delegation to Istanbul for a lower-level talk with Russiaβs representatives, but he will not be present there himself.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Stunning new images from James Webb Telescope help unlock mysteries of Jupiter's glowing auroras
New images captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) show details of Jupiter's auroras and how they are formed.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:West Africa: Rights Group Calls On EU To Adopt 'Renewed Approach' For Sahel Region
[HRW] Dear High-Representative/Vice-President,
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Hearing of Case Challenging Gachagua's Impeachment Postponed
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The hearing of the case challenging the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been postponed pending further directions from Chief Justice Martha Koome who is expected to empanel a new bench.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong vows enforcement of UN Iran sanctions, hits out at US measures
Locally based Super Sources Industrial and owner Wang Chao among list of firms, individuals hit by US sanctions for alleged Iran missile programme support.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Trump bags Middle East deals, just not the two he wants and needs
US President Donald Trumpβs visit to Arab states in the Middle East this week generated plenty of multibillion-dollar deals. He said more than US$1 trillion worth of deals had been signed with Saudi Arabia alone, though the real total is likely much lower. Qatar also placed an order for 210 Boeing aircraft, a deal worth [β¦] The post Trump bags Middle East deals, just not the two he wants and needs appeared first on...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs sanctions on ICC halt tribunal's work, staffers claim
According to ICC staff members, sanctions imposed by the Trump administration have made it near impossible for the tribunal to conduct basic tasks, let alone seek justice for victims of war crimes.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Calm Returns to Capitol Hill
[Liberian Observer] The six-month leadership crisis in the House of Representatives has come to an end, with the election of Rep. Richard N. Koon as Speaker. The Montserrado County District 12 Representative bested his prime opponent, Rep. Musa Hassan Bility (Nimba, District #7) for the seat. Deputy Speaker, Rep. Thomas P. Fallah, although expected to run, did not.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Key AI hub China restricts schoolchildren's use of the tech
China is restricting how much children can use generative artificial intelligence in schools, according to a local release citing the Ministry of Education.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Why voters around Asia had Trump on their minds as they headed to the polls
Political analysts believe tariffs played a role in recent elections in Australia and Singapore, but not enough to fully explain the results.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Ukraine, Russia appear set to engage in Istanbul-hosted talks without Zelenskyy, Putin
Russia's Vladimir Putin spurned a challenge to meet face-to-face with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Turkey on Thursday, instead sending a second-tier delegation to planned peace talks, while the Ukrainian president said his defence minister would head up Kyiv's team.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Grattan on Friday: Ley and Littleproud have had a prickly relationship β can they negotiate a smooth future?
Rebuilding the Coalition will be a difficult task, but can the two Coalition leaders put their past behind and unify in the wake of such a devastating defeat.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:'The audience will have an insight into my soul': Austria's JJ reveals Eurovision dream
Johannes Pietsch - aka: JJ - seems comfortable carrying the hopes of a nation on his shoulders. The 24 year old Austrian-Filippino is one of the big favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest and believes his roots as a counter-tenor can help him conquer Europe.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: March 31 Protests - 89 Granted Bail
[New Zimbabwe] High Court judge Justice Esther Muremba has granted bail to 89 individuals accused of staging the March 31 protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Oil Cargo Arrest - Court Dismisses General Hydrocarbons' Bid to Serve Orders On Navy
[Premium Times] General Hydrocarbons succeeded in overturning the order detaining the crude oil cargo, but First Bank immediately appealed the ruling.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:China launches satellites to start building the worldβs first supercomputer in orbit
Once complete, the space-based Three-Body Computing Constellation will support real-time, in-orbit data processing.
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Expression of gratitude to members of WHO senior leadership team
As we make this transition to the new leadership team, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the remarkable contributions of those colleagues who will be leaving their executive management positions on 16 June 2025.I am truly grateful to:Dr Michael J. Ryan, Deputy Director-General and Executive Director for Health Emergencies, Preparedness, and Response. Mike planned to leave over two years ago but stayed on at...
Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source:Positive Covid-19 samples hit 1-year high in Hong Kong as 30 die in 4 weeks
Proportion of respiratory samples testing positive increased 7.5 per cent in four weeks, but health expert claims overall impact of virus is milder.
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