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Ghana pushes anti-LGBTQ+ bill as defense of 'family values'
Ghana's Parliament has reignited controversy with a its anti-LGBTQ+ bill, sparking intense debate on its impact on family values and human rights.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:
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Nigeria: Atiku, Obi Losing Grip - Time for Political House Cleaning
[Premium Times] After failing to unite and in the process, handing over victory to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a platter of gold in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have been grandstanding and upbraiding the government of the day. This posturing serves as partial fulfillment of their role as opposition figures or perhaps stems from fear of political self-immolation.They are everywhere and...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Africa: Saudi Arabia - Migrant Workers Electrocuted, Decapitated, and Falling to Death At Workplaces
[HRW] Prevent, Investigate Deaths; Compensate Families; Mandate Life Insurance
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Can India help Apple diversify away from China?
Apple has traditionally relied heavily on Chinese factories to make its products. The tech giant is now planning to significantly boost production in India.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Head of Russia's only independent election watchdog receives 5-year prison sentence
Russia has sentenced Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of independent election watchdog Golos, to five years in a penal colony.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Sri Lanka: How period poverty keeps girls out of school
For some girls in Sri Lanka's hill country, getting a period means having to skip classes unless their families can find money for sanitary pads.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Time for China to Ditch Commercial IOUs β Like Japan Just Did
Ending these abusive payment tools could empower SMEs and bolster private sector confidence.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump's auto tariffs hit European and US manufacturers alike
Trump's departure from decades of established trade practices is leaving a lasting impact on the German auto industry. Carmakers can do little but wait and hope things won't turn out as badly as feared.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:European Commission wrong to deny release of von der Leyen messages, court says
The Commission is found to have wrongly refused to publish texts from its president during the Covid pandemic.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:A War Nobody Wins: The Real Cost of India-Pakistan Rivalry
Both governments are claiming victory, but itβs clear who the real losers are: the people on both sides of the border.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Trump meets Syriaβs 'young, attractive' al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia and lifts sanctions on Damascus
The meeting on the sidelines of a Gulf Cooperation Council summit represents a significant turn for Syria as it attempts to chart a new course after 50 years of al-Assad dynasty's rule.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Relief on China's factory floors as US tariffs put on hold
A surprise deal in the trade war gives businesses breathing room - but many now want to find new markets.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Pfizergate takeaways β a legal victory, and a win for transparency
An EU court ruled that the European Commission wrongly denied access to text messages between Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer's CEO, reinforcing the need for transparency in high-level communications. Here are EUobserver's takeaways.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:How the Worldβs Most Powerful Corporations Have Fought Accountability for Climate Change
A new report draws on decades of internal documents and court records to lay out how some of the worldβs most powerful corporations misled the public about the dangers of climate changeβand how their efforts to avoid responsibility for the harms caused by their products have evolved in recent years. The documents and records cited [β¦]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Poland fears election interference after discovery of foreign-funded advertisements
It comes months after Romania's first round of presidential elections was annulled due to evidence pointing to foreign interference from Russia.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Amazon faces late June hearing in bid to retain EU Parliament accessΒ
The access badges were withdrawn in February last year at request of the Parliamentβs Employment committee.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Whoβs selling weapons to India and Pakistan?
India and Pakistan are arming fast. Who and what's behind their military build-up?
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Petro and Xi Discuss Colombiaβs Accession to the New Silks Roads
The Chinese project seeks to facilitate trade, investment and cultural exchange across participating regions. On Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Colombian President Gustavo Petro met in Beijing with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties through the signing of new agreements, including a potential memorandum of understanding for Colombiaβs inclusion in the New Silk Roads. [β¦]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Afro-resilience: Africaβs strategic realignment in a multipolar world
To navigate this evolving landscape, African states must embrace a strategy centred on economic resilience, industrialisation, regional integration and self-reliance.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Air raid sirens in Jerusalem as Yemen missile intercepted
A missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens across Jerusalem on Tuesday, shortly after US President Donald Trump criticised Yemenβs Houthi group in Riyadh.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Kim Soo-hyun, Yoo Ah-in: how K-scandals are costing South Koreaβs entertainment industry
Controversies involving stars like Kim Soo-hyun have caused delays and costly production changes across the industry.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Chinese startup Pony.ai reports first robotaxi fire, no injuries
Electric cars such as those from Tesla, which is trying to develop its own robotaxi, have previously caught blaze.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Banks upgrade China growth forecast, foreigners flock to Shenzhen: SCMP daily highlights
From investment banks upgrading their growth forecasts to a rise in overseas visitors in Shenzhen, hereβs a round-up from todayβs coverage.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Japan eyes fully covering childbirth costs from April 2026
Japan currently provides a lump-sum payment of 500,000 yen (US$3,400) for each childbirth.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Germany: Merz vows to build Europe's strongest army
In a wide-ranging speech in the Bundestag, the German Chancellor outlined his new government's priorities, including a plan to revive Germany's struggling economy and transform it once again into a "growth locomotive."
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Somalia: President Mohamud Rolls Out 'Justice and Unity' Party in High-Stakes Move Ahead of Upcoming Elections
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu -- In a bold and politically charged speech during the launch of a new political party led by federal leaders and key figures from some federal member states, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared that Somalia will no longer be held back by indirect elections or divisive clan politics.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kongβs Han Academy aims to repay parents after βwhite knightβ steps in
Despite the intervention and agreed payment plan, concerns persist over the independent school that was reported to be HK$100 million in debt.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Africa: To Overcome Fear and Hatred We Must Undo the Dehumanisation Rooted in Dogma
[Daily Maverick] The algorithms that help us crunch data so easily also have a tendency of telling us what we want to hear - and showing us what we want to read. It's a comfortable echo chamber that blinds us to the reality in front of our unseeing eyes.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:China hopes for βgolden decadeβ in relations with Latin America and Caribbean
Beijing joins regional bloc Celac in backing free trade and βmore democraticβ international system amid the tussle for influence with US.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Ethiopia: 'No Historical, Demographic, or Constitutional Basis for Amhara Claims On Western Tigray'
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The Tigray Interim Administration's cabinet, led by Lieutenant General Tadesse Werede, issued a statement on 30 April, 2025, accusing federal government media outlets and the Amhara regional state's media and communication bureau of violating the country's constitution and the Pretoria Peace Agreement. The statement alleges that these entities disseminated messages "falsely claiming...
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Germany accuses three Ukrainians in exploding parcel plot βlinked to Russiaβ
Arson attempt is latest alleged case of hybrid warfare being waged by Moscow on European soil
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Prayers Pour in for Super Eagles Striker Awoniyi After Emergency Surgery
[Premium Times] The Super Eagles striker is currently in an induced coma following emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Chinese tech giant Tencent posts 13% revenue jump as growth at key gaming unit surges
Tencent on Wednesday reported an annual rise in its top and bottom line in the first quarter fuelled by accelerated growth in its key gaming business.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong trade delegation visits Qatar to strengthen bilateral relations
A total of 35 memoranda of understanding spanning trade, innovation and other areas were signed, hoping to advance strategic cooperation between Hong Kong and Qatar.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Politics with Michelle Grattan: Andrew Leigh on more productive work in the age of AI
Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh is charged with lifting Australiaβs stagnant productivity. He says AI may help us do less drudge work, such as sending endless emails.
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