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Petro and Xi Discuss Colombiaโs 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 Colombiaโs inclusion in the New Silk Roads. [โฆ]
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:
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Afro-resilience: Africaโs 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 Yemenโs Houthi group in Riyadh.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Kim Soo-hyun, Yoo Ah-in: how K-scandals are costing South Koreaโs 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, hereโs a round-up from todayโs 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 Kongโs Han Academy aims to repay parents after โwhite knightโ 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 โgolden decadeโ in relations with Latin America and Caribbean
Beijing joins regional bloc Celac in backing free trade and โmore democraticโ 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 โlinked to Russiaโ
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 Australiaโs stagnant productivity. He says AI may help us do less drudge work, such as sending endless emails.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Prosecution Witness Tenders Slain Ex-Presidential Adviser's Death Certificate in Nnamdi Kanu's Trial
[Premium Times] The prosecution said the killing was one in a series of deadly attacks linked to IPOB under a stay-at-home reign imposed on the South-east region by the group led by Mr Kanu.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: International Criminal Court Hasn't Announced Meeting With Nigeria's Chief Justice Over Detention of Biafra Separatist Leader Kanu
[Africa Check] International Criminal Court hasn't announced meeting with Nigeria's chief justice over detention of Biafra separatist leader Kanu
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Namibia: Justice Ministry Shuts Down Calls for Mandatory DNA Testing Amid Gender Bias Debate
[Namibian] The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has ruled out mandatory DNA testing following calls from members of parliament (MPs) to address paternity fraud.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:A tour of Qatarโs popular yearly family friendly festivals, from kites to street food
Qatar 365 gets a taste of flavours in the sky and on the taste buds, with two yearly festivals that have become crowd favourites, from exciting new offerings at the Qatar International Food Festival to wacky characters at the Qatar Kite Festival.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Screen addiction in Europe: How do we protect minors?
The dangers of screen time for children and adolescents are becoming widely recognized and an increasing number of EU countries are imposing smartphone bans in schools. But are we doing enough in Europe to protect young people from screen addiction?
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nvidiaโs consumer graphics cards see price hikes in China after H20 sales ban
The RTX 5090D GPU has been especially popular in the country, with prices rising more than 10 per cent in the past month.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Singaporeโs NUS, Chinaโs Tsinghua University among worldโs top producers of rich alumni
US universities dominate a global ranking by Altrata, led by Harvard with 18,000 ultra-rich alumni, or 4 per cent of the global total.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: The Power of Collaboration in Infodemic Response - Insights From a Workshop
[Nigeria Health Watch] "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:The Kazakh Tazy sighthound: from nomadic guardian to national icon
In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet the Kazakh Tazy โ a sighthound now gaining international recognition as a distinct and culturally significant breed.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:EU court rules against Ursula von der Leyen over missing Pfizer texts
European Commission president exchanged messages with US pharmaceutical CEO during negotiations for Covid vaccines
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bangladeshโs Careful Diplomacy in the India-Pakistan Crisis
The interim government is being carefully neutral, but public opinion has chosen a side.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Bank of America executive appointed to senior UK Treasury role
Jim OโNeil named second permanent secretary focused on growth
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Sign of a New Dawn?
Hailed by Britainโs prime minister in superlatives, the deal opens up significant opportunities. Its success will depend on what comes next.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Global EV sales up almost 30% in April, with the US falling behind
China and Europe were bright spots for the EV market in April, although sales dropped in North America, hit by Trump tariffs and uncertainty over green policies.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Kenya: IPOA Calls for Public Inquiry Into Wave of Abductions, Cite Pattern of Rights Violations
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has formally called for a public inquiry into the recent wave of abductions reported across the country.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Nairobi Health Committee Orders Closure of Carrefour, Naivas Supermarkets Due to Health Violations, Expired Products
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Nairobi County Assembly's Health Committee has ordered the immediate closure of all Carrefour, Naivas Supermarket outlets across the city following allegations of selling expired food products and employing untested food handlers.
Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source:Orbรกn backing Romanian nationalist riles up Hungarian voters
Support for ultranationalist George Simion causes uproar in Romaniaโs ethnic Hungarian community
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