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Dozens of white South Africans granted refugee status under Trump's new rule
Refugee groups have criticised the Trump administration for prioritising Afrikaners, a white ethnic minority, over people in greater need.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:
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Grindr scandal rocks Swedish government as national security advisor resigns
Sweden’s national security advisor resigns hours after appointment amid a Grindr photo scandal — sparking fears of foreign influence and renewed scrutiny of top-level vetting in Ulf Kristersson’s Stockholm government.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Zambia: Will the Chambishi Spill Affect Zambia's 'All-Weather Friendship' With China?
[ISS] Sino Metals' pollution of the Kafue River presents an opportunity to forge a more environmentally sustainable partnership.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:How should the EU interpret the trade agreement between the US and the UK?
The United Kingdom is the first European country to have reached a compromise with the United States on trade. But some analysts believe the deal sends the wrong signal.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Scientists Discover Molecule That Halts Brain Cell Death in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
The breakthrough centers on a compound that inhibits BAX, the ‘cell killer’ protein. On Monday, an Australian medical institute confirmed that scientists have identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, offering hope for treatments that could slow or stop the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. RELATED: Birds Offer Clues to Fighting […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:World News in Brief: Sudan aid update, child migrant deaths at sea, nursing shortages, invasive pest scourge
The UN expressed deep concern on Monday over the impact of ongoing drone attacks on civilian infrastructure across Sudan.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Guterres hails hostage release, renews ceasefire call
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the release of a hostage held in Gaza on Monday and renewed his call for a permanent ceasefire and greater humanitarian access to the war-torn enclave.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:UN migration agency helping migrants in the US return home voluntarily
The United States has asked the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to assist undocumented migrants who choose to return to their home countries.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Gaza: Starvation looms for one in five people, say food security experts
Gazans remain at “critical risk of famine,” UN-backedfood security experts warned on Monday, a full 19 months since war began with Israel and 70 days since deliveries stopped of all aid and commercial supplies.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency
Amid financial strain and growing global challenges, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is pushing for wide-ranging structural reforms to enhance the world body’s effectiveness.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Climate change takes increasingly extreme toll on African countries
Devastating floods in South Sudan in recent months left thousands of herders without their most precious possessions: goats, cows and cattle. The animals are central to people’s lives and age-old customs including marriage and cultural traditions. All risk being swept away or scorched by the ravages of climate change.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Crates full of Nazi documents found in Argentine court's basement
The crates, dating back to 1941, contain Nazi party membership booklets and Nazi propaganda material.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:American Idol creator Simon Fuller launches search for Hong Kong’s next pop star
Collaboration with Jockey Club will see winner join ‘multicultural pop group’ Now United and take to the stage at the races.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Afghan family sues government — report
A family fleeing the Taliban is suing Germany's Foreign Ministry over visa delays. At the same time, Germany was marking the anniversary of establishing ties with Israel.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:US-China tariff deal: What you need to know
Stock markets soared as a five-week standoff between Trump and China over sweeping tariffs subsided. Now that both sides have slashed their tariffs, DW explores how the trade war might unfold.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:The U.S. and China Agree to Reduce Tariffs for 90 Days
The U.S. will cut tariffs on Chinese products from 145% to 30%, and China will lower its tariffs from 125% to 10%. The United States and China held talks over the weekend in Geneva and agreed to substantially reduce mutual tariffs, a significant step in easing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. RELATED: […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Blockchain-based financial reporting has potential to empower SMMEs
It can eliminate the need for expensive and time-consuming manual audits, creating verifiable financial histories automatically, with minimal cost.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says
Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:How will new subsidiary laws that bolster national security affect Hongkongers?
The Post unpacks details of proposed subsidiary national security legislation and why authorities say city needs the changes.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Has the Reserve Bank abandoned its economic growth mandate?
The central bank has maintained price stability but needs to focus on growth given the high unemployment rate.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:‘Leo will follow Francis’: Catholics in the Amazon hope new pope will protect the rainforest
Amazon Catholics say the new pope is needed at COP30 in Brazil later this year.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Qatar and FBI uncover remains of 30 people believed to have been killed by IS in Syria
IS controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq until 2017, abducting and killing numerous foreign journalists and aid workers.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:We Belong Here: How Immigrants Are Organizing and How Allies Can Help
In the face of repression, immigrants are organizing. Through education and leadership development, and by building community, immigrants in Oregon refuse to be intimidated.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Over 300 Elite Police Officers Without Official Status
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- More than 300 recent graduates of the Liberia National Police Academy, assigned to the Police Support Unit (PSU), are reportedly patrolling the streets without official employment letters, identification cards, or specialized PSU training .
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Singapore ministers, Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat, threaten legal action over corruption claims
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng similarly issued a lawyer’s letter to the Facebook user known as “Rich Sng” over alleged defamation.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:UniCredit lifts outlook as it beats expectations with record profit
Italy’s second biggest lender posted its highest net profit ever for the first three months of 2025, the period that the bank called the ‘best quarter in history’ in its earnings report.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Europe's digital dilemma: balancing regulation with innovation
Europe’s push for tech regulation, including the Digital Markets Act, has sparked tensions with the US. As both regions grapple with innovation and competitiveness, transatlantic cooperation remains crucial.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Tencent-backed StepFun aims to stand out in China’s AI race with multimodal models
Players in China’s AI industry are struggling to differentiate their products after DeepSeek’s success triggered a surge in reasoning models.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Africa is key to solving global crises, says B20 SA leader
Anthony Costa says the continent has a seat at the table to share solutions for growing regional trade
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Burkina Faso military accused of killing over 100 civilians in 'massacre'
More jihadist attacks were reported over the weekend, said to have led to dozens of casualties.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Bindi Irwin was rushed to hospital for appendix surgery. But what is appendicitis?
Appendicitis is more common in children and young people. Here are the symptoms to look out for.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Arms Worth Trillions of Naira Seized In Boko Haram's Insurgency
[Daily Trust] A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau), has claimed that over the years, Boko Haram insurgents carted away arms worth trillions of naira in their attacks on military formations in the North East.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Seven Passenger Vehicles Hijacked in Central Somalia, Over 130 People Abducted
[Shabelle] Jowhar, Somalia -- Armed assailants hijacked seven passenger vehicles traveling from Mogadishu to Gaalkacyo over the weekend, abducting more than 130 people in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region, a local transport official said on Monday.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh’s Interim Government Bans Awami League
This is not the first time the AL is facing political extinction. Can it survive this blow as it did several times in the past?
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Poland accuses Russia of orchestrating arson attack on Warsaw shopping centre
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.
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