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UN chief calls for major reforms to cut costs and improve efficiency
Amid financial strain and growing global challenges, UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres is pushing for wide-ranging structural reforms to enhance the world bodyโs effectiveness.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:
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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 Kongโs next pop star
Collaboration with Jockey Club will see winner join โmulticultural pop groupโ Now United and take to the stage at the races.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Afghan family sues government โ 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 worldโs two largest economies. RELATED: [โฆ]
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:โLeo will follow Francisโ: 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 lawyerโs letter to the Facebook user known as โRich Sngโ over alleged defamation.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:UniCredit lifts outlook as it beats expectations with record profitย
Italyโs second biggest lender posted its highest net profit ever for the first three months of 2025, the period that the bank called the โbest quarter in historyโ in its earnings report.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Europe's digital dilemma: balancing regulation with innovation
Europeโs 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 Chinaโs AI race with multimodal models
Players in Chinaโs AI industry are struggling to differentiate their products after DeepSeekโs 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:Bangladeshโs 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 Radosลaw Sikorski said the country would close the Russian consulate in Krakow in response.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:The carbon footprint of EU's defence spurge
How should climate activists respond to Europeโs embrace of a โsecurityโ emergency that has completely displaced its commitment to tackle the far bigger climate emergency? So far, the response from climate groups has been rather muted, with few statements by climate organisations and little evident public resistance.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong lawmakers slam HK$20 billion welfare property plan as โfailedโ policy
Government reveals only up to HK$240 million spent on five premises in five years since launch of plan.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Robbery Gang Pounces On Church, Gets Away With U.S.$8,000 Cash
[New Zimbabwe] DARING robbers orchestrated a movie-style US$8,000 heist after pouncing on a security guard and congregant at a church premises in Harare's Belvedere suburb.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:When Can Volunteers Lead?
Many nonprofit staff members serve as volunteer board members at other nonprofits. And most nonprofit boards are made up of volunteers. How can these volunteer board members lead effectively?
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo urges release of reporters held for โseeking truthโ, as Zelensky invites to Ukraine
During the popeโs first address, President Zelensky invited him to Ukraine, seeking hope amid conflict.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Benue - 159 Killed in 40 Days As Fresh Attacks Claim 23
[Daily Trust] At least 23 persons have reportedly been killed in a series of coordinated attacks across four LGAs of Benue State.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:A 'huge win' for bulls: Markets soar on U.S.-China deal as Wall Street sees more upside
Market watchers have labeled the new U.S.-China deal to temporarily cut tariffs "better than expected," "more workable" and even a "dream scenario."
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Burkina Faso forces killed more than 130 civilians in March attack, Human Rights Watch says
The massacre by government forces and pro-government militias led to reprisal killings by Islamist fighters, according to the NGO.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir warns Trumpโs tariffs will hurt US: โAmerican products cannot competeโ
The 99-year-old warned Trumpโs tariffs will backfire, and suggested the 10-member Asean bloc can weather the storm.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:'Resort feesโ in the U.S. must now be disclosed. But some aren't celebrating yet
A rule requiring short-term lodging companies to disclose "junk fees" starts Monday. But cuts to two government agencies could hinder enforcement.
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