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Russian Pressure and Kazakhstan’s Embattled Civil Society
Astana’s balancing act is becoming ever more precarious, with civil society caught in the crossfire at a moment when its voice is needed most.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:
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Call to toughen rules for reporting incidents at private hospitals in Hong Kong
Concerns arise after breakdown of air conditioning at St Teresa’s Hospital created condensation in operating theatres but incident from last July only now revealed.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:China and India’s Quiet Competition in the South Caucasus
Can the rival Asian giants expand their influence without destabilizing the region?
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:'Never give in to mediocrity,' Pope Leo XIV says as the press meets the new pontiff
Pope Leo XIV's first address to the press at the Holy See emphasised dignity, justice and free speech, urging journalists to reject mediocrity and partisan divisions. Euronews brings you a first-hand account of the experience.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:How Trump’s erratic tariffs could crash his US car production goals
While levies may prompt some foreign carmakers to start scaling up US-based production, many see a market plagued by uncertainty and risk.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:The Kurdistan Workers’ Party Ends a 40-year Armed Struggle
The former PKK militants will seek a resolution to the Kurdish issue through political means. After concluding its 12th congress, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced the end of an armed struggle that began four decades ago. RELATED: Türkiye Intensifies Operations Against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party “This historic decision marks the conclusion of decades of […]
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Middle East trip raises doubts about Israel’s ‘ironclad’ standing with US
Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, during his trip, but not Israel. Some Israelis are concerned about the state of its relationship with the US.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:When Development Finance Does More Harm than Good: The Case of Indorama Agro in Uzbekistan
In January 2025, Indorama Agro abruptly prepaid its loans and walked away from its contractual obligation to implement the EBRD’s E&S standards in Uzbekistan.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Top Cricket Malawi official dies after 'heartless violence'
Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Irish prime minister says all means must be used against Hungarian EU veto
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in an exclusive interview with Euronews that Ukraine should join the European Union for geopolitical reasons and that Hungary's obstruction of this is outrageous.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:Venice protest calls for release of aid worker held in Venezuela
A flotilla of 50 boats sailed Venice's Grand Canal demanding the release of Alberto Trentini, an Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November 2024.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:India legend Virat Kohli retires from test cricket
The batting great leaves the format after 14 successful years in which he rose to global greatness. "I've given everything I had," Kohli said.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:India legend Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
The batting great leaves the format after 14 successful years in which he rose to global greatness. "I've given everything I had," Kohli said.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Naturalised Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents Can Apply for Smart Card IDs
[SAnews.gov.za] For the first time today, naturalised South African citizens and lawful permanent residents can apply for Smart Card IDs through the eHomeAffairs platform.
Published on: May 12, 2025 | Source: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: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: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: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: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: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: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.
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