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Kazakhstan marks 30 years of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan

In this episode of Focus, we attend the 30th anniversary celebration of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan โ€” a key institution that has united the countryโ€™s diverse ethnic communities.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Alibabaโ€™s Quark, Chinaโ€™s most popular AI app, launches โ€˜deep searchโ€™

The upgrade combines the reasoning capabilities of AI models with online search to answer complex user queries.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Indian jet shootdown: the all-robot legion behind Chinaโ€™s PL-15E missiles

CCTV shows production line footage hours after Pakistan claims it used Chinese-made weapons against Indiaโ€™s fighters.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Americaโ€™s past is prologue โ€” even for Trump

No president is immune to the tides of history

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Kazakhstan to regain legendary Soviet space launch site, 'Gagarin's start'

The transfer of "Gagarin's Start", the launchpad for the world's first spaceflight, will be finalised by June.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Revealed: North Koreaโ€™s Diplomatic Missions Double as Trade Brokers

The government can legally collect fees of up to 5 percent on successful deals, according to a new confidential document obtained by Daily NK.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Welcomes Election of Pope Leo Xiv

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: Call for Bold Investment to Secure Southern Africa's Water Future

[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for decisive and intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa's future in the face of climate change and growing water demands.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Government Sends Condolences to Ndlovu and Mdhluli Families

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has, on behalf of The Presidency and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), expressed condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Mdhluli.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

South Africa: Public Works to Ink Agreements Aimed At Boosting Service Delivery

[SAnews.gov.za] Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, will sign memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with three municipalities to improve infrastructure delivery at local government level.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Pope Leo XIV calls Church 'a beacon to illuminate dark nights' in first Mass

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Namibia: More Than a Rush - Strategically Building Namibia's Green Hydrogen Economy

[Namibia Economist] Lately, Namibia is buzzing with a new kind of energy and I don't just mean oil and gas - I mean green technology. We have seen discourse on social media, on panel discussions and in keynote addresses on how green hydrogen is on its way to becoming one of Namibia's greatest exports.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Brazil calls on local groups to โ€œinspireโ€ governments in boosting climate action

With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate plans, the COP30 presidency is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the way The post Brazil calls on local groups to โ€œinspireโ€ governments in boosting climate action appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Zambia says it is tackling 'systematic' theft after US slashes medical aid

The US scraps more than $50m worth of malaria, HIV and TB drug donations, saying they are being stolen.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Links Up With Usher in London, Wows Fans in 02 Arena Performance

[Premium Times] Tiwa Savage is gearing towards the release of her fourth studio album.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Tinubu's 'Hitch-Free' Visit Confirms Anambra Is Now Safe - Police

[Premium Times] Like other states in Nigeria's South-east, security has deteriorated in Anambra State in recent times with frequent attacks by armed persons.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Launches Manual to Improve Food Hygiene Standards

[Premium Times] According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2024, approximately 600 million people, nearly one in 10 globally, fall ill each year after consuming contaminated food, resulting in 420,000 deaths

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Many Killed As Gunmen Block Highway, Raze Vehicles

[Premium Times] Like other states in Nigeria's South-east, security has deteriorated in Imo State in recent times with frequent attacks by armed persons.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

US-UK trade deal squeezes China supply chains

Diplomats say pactโ€™s provisions on strategic sectors is template for Washington

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Friedrich Merz rules out permanent joint debt at EU level in his visit to Brussels

"We cannot go into never-ending spirals of debt," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during his first official visit to Brussels.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India-Pakistan conflict: Iran, Saudi officials urge restraint as tensions surge

Visits underscore growing concerns that conflict could spiral out of control, but analysts say more concerted global efforts needed to defuse tensions.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

In recent elections across three continents, Trumpism mainly backfired โ€“ but democracies still need to understand why it resonates.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

France's Beauval Zoo welcomes first golden snub-nosed monkeys from China

For the first time, three golden snub-nosed monkeys from China have been introduced to France's Beauval Zoo, marking a milestone in conservation efforts.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

A Boardโ€™s Bold Leap: Radical Change and the Power of Trust

To combat the natural pull toward the familiar, a courageous board embraced radical change to sustain their missionโ€”made possible by deep trust between its CEO and board chair.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

The Dimash Phenomenon: Kazakhstanโ€™s Soft Power

By promoting Kazakh music, enhancing international relations, boosting tourism, and leveraging digital influence, Dimash Qudaibergen has assumed a pivotal role in Kazakhstanโ€™s soft power strategy.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Under the Eternal Blue Sky: How Mongolian Families Are Reimagining Ger Living

A community-based initiative is helping ger district families transition from polluting coal stoves to solar-powered heating.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Three months before deadline, EU countries not ready for AI oversight

A delay in appointing the oversight bodies will mean uncertainty for businesses that have to start complying with the rules.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Diamonds to detergent: weary consumers brace for more price rises

Donald Trumpโ€™s tariffs are catalysing price increases up and down the aisles. Will consumers swallow them?

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Murder inside a French mosque: not an outlier, the inevitable result of Islamophobia

The killing of Aboubakar Cisse in cold blood inside a French mosque is not an outlier. It is the result of policies and discourses that have actively furthered the dangerous securitisation of racialised people and in this particular instance Muslim and Black communities, writes Emmanuel Achiri from the European Network Against Racism.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Free reader event: Building a financial plan

Quiz financial planning experts about pensions, Isas and IHT changes at our interactive webinar

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Who has the Commission had meetings with since the beginning of new mandate?

Only 16% of all Commission meetings were with NGOs, following the EPP's political efforts to prevent NGOs from using EU grant money to influence policymaking.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hong Kong firms should step up ties abroad to tackle Western bias: Regina Ip

Exco convenor says non-government efforts can help build trust and in turn influence officials and politicians overseas amid US-China tensions.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump Reaches a Trade Deal With the United Kingdom

Britain will expand market access for U.S. products such as beef, ethanol and some industrial goods. On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Britain had reached a new trade agreement, which includes partially rolling back tariffs in certain sectors and further expanding market access for each otherโ€™s products. RELATED: Trump Refuses [โ€ฆ]

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Chairman of TVB makes personal investment in Hong Kongโ€™s dominant broadcaster

Thomas Hui To says acquisition of shares in Young Lion Holdings reflects his โ€˜firm confidence in TVBโ€™s sustained growth trajectoryโ€™.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post