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Venezuela and Burkina Faso Strengthen South-South Cooperation
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with his Burkinabé counterpart, Ibrahim Traoré, to enhance South-South cooperation, continuing diplomatic efforts first established under Comandante Hugo Chávez. For the past two decades, Venezuela and Burkina Faso have engaged in strategic partnerships in energy, mining, and education, forging 27 bilateral agreements across sectors including politics, scientific collaboration,...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:
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EU to launch dispute against U.S. tariffs as it sets out 95 billion euros in countermeasures
The EU has pausedan initial set of retaliatory measures — a response to U.S. duties of 25% on steel and aluminum — to enable negotiations.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Milken mission: Trump dispatches Bessent to calm the financial elite
US Treasury secretary’s message in Beverly Hills got a mixed review from investors
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Crowd cheers as white smoke announces new pope at Vatican
White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of the 267th pope. Crowds in St Peter’s Square cheered, as they awaited the new pope to emerge.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Key takeaways: Documentary names alleged killer of Al Jazeera’s Abu Akleh
'Who Killed Shireen?' documentary from Zeteo uncovers name of Israeli soldier who is now dead.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:India loses top fighter jet – bad news for its future air combat
India has lost its top fighter jet, the Rafale EH. Three Rafale jets were shot down. In addition, at least one Sukhoi and one MIG plus a large Israel reconnaissance drone were destroyed by Pakistan’s air force. Until the latest air combat, India had acquired 34 Rafale jet fighters. These are multimission platforms suitable for […] The post India loses top fighter jet – bad news for its future air combat appeared first...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Mahmoud Abbas Arrives in Moscow for WWII Victory Commemoration
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Moscow on Thursday at the official invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin to participate in the 80th anniversary celebrations of the victory over Nazism. Upon arrival, Abbas was welcomed by Mikhail Bogdanov, Russia’s Presidential Envoy to the Middle East and North Africa, alongside officials from the Palestinian Embassy in […]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope of the Catholic Church
The conclave took only two days to decide who would succeed Pope Francis. After two days of closed-door meetings, the Conclave of 133 cardinals elected American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevot as the new pope of the Catholic Church. RELATED: The Catholic Church Announces Its New Pope With White Smoke Cardinal Prevost currently serves as the […]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Cardinal Prevost elected next pope, first American pontiff
Cardinals chose the new pope on their second day of the papal conclave.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The Duality in China’s Security Relations With Russia
Despite international pressure, Beijing-Moscow security ties have strengthened since 2022 – but pointedly in areas away from the Eastern European theater.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:What does Israel’s escalation with the Houthis mean for Yemen?
Israel bombed Sanaa airport and Hodeidah port after Houthi missiles hit near Tel Aviv, prompting fears of wider war.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Britain’s trade deals are a starting point
Agreements with the US and India are imperfect, but better than nothing
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Exceeding expectations: Europe’s 2024/25 overachievers
As the 2024/25 football season comes to a close across Europe, three teams have surpassed pre-season predictions.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Israeli Airstrikes Target Schools in Gaza, Killing Dozens Amid Humanitarian Collapse
Israeli airstrikes continued their assault on displaced civilians in Gaza overnight, striking two UN-run schools and killing at least 49 people, most of them children, women, and the elderly, according to reports from the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Medical sources confirmed that on Wednesday night, two Israeli airstrikes hit the Abu Hamisa school in Al-Bureij […]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:U.S. wants to send deportees to Libya, site of migrant mass graves and brutal detention centres
The Donald Trump administrations plans for mass deportations now include Libya, which would represent a remarkable development given both the north African country's controversial treatment of migrants, and its fraught history with the U.S.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Bill Gates doubles giving to $200 billion, says philanthropists can't cover government cuts
The Microsoft billionaire criticized Elon Musk for his role in crucial cuts to foreign aid.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Pakistan’s bellicose army chief is playing with fire
At a time of crisis, the country is being led by a general not known for his restraint
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Britain’s trade deal with Trump may not be good news for the world
Starmer’s choice undermines multilateralism and poses risks to the UK
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Africa: Book Review - How to Make Money Grow on Trees
[allAfrica] Tendai M. Shaba's How to Make Money Grow on Trees is a guide to personal finance and investment, tailored to the economic context of Malawi while addressing broader African realities.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Booking.com offices targeted over 'Apartheid' Israeli settlement profits
Booking.com offices targeted over 'Apartheid' Israeli settlement profits Workers and activists are protesting againstBooking.com’s Manchester and Amsterdam headquarters followingthe launch of the "Stop Booking Apartheid" campaign on 2 May. The campaign was set up by a coalition of Palestinian, worker and left-wing organisations that accuse the online travel agent of profiting from Israeli war crimes because it lists...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:EU to report on Trump-fuelled Chinese trade diversion this month
Will assess impact of US tariffs on Chinese shipments; European Commission also mulls retaliatory levies on US$100 billion worth of US goods.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:World leaders have performed a diplomatic dance in Trump's Oval Office. Has it paid off?
Mark Carney became the most recent world leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, anevent thathas taken on an unusualsignificance for political observers. Here's alook at their varying approaches to dealing with the president and what kind of results they'veachieved.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Corporate share buybacks were a shock absorber in April’s sell-off
Shake it till it shrinks
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:US strikes first trade agreement with UK in a ‘breakthrough deal’
The deal marks the first trade agreement by the US since President Donald Trump imposed a universal 10-percent tariff.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Bank of England vote split hits hopes for faster interest rate cuts
Debate highlights uncertain outlook for UK growth and ‘plethora of risks’ facing economy
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trump and the UK have a deal. Here’s how Brits see it.
POLITICO-Public First polling shows strong support for an agreement — but unease in the U.K. about Trump's decision to slam tariffs on an ally in the first place.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The Catholic Church Announces Its New Pope With White Smoke
The traditional sign came out of the chimney at 6:07 p.m. local time. On Thursday, the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave, locked inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, elected a new pope and announced it to the world with white smoke billowing from the chimney. The smoke rose at 6:07 p.m. local time. RELATED: The […]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Carvana’s profitable new look is more than just a paint job
Under-the-hood tinkering has helped online used-car platform to slash marketing costs and focus on profitability
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Experts sent in to rescue debt-laden local authority in northern England
Inspectors find Warrington council does not ‘recognise severity of the issues it faces’
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:A 30-year-old Palestinian man is killed and dozens injured in Israeli raid in Nablus
A 30-year-old Palestinian man is killed and dozens injured in Israeli raid in Nablus A Palestinian man was shot and killed, and dozens were injured during an Israeli military raid in the Old City of Nablus in the West Bank, Wafa news agency reported on Thursday. The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that Rami Sami al-Kakhn, 30, died of gunshot wounds during the raid. His body is being held by Israeli forces and...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV, first US pontiff
In his first public words, Pope Leo told the crowds and a global audience 'peace be with all of you'.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The US interest rate outlook is increasingly uncertain
The Federal Reserve Board’s May 7 decision to leave interest rates unchanged wasn’t a surprise, but there may be surprises ahead. Markets are expecting the Fed to cut its benchmark interest rate a couple of times later this year from the current 4.25% to 4.5%. They could be right. But cuts aren’t the only possibility. […] The post The US interest rate outlook is increasingly uncertain appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, first US pontiff in history
He has taken the name Leo XIV and will succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Robert Prevost becomes first American pope and takes name Leo XIV
The Chicago-born clergyman will now lead the Catholic Church, with its 1.4 billion followers around the world.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Beijing’s point man on Macau affairs begins 6-day visit to city
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong meets Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai and other officials at the start of his visit.
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