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UN Security Council extends South Sudan mission amid rising instability
The Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for another year, as the worldโs youngest nation teeters on the brink of renewed conflict.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:
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Port Sudan: No let-up in drone attacks as UN chief urges peace
Amid reports that renewed drone strikes on a key Sudanese aid hub were thwarted late Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres added his voice to increasingly urgent calls for serious peace negotiations to end more than two years of war in Sudan.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:โShe cries in her sleepโ: Deeper crisis looms beneath devastation from Myanmar quake
Anestimated 3,800 people have died as a result of the devastating earthquakes that struck Myanmar on 28 March. Six weeks on, the situation in Myanmar remains dire, with whole communities still traumatised and vulnerable.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Is PDP Still Atiku's Best Bet for His Presidential Dream?
[Vanguard] Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has yet to announce his desire to join the 2027 presidential race. But political observers know for sure that the ex-vice president would rather run and lose than excuse himself from the race.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Presidents Maduro and Diaz-Canel Pay Tribute to Simon Bolivar in Moscow
Students gathered at the Bolivar Monument to welcome them as part of the Victory Day events. On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel paid tribute to the Liberator Simon Bolivar in Moscow, as part of their visits to Russia to mark the 80th anniversary of the Red Armyโs victory over Nazi [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Economic Reforms Key to Inclusive Growth
[SAnews.gov.za] Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has underscored the importance of accelerating economic reforms in order to achieve rapid and inclusive growth.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Fans of Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse report losses of HK$900,000 over ticket scams
Police say nearly 100 cases of online shopping scams linked to recent โEvolution Nic Liveโ Kai Tak Stadium shows.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Singapore jails man for indecent act with foster son
The man, 63, pretended he had to โcheckโ the boyโs body before allowing him to use the computer.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Israeli forces shut down six UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem
The schools are run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which Israel has banned from operating on its soil.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:EU Plan to Halt Russian Energy Imports Is an Economic Suicide: Slovak PM Fico
The EU would stop signing new contracts for Russian gas and terminate all existing spot market deals by the end of 2025. On Wednesday, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico blamed the European Commissionโs proposal to completely halt energy imports from Russia, calling the plan unacceptable in its current form. RELATED: Xi Jinping Visits Russia: China-Russia [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kongโs top court as non-permanent judge
William Young, 73, will serve on Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations
A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia's World War Two Victory Day celebrations.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The EU has simply abandoned human rights in Tunisia
37 Tunisian lawyers and opposition figures have been given prison sentences of up to 66 years for conspiracy against state security and terrorism, for offences such as meeting with European diplomats like the French and Italian ambassadors, writes Human Rights Watch.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Bank of England cuts interest rates: Here's what it means for your money
The Bank of England's interest rate cut is likely to bring relief to borrowers, businesses and hard-pressed consumers across the country.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Romanian presidential candidates spar over the war in Ukraine, in Euronews Romaniaโs fiery debate
The two candidates chose Euronews Romania for their decisive, three-hour debate in the crucial election race โ a political thriller after a dramatic vote annulment in December and with the future of NATOโs eastern flank nation in the balance.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Bank of England cuts main interest rate as US tariffs threaten growth
The 25 basis point cut to 4.25% was widely expected by economists.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Somalia: Somalia's National Consultative Council Strikes New Deal On Security and Elections
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Consultative Council (NCC) on Wednesday night announced a new political understanding and renewed cooperation on national security and electoral processes following a multi-day summit in the capital, Mogadishu.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Thailand suspends 2 doctors over ex-PM Thaksinโs hospital stay
The doctors were involved in issuing medical certificates for Thaksin, with supposed discrepancies between their reports and his condition.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Iran denies involvement in alleged terror plot against Israel's UK embassy
Five Iranian nationals were arrested on Saturday over a suspected plan to attack 'a specific premises'.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:'The league of farmers?' How PSG and Inter defied the odds
The Champions League final will not feature an English, German or Spanish side for the first time in 21 years.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The rotting, aging silos housing Americaโs nukes
Crumbling missile silos are forcing a multibillion-dollar rethink of how, where and whether to base the next generation of US nuclear weapons. This month, multiple media outlets reported that the US Air Force now expects to construct predominantly new silos for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, abandoning plans to reuse 55-year-old Minuteman [โฆ] The post The rotting, aging silos...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ireland asks Eurovision host EBU for discussion over Israelโs involvement
Irish national broadcaster RTร director general said he was "appalled by the ongoing events in the Middle East and by the horrific impact on civilians in Gaza, and the fate of Israeli hostages."
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Israel PM 'uncertain' over condition of three Gaza hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew "with certainty" that 21 hostages were alive but the status of "three more" were unclear.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:South Korean border town fights North Koreaโs sinister sound assault with noise map
North Korea has been broadcasting sinister noises almost daily from loudspeakers along the border since July, when tensions between the neighbours intensified.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Grattan on Friday: Bitter struggle in Liberals for likely poisoned chalice, as Jacinta Price defects from Nationals
With both the Liberals and Greens now leaderless, the race is on to refresh the leadership before the new parliament sits.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Second Black Smoke at the Conclave: The World Still Awaits a New Pope
The second black smoke emerged this Thursday from the Sistine Chapel, indicating that the cardinals have yet to reach a consensus to elect the successor of Pope Francis in the conclave that began on May 7. Related: Cardinals Begin Day 2: Vatican Conclave Continues Search for Next Pope Since May 7, cardinals gathered in the [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Indian border cities sound blackout sirens
Pakistan has said Indian drone strikes killed one civilian, while adding it intercepted dozens of more drones. India, in turn, said it had "neutralized" a Pakistani attempt to hit military targets.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Romaniaโs nationalist candidate reaches out to Orban and Hungarian minority
Romaniaโs Hungarians voted against hard-right candidate George Simion in the first round of the presidential elections, but in a Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, Simion appears to offer them an olive branch as the decisive voting day looms.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:North Korea carries out short-range missile test, says Seoul
Thursday's launch may have tested the performance of weapons Pyongyang intends to export, according to the South Korean military.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Dรญaz-Canel Highlights the Heroic Role of the USSR in the Great Victory Against Fascism on its 80th Anniversary
In an exclusive interview for Cubavisiรณn and RT in Spanish, Cuban President Miguel Dรญaz-Canel reaffirms that the Soviet Union saved humanity from fascism and denounces attempts to distort history. Related: Cuban President Diaz-Canel Highlights Biotech Cooperation During Visit to Russia On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Great Patriotic War [โฆ]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:In Pictures: Final five designs shortlisted for Queen Elizabeth II national memorial
A final shortlist of designs for the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II have been unveiled. The competition has been hailed as one of the most significant design initiatives in modern British history. The final design is expected to be revealed in 2026.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Pakistan says it shot down 25 drones fired by India
Pakistan said on Thursday it shot down 25 drones from India in its airspace, while India said it "neutralized" Pakistan's attempts to strike military targets with drones and missiles, as fighting spread between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Why local assemblies of bishops could revolutionise the conclave
The synod-based transformation of the church that will influence the conclave could become a test of the integrity of 21st century Catholicism.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Toward a Purpose of Transformation: A Conversation with Dimple Abichandani
A conversation on transforming philanthropy with author and philanthropic leader Dimple Abichandani.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Myanmar quake relief hindered by air strikes, UN funding shortfall: โjunta is in the wayโ
Myanmarโs junta is conducting air strikes after a deadly earthquake, despite a ceasefire, while a US$275 million UN aid appeal has received only US$34 million.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source: