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Israeli Drone Strike Kills Director of Indonesian Hospital and Family in Gaza, Health System Near Collapse

The Ministry of Health in Gaza has confirmed the death of Dr. Marwan Al Sultรกn, director of the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia, following an Israeli drone strike that targeted his residential building near the Rashid coastal road in western Gaza. The attack, which occurred around 2:18 p.m. local time, also killed his wife, four [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu to face trial over fascist propaganda

If convicted, he faces between three months and three years in prison.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Africa: ECA Chief Calls for Financial Instruments That Reflect Africa's Development Needs

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete has urged a shift from rhetoric to results, calling for financial instruments that reflect Africa's development needs.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Ethiopia: African Single Electricity Market Program Gains Momentum

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM), a continental energy trading program that aims to interconnect all 55 African Union (AU) members through an efficient and affordable electricity market, is well in progress, AU officials remarked.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

East Africa: Ethiopia Shares Successes in Poverty Reduction, Food Security At Global Conference

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopia's Minister of Agriculture, Girma Amente, highlighted the nation's "Yelemate Terufat" (Bounty of Basket ) initiative at a high-level meeting of the Global Alliance Against Poverty and Hunger.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Africa: African Leaders Urge Nuclear Energy Adoption to Drive Growth

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Participants of African delegates at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2025) underway in the Rwandan capital of Kigali called for the accelerated adoption of nuclear energy to meet the continent's rising energy demand, support industrialization, and drive sustainable development.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Israeli Strikes Hit โ€œSafe Zonesโ€ in Gaza, Dozens Killed Including Children

The Gaza Strip was once again the scene of deadly Israeli airstrikes early Wednesday, with multiple attacks targeting areas previously designated as โ€œsafe zonesโ€ by Israeli authorities. Dozens of Palestinians were killed or wounded, many of them children and internally displaced persons. One of the deadliest strikes occurred in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Yunis, where [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Vincy Mas 2025: A Celebration of Resistance, Rhythm, and Cultural Memory in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Just five kilometers from the capital, the vibrant heart of Vincy Mas 2025 is pulsing with music, color, and cultural pride. Known officially as Vincent Mass, the carnival is Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesโ€™ most iconic celebrationโ€”a living archive of the islandโ€™s indigenous, African, and colonial heritage. RELATED:St Vincent and the Grenadinesโ€™ PM Says His [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sailing to break the siege on Gaza

Al Jazeera Mubasherโ€™s Omar Faiad recounts life aboard the Madleen aid ship headed to Gaza.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Who is militia leader Abu Shahab, the man wanted by a court in Gaza?

Who is militia leader Abu Shahab, the man wanted by a court in Gaza? The Revolutionary Court of the Military Judiciary in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday gave militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab 10 days to surrender himself for trial. In a statement, the court said: "In accordance with the provisions of Palestinian Penal Code No. 16 of 1960 and the Revolutionary Procedures Law of 1979, the accused, Yasser Jihad Mansour Abu...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

African and Pacific delegations air โ€œbig concernsโ€ over COP30 accommodation

Negotiators from African and Pacific governments have sent letters to COP host nation Brazil expressing concerns over "astronomical" accommodation prices The post African and Pacific delegations air โ€œbig concernsโ€ over COP30 accommodation appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Clean energy stocks jump after tax on solar and wind projects is removed from Trump's big bill

The tax was ultimately struck from the final version of the bill, a modest win for an industry that is under attack from the Trump administration.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Why Google Maps Canโ€™t Guide You Through Seoul

Few realize that South Korea bars foreign companies from exporting the mapping data necessary for digital map services. That may soon change.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Microsoft to cut 4% of staff in new wave of lay-offs

Latest firings take job losses to 7% of computing groupโ€™s workforce since January

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Director of north Gaza hospital killed alongside his family in Israeli strike on apartment

The director of one of north Gaza's largest hospitals was killed, along with his wife,daughter and sister, in an Israeli strike on their apartment, medical officials saidWednesday.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

At least five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold

The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the north and elsewhere in the country.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

MERCOSUR and EFTA Conclude Free Trade Agreement Talks

The new agreement will include Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. On Wednesday, the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) announced the conclusion of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) they expect to sign in the coming months. RELATED: Lula To Meet With Cristina Fernandez at [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Sean โ€˜Diddyโ€™ Combs convicted on two of five counts in sex abuse trial

US jury in New York clears music mogul of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Snake on a plane delays flight in Australia by two hours

A domestic flight in Australia was delayed for nearly two hours after a snake was found in the cargo hold of the plane.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Cyprus: a never ending partition?

Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hamas-run court gives Gaza gang leader Abu Shabab 10 days to surrender

Abu Shabab is the leader of the Popular Forces, a criminal group in southern Gaza thought to be backed by Israel.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Blame game engulfs Labour over botched welfare reforms

Political judgment of Starmer and close allies in doubt after U-turn on planned cuts to benefits

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Banks say Trumpโ€™s โ€˜big beautiful billโ€™ could boost the U.S. economy โ€“ despite deficit concerns

In a letter Sunday, the American Bankers Association said it "strongly supports" many provisions within the bill for the "much needed tax relief" they offer.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Paramount agrees $16mn settlement in Trumpโ€™s lawsuit against CBS News

Agreement comes as Shari Redstoneโ€™s company and Skydance face deal deadline

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa

Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Shares of health insurers fall sharply as patient care costs jump

Centene said it was hit by higher Medicaid costs related to behavioural health, in-home care and high-cost drugs

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Zimbabwe: Nestlé Zimbabwe Boosts Cerevita Production to Meet Rising Demand

[New Zimbabwe] Nestlรฉ Zimbabwe has ramped up local production of its popular flagship breakfast cereal, CEREVITA, in response to a sharp increase in consumer demand across the country.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Nigeria: Tranos Begins Construction of 800mw Solar Panel Plant to Boost Nigeria's Energy Industry

[Leadership] Tranos, an indigenous engineering and manufacturing company, has begun laying the foundation for an 800-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing line, signalling a major advancement in the localisation of renewable energy production in Nigeria.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Chipmakers get larger tax credits in Trumpโ€™s latest โ€˜big beautiful billโ€™

The latest version of President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" provides larger tax credits to semiconductor manufacturers building plants in the U.S.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Uganda: Ugandan Embassy in Washington Hosts Prominent Tour Agents in Kampala

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A team of highly influential American tour agents arrived in Uganda on Friday, June 20th, for a curated nationwide exhibition to experience and explore Uganda firsthand. The delegation is here at the invitation of Uganda's Ambassador to the United States- H.E. Ambassador Robinah Kakonge, who started their visit with a dinner at Latitude 0Hotel in Kampala. The Embassy activity is part...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months, and Musk is to blame

Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company's dominance.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kenya: National Assembly Clears First Hurdle in Bid to Amend Constitution, Secure Ng-CDF

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A second attempt by Members of Parliament to amend the constitution has sailed through the first hurdle after the National Assembly successfully passed the Constitutional Amendment bill 2025 after garnering the two-thirds threshold.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Lula To Meet With Cristina Fernandez at Her Buenos Aires Residence

Brazil will take over the rotating presidency of the Southern Common Market. On Wednesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva arrived in Argentina to participate in the summit of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR), scheduled to take place in Buenos Aires on July 3 and 4. RELATED: Lula Fails to Sway Macron on EU-MERCOSUR Deal Lula [โ€ฆ]

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Kenya: The Rise of Male Cosmetic Surgery in Kenya - Top 5 Procedures Men Are Choosing

[Capital FM] On a bright Thursday morning, James*, a 34-year-old marketing executive, sat nervously in the softly lit reception of a renowned cosmetic surgery clinic in Nairobi. He had spent years in the gym, pushing himself through endless workouts, but the stubborn love handles never quite disappeared. For a long time, the idea of cosmetic surgery felt "foreign and too out there"--something for celebrities or women,...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Togo: Religious Leaders Condemn 'Disproportionate' Use of Force Against Protesters

[Agenzia Fides] Lomรฉ -- "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the unacceptable and disproportionate violence, regardless of its origin, perpetrators, or justification," the bishops of Togo issued a joint statement on last week's clashes, which resulted in the deaths of at least seven people. The statement, published on June 30 and signed by Benoรฎt Alowonou, President of the Togolese Bishops' Conference and Bishop...

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica