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Red Cross denounces 'unacceptable' Israeli blockade on Gaza
Red Cross denounces 'unacceptable' Israeli blockade on Gaza The Red Cross has denounced Israel's "unacceptable" blockade on aid entering the Gaza Strip on Thursday warning of a growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. "It is unacceptable that humanitarian aid is not allowed into the Gaza Strip," Pierre Krahenbuhl, director general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), told reporters in Geneva, adding...
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Does Southeast Asia Lead the World in Human Flourishing?
In a new global study attempting to measure contentment and quality of life, Indonesia and the Philippines are ranked first and third, respectively.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Cardinals fail to elect new pope, another vote expected Thursday afternoon
On Thursday morning, cardinals failed once again to select a successor to the late Pope Francis, with thick black smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney again.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ex-Hong Kong bus technician jailed for year for seditious social media posts
Li Chun-kit, 36, pleads guilty to knowingly publishing publications with a seditious intention, targeting police and judiciary in comments.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Middle East and North Africa's Catholics believe new pope will be crucial to Church's future
As cardinals meet to elect a new pontiff, Euronews spoke to senior Catholic figures from the region as they reflected on the late Pope Francis and pondered what is next for the Church.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Burn patients face intense recovery amid drug shortage under Israeli blockade of Gaza
Israel's blockade, imposed since March 2, has forced hospitals and clinics across Gaza to stretch limited stocks of medicines even as needs increase. For burn patients, the lack of supplies is particularly excruciating.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Serbia's President VuΔiΔ visits Moscow amid EU criticism
Meanwhile, Serbian students running an ultramarathon reached Strasbourg on their way to Brussels, aiming to highlight Serbia's political situation to MEPs.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:How will China remember US scholar Joseph Nye, the father of βsoft powerβ?
Observers say that while Nyeβs ideas were widely praised in China, his attitude towards Beijing was not as friendly as believed.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Despite Federal Challenges, Two Leading Solar Advocates Are Continuing Their Forward Push
Two organizations that operate close to the grassroots of solar power are struggling with the chaos of the Trump administration while also feeling invigorated by the challenge of working in difficult times. I spoke this week with Anya Schoolman, founder and executive director of Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit that organizes buying groups for rooftop [β¦]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:South Africa: African Coastal Livelihoods Deserve To Be Protected!
[The Green Connection] As court hearings unfold this week in the Western Cape High Court, small-scale fishers and coastal communities from across the Northern and Western Cape have united with civil society organisations The Green Connection and Natural Justice (the applicants) to resist oil and gas exploration in Block 5/6/7 - a marine region critical to their survival. Through the legal challenge, the applicants seek...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:What Can Asia and the Pacific Expect From Australiaβs New Government?
Foreign policy didnβt feature heavily in the campaign, but Laborβs pre-election budget plan offers clues to the governmentβs priorities.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:EU prepares for trade retaliation if negotiation with US fails
The European Commission presented on Thursday new countermeasures which could hit 95 billions of US products if negotiations to end the trade dispute fail. Boeing, alcohol such as Bourbon whiskey and agrifood products could be hit.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Turkey moves to silence jailed Erdogan rival by blocking account on X
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Putin and Xi Sign Agreements for Strategic Stability and Strengthening Relations
Moscow and Beijing must defend multilateralism in response to unilateral measures and the imposition of force, Xi stated. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed declarations related to global strategic stability and the strengthening of their bilateral relations. RELATED: Xi Jinping Visits Russia: China-Russia Strategic Alliance in Response to Zelenskyβs [β¦]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Gaza soup kitchens shutter as supplies dwindle
Community kitchens shut down in the devastated enclave as food, fuel and supplies ran out. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority condemned the Israeli closure of schools in Jerusalem. Follow DW for more.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Vaping: Safer than cigarettes or a new health crisis?
Vaping and e-cigarettes have long been suggested as a safer option for smokers. But are the mystery compounds created when using them simply delivering lung problems in a different way?
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:O'Flaherty: state of human rights in Europe 'worst in my professional life'
The current state of human rights in Europe is the worst ever witnessed by the commissioner for human rights at the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe, Michael O'Flaherty.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: Kano Govt Bans Live Political Programmes, Issues Interview Guidelines to Journalists
[Premium Times] The Kano State Government says the development is to promote "responsible journalism, mutual respect, and the protection of Kano State's cultural and religious heritage".
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Sotheby's postpones historical Buddha gems auction after backlash from India's government
Sothebyβs in Hong Kong postponed an auction of gems with ties to early Buddhism after backlash from Indiaβs government, which said the jewels were the country's religious and cultural heritage.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ukraine's parliament unanimously ratifies mineral exploitation deal with the US
By giving Washington access to critical minerals and other natural resources, Kyiv hopes it can secure long-term US support for its fight against Russia's invasion.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Gabon: A Hopeful Gabon Looks to the Future
[ISS] Gabonese voters have given President Nguema a strong mandate to break with the country's past and steer economic and political renewal.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:βShow sincerityβ: China urges US to drop tariffs ahead of first trade talks
As top Chinese and US officials meet in Switzerland this weekend, Beijing calls on Washington to prove it is serious about negotiations.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Liberia's War and Economic Crimes Court Is Losing Steam
[Liberian Observer] As Liberia's Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court (OWEC) celebrates its first year anniversary on 2 May 2025, victims and civil society groups are anxious about what has been achieved and what is the prospect of establishing the actual court.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Kenya expert warns of ecological disaster due to insect trafficking
The case of the Belgian teenagers caught trafficking ants in Kenya has drawn attention to the illegal trade of lesser-known wildlife species. The two 19-year-olds, Lornoy David and Seppe Lodewijckx, were arrested on April 5 with 5,000 ants at a guest house in Nakuru County. They were charged on April 15 and given the choice [β¦]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe: Industry Hints At Tough Times Ahead As ZWG Yearly Inflation Hits 85 Percent
[New Zimbabwe] THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says current ZWG inflationary trends are not going hand in hand with market interventions, hinting at tough times if combative measures are not employed on time.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Why Did Pyongyang and Moscow Finally Admit North Koreans Are Fighting in the Russia-Ukraine War?
History suggests we should pay close attention to such official pronouncements β not just actions β in North Korea-Russia relations.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Africa: Afreximbank Launches 1 Billion USD Africa Film Fund to Transform Continent's Creative Industry
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximban), has launched a 1 billion USD Africa Film Fund to revolutionizing Global Africa's film and creative economy.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Armed Forces Spokesman - We Are Waging Our Battle, Confident of Victory
[SNA] Khartoum -- The Armed Forces Spokesperson, Brigadier General Nabil Abdullah, has reiterated the unity of the Armed Forces and the Sudanese people, and their confidence in a decisive victory in the war of dignity that the country is waging, with willing of Allah Almighty.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Burkina Faso: No, Burkina Faso's Military Leader Ibrahim Traoré Not Dead As Claimed Online
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: TikTok videos claim Burkina Faso's leader is dead, but all evidence shows Ibrahim TraorΓ© is alive and still popular among pan-Africanists.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Sudan: We Are Remaining in Sudan to Perform Our Humanitarian Tasks - UN
[SNA] Port Sudan -- The Acting UN Resident Representative in Sudan, Sheldon Yate, informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the United Nations "is remaining in the country and that its various organizations are performing their duties and will not leave Sudan, contrary to what some news websites have reported.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Al-Aiser Mocks Emirate's Statement Saying It Does Not Recognize Decision to Sever Ties With It
[SNA] Port Sudan -- The official government Spokesperson and Minister of Culture and Information, Khalid Al-Aiser, said, "It is ironic that one reads a statement issued by the government of an emirate whose relations were severed by a sovereign state, an internationally recognized government, and a people who suffered heavy losses due to the crimes of that emirate and its deployment of strategic drones, and then the...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Denmark: Trial for Quran burning kicks off in Bornholm
In December 2023, Denmark introduced a law banning "improper treatment" of religious texts. Two people are now to face trial on the Danish island of Bornholm.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:U.S. Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
Fed Chair Powell said current rates put officials in a position to take a βwait-and-seeβ approach to assess the impacts of the tariffs. On Wednesday, The U.S. Federal Reserve said it will maintain the federal funds rate at 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent amid widespread concerns over sweeping tariffs on major U.S. trading partners. This [β¦]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:How does Hong Kong plan to make private hospital fees more transparent?
Consumer Council earlier accused private hospitals of a lack of transparency over pricing information and charging mechanisms.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ghana: Beyond 120 Days ...Focus On Bringing Relief to Ghanaians - Dr Sakara
[Ghanaian Times] A Development Specialist Agriculture and Rural Economy, Dr Abu Sakara Foster, has urged the government to focus on the bigger picture of ensuring access to employment, education, infrastructure and formulating viable policies, to bring relief to the people, as it assesses its 120 days in office.
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