[ENA] Addis Ababa -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged all stakeholders across the globe to unite in decisive action, invoking the rallying call "Together, Let Us Turn the Tide for Africa and Our World", to combat the pressing challenges of the
"I understand that need to have different collaborators,” said the producer when discussing his relationship with The Life of a Showgirl star
Mr Lai says only Taiwan's people can decide their future and that Beijing has no right to claim the island.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged African nations to rethink their approach to conflict resolution, warning against what he described as the growing commercialization and privatization of peace initiatives globally.
Qatar has introduced new measures to maintain market stability and reinforce investor confidence as regional tensions weigh on economic sentiment.
JAKARTA, April 29 - Indonesian military prosecutors charged four officers on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in an acid attack on an activist known for campaigning against the expanding public role of the armed forces, seeking a maximum sentence of 12 years in prison.
In the future, the robots are expected to be used across a wide range of tasks, including baggage loading, cabin cleaning, and ground support equipment operations.
Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool that analyses changes in a person’s facial appearance over time to predict cancer outcomes.
A KCL study has found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy delayed speech development Babies exposed to higher levels of air pollution in the early stages of pregnancy take longer to learn to speak than those exposed to lower levels in the womb, new research
Exclusive: 839,000 homes in urban areas face threat of surface-water flooding, with social housing tenants most vulnerable to costs Eight in 10 of the homes that are at high risk of flooding in England are now in towns and cities, according to analysis by the National Housing
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[UN News] Countries are making measurable progress in combatting viral hepatitis, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report published on Tuesday.
Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.
Based on Booking.com data, Greek travellers are choosing domestic destinations this weekend.
[The Conversation Africa] In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it's 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world.
China’s new law on Industrial and Supply Chain Security, which took effect immediately in early April, introduces a significant new layer of regulatory oversight targeting cross-border industrial activity and global supply chains. It will inevitably have far-reaching
Europe is becoming a third market for AI talent as visa restrictions make it harder for tech workers to live and work in the United States, and as China produces fewer AI workers, a new study finds.
Canneseries competition entry “Sneakermania,” helmed by Ima Iduozee, choreographer of Netflix’s “Dance Brothers,” has been swooped on by Norsekey Distribution which has acquired global distribution rights outside Finland. The deal was announced by high-profile Finnish writer
Today, as a state that has fully restored its sovereignty, Azerbaijan expresses its commitment to a policy based on equality and mutual trust with all friendly states and partners that demonstrate respect for our country’s independence and territorial integrity. The Republic of
Part of the proceeds will be donated to the zoo.
Mr Zhang Zhu replaces Mr Han Jun, who served less than two years in the role.
Leading Indian multiplex chain PVR Inox will mount a week-long retrospective dedicated to director David Dhawan beginning May 8, screening five of his most celebrated Hindi-language comedies across 40 venues in 25 cities. The festival arrives as Dhawan prepares to release “Hai
"When the largest emitters have been present at the COP negotiations, they have pushed for a veto to prevent any discussion of the need to transition beyond fossil fuels," said the conference host.
“Malcolm in the Middle” star Justin Berfield, who plays Malcolm’s older brother Reese, told the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast that he feels bad that his former co-star, Erik Per Sullivan, was thrust back into the public eye even though he declined to return as Dewey in the
Kahan stopped by Williams' multi-night stand at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
While recent global attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively held closed since late February in a move that has disrupted world energy supplies, a quieter but also important development has been taking shape in south-east Asia. On April 14, the
Perhaps even a rude dude.
The two-day segment of ministers and senior officials marks the political centerpiece of the First Conference on Transitioning away from Fossil Fuels, where more than 50 countries have been discussing how to move away from oil, gas and coal.
BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside the comedian's show on Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles.
The Iran war impact also extends beyond cancelled flights.
The suspension prevents self-driving companies from adding new robotaxis to their fleets.
SAO PAULO, April 29 - Destruction of the world's tropical forests eased in 2025 from a record high, a report showed on Wednesday, underscoring how decisive policy can help keep trees standing despite pressures from a warmer climate and expanding agricultural frontiers.
Some tourists visit Japan specifically for the purpose of having their sofy toys cleaned.
The region wants to promote visibility and boost its competitiveness overseas.
The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.
Acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high and deeply entrenched, with crises increasingly concentrated in a core group of countries, according to the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026, released by an international alliance. In its 10th
A fundraising campaign with an initial target of $39,990 to outfit the themed room runs till May 24.
The Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group will help Europe’s bioeconomy access the funding it needs to grow. A new Bioeconomy Investment Group is being set up to help Europe’s sustainable industries secure the funding they need to grow. The group aims to reduce financial risks
The move could subject it to more strict regulatory scrutiny.
In recent years, the momentum generated in the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia has brought the sides closer to permanently overcoming a conflict that lasted for around three decades. Since 2020, new geopolitical realities have emerged, creating a
On April 22, Indonesia’s finance minister went off-topic during a symposium and raised the possibility of tolling the Strait of Malacca in light of the current Hormuz crisis, drawing swift rejections from the foreign ministers of Singapore, Malaysia and even Indonesia. All
In April 2026, Reza Pahlavi (pictured)—the son of the deposed Shah of Iran—undertook a high-profile tour of Europe, visiting Sweden, Italy, and Germany. The stated aim was to mobilise political support, engage policymakers, and position himself as a leading figure within Iran’s
Fianna Fáil MEP for the Midlands North-West and full member of the European Parliament’s AGRI Committee, Barry Cowen (pictured) has welcomed growing support in the Parliament against proposed cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy, saying momentum is now building not just to
The European Union and partner development finance institutions have signed the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) Fund, a new public-private investment tool to mobilize up to €20 billion of private capital for sustainable infrastructure projects in low and middle-income
Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south Lebanon to battle the Iran-backed militant group, with the violence ongoing despite a shaky ongoing ceasefire.
Manufacturers expect the vehicles to make up the majority of domestic truck sales in a few years.
The state is building the talent pipeline needed to reach high-income status by 2030.