Pakistan’s instability is no longer a localized security concern-it is emerging as a structural constraint on US strategy in Asia. For Washington, three priorities are converging: reducing dependence on China in critical minerals, expanding access to Central Asia, and managing
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[ISS] The political transition in Cotonou opens a window for regional de-escalation that the African Union should seize.
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French director Thomas Lilti is working with the family of the late chef on a drama inspired by the life and legacy of the La Côte d’Or owner.
Chinese filmmaker Bi Gan will receive an Honorary Golden Lady Harimaguada at the 25th edition of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival, which is also hosting a full retrospective of his work alongside a carte blanche selection curated by the director. The
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- As banks, financial institutions, telecommunications firms and payment service providers (PSPs) increasingly adopt stablecoins as core infrastructure for treasury management and cross-border payments, regulatory defensibility is emerging as a critical
[African Union] Excellencies, H.E. Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Permanent Representative of the African Union to China, H.E. Mr. Martin Mpana, Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China, H.E. Mr. Cyprien Sylvestre Mamina, Co-Chair of FOCAC, Honourable Ambassadors,
“He’s in a bad mood,” one GOP senator said about President Donald Trump.
Vampire Crawlers applies the fundamentals of Vampire Survivors to a deckbuilding game that's just as absorbing.
Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates. New House and
[African Union] The European Union (EU) and its Member States adopted the financial contribution to the African Union (AU) Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) with an amount of EUR 75 million, confirming the EU as its largest supporter. This brings the EU
The first Super Bowl to air on Walt Disney media properties in two decades is months away, but the company has so far tapped popular hosts like Scott Van Pelt and Stephen A. Smith as well as famous animated characters including Buzz Lightyear and Iron Man to call attention to
Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked,” “Harriet”), Thabo Rametsi (“Silverton Siege”) and Guy Pearce (“The Brutalist,” “Ink”) are set to star in “The Road Home,” about South African jazz legends, Miriam ‘Mama Africa’ Makeba and Hugh Masekela, and their Apartheid-era Graceland tour with Paul
[New Zimbabwe] New Manica Diamonds owners, Africa Mineral Ventures, have intensified efforts to have Sakubva Stadium approved to host Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League matches.
Tony Bancroft, the award-winning veteran animator, director and producer whose credits include classic Disney films such as “Mulan,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “Beauty and the Beast,” will be making his first appearance at this year’s Animayo Gran Canaria festival in Spain,
The two-month-long impasse over the €90 billion for Ukraine came to an end on Thursday after Hungary lifted its contentious veto. Brussels says the first payment will be made "as soon as possible".
Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final.
The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
By Jonathan Saul, Renee Maltezou and Yannis Souliotis LONDON/ATHENS, April 23 (Reuters) - Two container ships seized by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz with about 40 crew aboard have been taken toward the port of Bandar Abbas, sources said on Thursday, Tehran having vowed to
The eurozone’s private sector slipped back into contraction in April, marking its weakest performance in nearly a year and a half since November 2024, as the war in Iran hit services and fuelled inflation.
ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands, April 23 - The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War Two, chiefly from Russia and China, against the backdrop of a much more \"unpredictable\" world order, Dutch intelligence agency AIVD said
Mongolia’s Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine has long been one of the country’s most important economic projects, as well as one of its most politically sensitive. The mine is jointly owned by the government of Mongolia, which holds 34%, and Rio Tinto, which owns 66% and manages the
Microsoft is rolling out a new Agent Mode inside Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint this week. Previously described by Microsoft as "vibe working," the Agent Mode is a more powerful version of the Copilot experience in Office that Microsoft has been trying to sell to
The award show will take place in November and will specifically celebrate composers and their craft.
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's ousted shah, argued Thursday that any negotiations with the clerical leadership in Tehran amount to "appeasement" and voiced hope that renewed street protests will topple it. Pahlavi, 65, was speaking on a visit to Berlin, where he was greeted by
The William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 continues to lure unaccompanied children into the hands of criminal cartels — and then to funnel them into the U.S. for supposed legal protection.
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The following is a lightly edited transcript of the April 23 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . After we recorded, a court blocked the new Virginia map, but that is likely temporary as it will be quickly appealed . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from
Petrol thefts are up by around 62% compared to last year.
EV growth in the EU is accelerating as Iran war disruption to the Strait of Hormuz tightens global oil and gas supplies, driving fuel price volatility.
What kind of business tightrope are media companies walking in 2026? Comcast generated an extra $2.2 billion due to NBC’s February telecasts of the Winter Olympics from Milan Cortina and the Super Bowl. And yet, the cable-and-content giant said profit fell 35.6% as it invested
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[Ghanaian Times] The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African High Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) to help lead the reform of the global health architecture in a way that benefits the continent and its
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Whether you’re looking for a cultural break exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites or just want to relax by the beach, here’s where you should be headed.
[New Times] Africa's domestic capital base has reached a scale that now exceeds external financing flows over the past decade, marking a turning point in how the continent funds its growth and industrialisation, according to the Africa Finance Corporation's (AFC) State of
In today’s issue: The top six remaining candidates running for governor of California faced off Wednesday as the primary rapidly approaches and no candidate has emerged as a clear front-runner. The debate, hosted by NewsNation and The Hill’s parent company Nexstar, came less
Simon McQuoid's Mortal Kombat movie taps into the campy overtones of a beloved video game franchise.
Less than 24 hours after President Trump accepted the off-ramp proposed by Pakistan’s leaders, granting an “indefinite ceasefire” so Iran’s leaders could "come up with a unified proposal,” the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
In observance of its 20 th anniversary, for the first time, Spotify is revealing the most streamed artists, songs, albums, podcasts and audiobooks in its history. The lists, citing the top 20 of each category with little additional information, appear below. They are a
As the energy transition drives demand for battery metals, European policymakers are scrambling to catch up on recycling and raw material security — decades after the rest of the world got started.
The call comes as Europe’s aviation sector braces for widespread disruption, with airlines warning of flight cancellations. Against this backdrop, European lawmakers argue that continued unrestricted use of private jets represents a glaring inequity.
Ajay Haridasse collapsed near the Boston Marathon finish line but was helped up by Robson De Oliveira of Brazil and Aaron Beggs of Britain, who supported him across the line as other runners continued the race. The dramatic moment unfolded during Monday’s race.
