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EU and member states pledge over €812 million in response to crisis in Sudan
Today, as Sudanese citizens continue to suffer the world's most severe humanitarian emergency, the European Union, together with Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the African Union, co-hosted the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin. As the
Africa: One in Three Young Women in Africa Have Never Tested for HIV - New Study Shows Where the Gaps Lie
[The Conversation Africa] HIV remains one of the biggest public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that accounts for approximately two-thirds of about 40 million people living with HIV globally.
Africa: Why Humanitarians Should Care About Dirty Money
[The New Humanitarian] Oslo -- "All illicit financial flows are immoral, with deeply negative effects on people and planet."
Africa: A Quiet U.S.-AU Deal That Could Reshape Investment in Africa
[ISS] The Trump administration and the AU have started a bold journey that could 'flip the script' on decades of development cooperation.
Malaysia semiconductor industry weathers geopolitical tensions, eyes higher-value growth
Industry leaders say the sector is relatively insulated from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, despite concerns over the availability of critical materials such as helium.
North Korean hackers suspected of $382m crypto heist
In 2025, the US accused North Korea of stealing US$1.5 billion worth of digital assets.
US commander says Iran war success crucial for deterrence in Asia
Admiral Paparo said China should recognise the US’ “capability and will” to respond to aggression.
F/A-XX fighter tests future of US carrier power against China
The US Navy’s F/A-XX fighter bid underscores a deeper contest with China not just over next-generation carrier aircraft, but over which side can sustain carrier aviation as a credible instrument of power, deterrence and influence in the Indo-Pacific. The Navy will select a
Australia wants to know how Valve is combating 'extreme-right communities' on Steam
If Valve doesn't comply with a new transparency notice it could face big fines.
Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say
Weaknesses were driven mostly by platform behaviour, not technology shortcomings, a report said.
Event Horizon is finally getting a sequel, and it has the perfect writer
Christian Ward is giving fans new lore and more
China and Philippines taking ‘baby steps’ towards better relations: Manila’s ambassador
The Philippines' ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz says both sides want stable ties, but closer economic relations must not be used as "leverage" in the South China Sea dispute.
China praises nations that denied overflight rights for Taiwan president
BEIJING, April 22 - China heaped praise on Wednesday on three countries that denied overflight permission for the aircraft of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, saying its one-China principle was a norm of international relations.
Trump extends ceasefire with Iran indefinitely at Pakistan's request to allow for diplomatic efforts
Trump says the indefinite extension was granted following a request from Pakistan’s prime minister and top military official, as Islamabad continues to work on arranging the second round of high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Delicate extraction: Malaysia offers rare earths alternative to China
China makes up 90 per cent of the world's rare earths market.
World's biggest maker of condoms set to raise prices due to Iran war
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
Couple caught in sex act at Penang cemetery freed after Malaysian court reduces jail term
The couple were arrested after a video of them in a cemetery went viral.
Back home, Hong Kong fire victim gathers memories from the ashes
Authorities have allowed the victims of the fire to return to their homes to retrieve items.
Five European countries will save 58% on energy bills this year thanks to clean power
Consumers in five EU countries will save up to €8.5 billion on their energy bills this year, compared to those with the dirtiest energy mix.
Trump says Iran keeping Strait of Hormuz closed to 'save face'
President Trump went after Iran over the Strait of Hormuz again shortly after announcing an extension of a ceasefire with Tehran. “Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open so they can make $500 Million Dollars a day (which is, therefore, what they are
Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
Indonesia rights bodies find widespread abuses in 2025 protests
Some acts of violence were also perpetrated against protesters under the age of 18, the report found, including alleged sexual abuse against minor female protesters by law enforcers.
Cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers visits war-linked Yasukuni shrine
Visits to the shrine by Japanese politicians have long been a source of diplomatic friction.
Which 'money type' are you? New research maps financial habits of young Australians
Under 35, navigating the cost-of-living and trying to get ahead? New research from Southern Cross University, QUT and Griffith University challenges the idea that financial literacy alone addresses this problem. Instead, three distinct "money behavior types" among young
US did not move defence system from Korea, general says
The US-made THAAD system is used to intercept ballistic missiles at high altitudes, and it was deployed in South Korea to guard against nuclear-armed North Korea.
Dave Mason, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Who Co-Founded Traffic and Sang ‘Feelin’ Alright’ and ‘We Just Disagree,’ Dies at 79
Dave Mason, solo artist, a founding member of the band Traffic, writer of the classic rock songs “Feelin’ Alright” and “Hole in My Shoe” and sideman to the Rolling Stones, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix, has died, according to an announcement from his publicist. No cause of
Former Thai temple abbot jailed 50 years over $79m embezzlement scandal linked to online gambling
The court found the former abbot guilty on 19 counts, and his sentence was capped at 50 years.
When a spouse starts a business, the other partner pays a hidden price
When an entrepreneur leaves a salaried job to pursue a venture, the conversation nearly always centers on them: the risk they're taking, the opportunity they're pursuing and the funding they need.
New ‘Korea Museum’ in Seoul packed with Chinese artefacts sparks backlash
A curator said most of the artefacts listed appeared to originate from southern China.
Katseye to Perform at 2026 American Music Awards
The group is nominated in three categories this year including New Artist of the Year
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ to Resume Season 5 Filming After Pausing Amid Taylor Frankie Paul’s Domestic Violence Investigation
Production on Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has resumed after going on pause weeks ago amid a domestic violence investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. It has not yet been revealed whether Paul or Mortensen will be
Democrats boost midterm edge with Virginia redistricting win: 5 takeaways
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid-decade redistricting plan that could help Democrats win four more House seats ahead of the November midterms Voters in the Old Dominion approved a temporary amendment to the state constitution allowing Democrats to draw new
Dave Mason, Traffic Co-Founder Who Penned ‘Feelin’ Alright?,’ Dead at 79
“Only You Know and I Know” singer jammed with The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and George Harrison
Improving scientific accuracy in journalism
Journalists bring scientific findings to the public, and to policymakers, who often rely on media reports rather than primary literature to provide context for policymaking. However, media reports can and often do distort scientific findings. Reporters with little scientific
India strangles final bastion of Maoist revolt as mining opportunities loom
New Delhi said in March that it had effectively defeated the insurgency.
The Redistricting Vote: Virginia Is Where Trump’s Scheme Came to Die
Yes, Virginia! The passage of a ballot initiative that allows Virginia Democrats to gerrymander the state’s congressional districts will make it easier for Democrats to win the House and put another check on our autocratic president. But just as importantly, the aggressive,
Laura Trump says president has 'great people' working with him to write jokes ahead of correspondents' dinner
Lara Trump, President Trump’s daughter-in-law, said Monday that the president has “great people” working alongside him to write jokes ahead of the White House Correspondents' Dinner. “It's a combo, he, he does a — yeah, he's got some great people who he's, I think, tapping to
As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?
At 9 p.m., shops, restaurants and cafes go dark across the city of Cairo, where a stringent curfew has been imposed to mitigate the energy shock triggered by the conflict in the Gulf. The measure may prove difficult to enforce among people accustomed to long, convivial
Johor eateries may raise prices as Middle East crisis bites
Prices have increased for things like plastic products and fuel.
Pharma giant drops supplier after AFP deforestation investigation
Investigations found links to clearing of Indonesian forests home to critically endangered orangutans.
US will indefinitely extend ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees
By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi and Jonathan Allen WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel, the U.S.
‘The Balusters’ Broadway Review: Anika Noni Rose, Richard Thomas Star in Brilliant and Brutally Funny Look at a Dysfunctional Neighborhood Association
It’s easy to get depressed about national politics. The people running things are nasty, brutish and eager to appeal to baser instincts rather than better angels. As “The Balusters,” the story of a neighborhood association riven by prejudice and petty skirmishes, demonstrates,
Rethinking energy transition participation: Why citizens are more than a box to tick
Citizen participation is widely seen as key to a successful energy transition. In practice, however, it often remains more of an ideal than a reality. In her Ph.D. research at TU/e, Nikki Kluskens shows just how wide the gap is between that ideal and everyday practice—and why
