Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
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Africa: Study Validates Impact of International Teams in Africa's Outbreak Response
[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa -- A new study carried out by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST) confirms the critical role international health teams have played in strengthening outbreak response
Watch: Runners race in towering heels at Madrid Pride event
Strapped into towering heels, dozens of daring runners dashed through Madrid’s Chueca district in the city’s annual High Heel Race, part of its Pride celebrations.
Africa: Ethiopia Preparing to Inaugurate Largest Hydroelectric Power Plant in Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Preparations are underway for the official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
Commission disburses the second payment of €115.5 million to Ireland under the Recovery and Resilience Facility
The European Commission has disbursed €115.5 million in grants to Ireland as its second instalment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). On 23 December 2024, Ireland submitted its second payment request under the RRF to the Commission. The request covers 17
Britpop royalty Oasis return to stage tonight for their first gig in 16 years
The first show of the long-awaited comeback tour kicks off tonight in Wales. The road to this year's reunion tour has been a long and bumpy one, and despite ticketing issues, fans are more excited than ever to see the return of Britpop royalty.
Mi Jingyang: the guardian and torchbearer of Chinese painting
In recent months, a retrospective exhibition honoring the late Mi Jingyang (1936–2023)swept through Shanghai and Beijing to packed crowds and glowing praise. More than just ashowcase of his rich and colorful ink works, the exhibition reignited public interest in a figure who
Fictional K-pop sensations score hit film and album
KPop Demon Hunters follows superstar girl group Huntr/x, who protect their fans from supernatural dangers.
Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin spurns Trump's truce bid
Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says.
Latin America’s top human rights court says countries have a duty to act on climate change
In a landmark advisory opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that governments have a legal obligation to tackle climate change.
Pakistan army kills 30 militants trying to cross from Afghanistan
The militants came from the Pakistan Taliban or its affiliated groups, the military said.
Commission endorses positive preliminary assessments of Cyprus' and Portugal's payment requests under NextGenerationEU
The European Commission has endorsed positive preliminary assessments of Cyprus' fourth payment request for €75.9 million and Portugal's sixth payment request for €1.34 billion under NextGenerationEU. Cyprus submitted its request on 18 December 2024, with the Commission
Monotony and a First-Time Actor Loom Large in Reintegration Drama ‘Rain Fell on the Nothing New’
German writer-director Steffen Goldkamp’s first feature film, starring Noah Sayenko, world premieres in the Karlovy Vary Film Festival's Proxima Competition.
End of tax-free loophole for low-value goods disrupts air shipments to US from China
Air cargo shipment volume from Asia has declined by double digits since the US cancelled a tax-free exemption for low-value packages from China early in May, trade groups and analysts said.
Africa: NHRC's Head Elected President of West Africa's Human Rights Institutions Network
[Premium Times] He said his focus would include building the capacity of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) to be able to meet the ever-growing challenges of resourcing, governance and operations of NHRIs.
Africa: Mwinyi Stresses Africa's Role in Knowledge Economy
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR President, Hussein Mwinyi has urged African nations to take the lead in shaping the global knowledge economy, as he officially opened the Africa QS Forum on Education here yesterday.
Africa: Liberia Among Top Performers in AfDB's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index for Africa
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia has been ranked among the top performers in the African Development Bank's 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), highlighting the country's growing impact, sustained reforms, and strong political commitment to advancing the power sector.
Myanmar junta releases 93 child soldiers after UN criticism
Over 370 children were used in combat roles in 2024, according to a UN report.
AI Star Mila Headlines Golden Melody Festival’s Virtual Idols Discussion
Taipei’s Golden Melody Festival conference lineup drew music professionals from across Asia and beyond, offering matchmaking sessions, showcases, and forums to promote the Mandarin-language music scene. At the opening pitching session of the event, industry leaders gathered to
Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections
After months of rallies, Serbian protesters are calling for people to join a campaign of civil disobedience.
Commission strives to make housing more affordable and sustainable
The Commission is putting the European buildings sector on a decarbonization and affordability pathway with new guidance for member states adopted today to boost the energy performance of buildings. Today's package of measures supports member states in the implementation of the
Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
What is in Trump's tax and spending bill that will soon become law?
The bill is set to massively widen the US’ budget deficit and leave an added 12 million Americans without health insurance.
Falklands to launch, Environment Trust for carbon reduction and land recovery projects
The Falkland Islands Executive Council has approved the establishment of an Environment Trust to deliver carbon reduction, biodiversity and land recovery projects in the Falkland Islands.
Blackpink Firm YG Entertainment’s Mojo Kim Talks K-Pop’s Global Strategy at Golden Melody Festival: ‘It’s About Emotional Language’
The Golden Melody Festival’s conference lineup in Taipei brought together a dynamic mix of industry leaders from across Asia and beyond. Designed to spotlight Mandarin-language music while fostering international collaboration, the three-day gathering featured showcases,
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split
The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.
Gaza doctor’s death in Israeli strike devastates medical community
Marwan al-Sultan, director of Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital, provided harrowing accounts of how the health care system collapsed over the course of the war.
Week in wildlife: a lucky osprey, a miraculous hare and a political fox
The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
EU breaks ground on its first net-positive emissions building in Seville
The European Commission begins construction of its first net-positive emissions building in Seville, Spain, this summer. A symbol of sustainability and innovation, the new Seville site of the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) will be the first building fully embodying
Khalil Fong Posthumously Honored With Jury Award at 2025 Golden Melody Awards
The 2025 Golden Melody Awards, often dubbed “the Grammys of Asia,” returned to Taipei Arena with a celebration of excellence across the Mandarin music world. Among the most poignant moments of the night was the posthumous Jury Award presentation to beloved singer-songwriter
‘Promise, I’ll Be Fine’ Boarded by Cappu Films Ahead of Karlovy Vary Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Cappu Films has picked up worldwide rights, except for Czech Republic and Slovakia, to Slovak filmmaker Katarína Gramatová’s “Promise, I’ll Be Fine” (Hore je nebo, v doline som ja), which will have its European premiere at Karlovy Vary Film Festival. After debuting in main
‘Bro found peace’: Stuck F-35 warplane now a top tourist draw in India’s Kerala state
The fighter jet has been stuck at an airport there since June 14 due to a technical snag.
Recording Academy President Panos A. Panay Talks Cross-Cultural Creativity at Taipei’s Golden Melody Festival: ‘Your Truth Is Your Superpower’
At the 2025 Golden Melody Festival in Taipei, a conversation between Panos A. Panay, president of the Recording Academy (the organization behind the Grammys), and SXSW VP James Minor cut straight to the heart of where the global music industry is headed – and why it’s never
Malaysia dismantles ISIS network involving workers from Bangladesh
A total of between 100 and 150 people are suspected to be involved in the network.
Sex, sinners and stepsisters: Here are the best movies of 2025... So far
How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking?
Commission and EIB announce a more flexible guarantee of €5 billion to boost global investments
On the occasion of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a new type of guarantee agreement that will provide up to €5 billion to de-risk investments and expand EIB operations
Golden Melody Awards 2025: Siri Lee, Trout Fresh, and ‘AAA’ Lead the Winners List in Taipei
The 36th Golden Melody Awards took place earlier this week at Taipei Arena, spotlighting the evolving artistry and enduring power of Mandarin-language music. As one of the most significant honors in the Chinese-speaking world, this year’s ceremony balanced reverence for legacy
iHeartPodcasts Taps Bollywood’s Pooja Bhatt for Weekly Show (EXCLUSIVE)
iHeartMedia is betting big on Bollywood with the launch of “The Pooja Bhatt Show,” marking the first podcast under its new multi-language Asian slate developed in partnership with Mammoth Media Asia. The weekly iHeartPodcast, hosted by the Indian actor, producer and director,
Africa: Rwanda to Restore Ecosystems and Boost Climate Resilience in the Nyungwe-Ruhango Corridor
[World Bank] Washington -- Communities in Rwanda's Southern Province are set to benefit from restored ecosystems, improved agricultural productivity, and expanded sustainable livelihood opportunities in areas vulnerable to climate-related shocks. Thanks to a newly approved $9
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Africa: Africa Unites to End Donkey Skin Trade in Abidjan Declaration
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African ministers have pledged to protect millions of donkeys from rampant skin trade, marking a turning point for both the animals and the rural communities that depend on them.