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African food landing on Chinese dinner tables

The popularity of dried deep-sea anchovies exemplifies the thriving economic and trade exchanges between China and Africa

African food landing on Chinese dinner tables

FBI investigates apparent assassination attempt on Trump

FBI investigates apparent assassination attempt on Trump

Protests across Israel put mounting pressure on Netanyahu to reach hostage deal

Protests across Israel put mounting pressure on Netanyahu to reach hostage deal

Controversial Trump film "The Apprentice" to hit theaters before US presidential election

Controversial Trump film "The Apprentice" to hit theaters before US presidential election

Japan continues to swelter amid soaring temperatures, heatstroke alerts

Temperatures across Japan soared past 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday, and authorities have issued strict heatstroke warnings, urging residents to take precautions.

Japan continues to swelter amid soaring temperatures, heatstroke alerts

Mbappe will now make Real Madrid shine more

Real Madrid won the league by 10 points in the 2023-24 campaign.

Mbappe will now make Real Madrid shine more

Death toll from heavy rains in Sudan rises to 53

The death toll from the heavy rains, which have hit many Sudanese states, has climbed to 53, Sudan's Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Death toll from heavy rains in Sudan rises to 53

About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research

About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research

About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research

Hezbollah, Israeli army engage in fierce exchange of fire

A fierce exchange of fire broke out between Hezbollah and the Israeli army along the border area between Lebanon and Israel, involving heavy machine gun fire, artillery and missile shelling.

Hezbollah, Israeli army engage in fierce exchange of fire

Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels

People in the eastern DR Congo have lately been caught up in fresh fighting pitting government troops against two rebel groups, the M23 and the Allied Democratic Forces.

Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels

EU opens new training facilities for Somali army

The European Union said it has inaugurated newly constructed facilities at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC) in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

EU opens new training facilities for Somali army

Turkey recovers over 12,000 historical artifacts since 2002

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Sunday that 12,139 historical artifacts have been repatriated since 2002 as the country has intensified efforts to recover cultural artifacts.

Turkey recovers over 12,000 historical artifacts since 2002

Australian gov't launches campaign to end elder abuse

According to a government study published in 2021, one in six older Australians had experienced abuse in the previous 12 months but over 60 percent did not seek help or advice.

Australian gov't launches campaign to end elder abuse

Argentina logs over 527,000 cases of dengue

Argentina has logged more than 527,000 cases of dengue so far this year, 3.2 times more than last year, though cases have recently decreased, the Health Ministry said Sunday.

Argentina logs over 527,000 cases of dengue

UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives.

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UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs

Five dead as Italy battles record-high temperatures, wildfires

At least five people died in Italy over the weekend due to a heatwave that brought record-high temperatures across the country, local authorities and media reported on Monday.

By 2 months ago

Five dead as Italy battles record-high temperatures, wildfires

Health authorities say Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 38,664

The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 38,664, Gaza-based health authorities said on Monday.

By 2 months ago

Health authorities say Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 38,664

Singapore faces increasing aging society with dropping birth rate

The number of elderly Singaporean residents living alone in households more than doubled from 35,160 in 2013 to 78,135 in 2023, according to the Family Trends Report.

By 2 months ago

Singapore faces increasing aging society with dropping birth rate

Conflict in Sudan fueling humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, UN warns

UNHCR has warned that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is worsening the already severe humanitarian crisis in South Sudan for refugees and the communities hosting them.

By 2 months ago

Conflict in Sudan fueling humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, UN warns

At least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on school in S. Gaza

At least 25 Palestinians were killed and some others wounded in an Israeli airstrike targeting a school in the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

By 2 months ago

At least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on school in S. Gaza

Egypt to host Israeli, U.S delegations to discuss Gaza truce

Egypt will host Israeli and U.S delegations to discuss the ‘outstanding points’ regarding a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV channel reported on Saturday.

By 2 months ago

Egypt to host Israeli, U.S delegations to discuss Gaza truce

Yemen-Houthi prisoner exchange talks conclude without agreement

The latest round of prisoner exchange negotiations between Yemeni government and Houthi group concluded in Muscat, Oman, without reaching a comprehensive agreement.

By 2 months ago

Yemen-Houthi prisoner exchange talks conclude without agreement

Cameroonian gov't seeks to extend mandate of legislature for a year

The Cameroonian government on Saturday submitted to parliament a draft bill aimed at extending the mandate for the country's lawmakers for a year.

By 2 months ago

Cameroonian gov't seeks to extend mandate of legislature for a year

At least 10 tourists die in bus crash on Brazilian highway

At least 10 people were killed and 42 others injured early Friday when a tourist bus crashed into a concrete pillar on a highway in Brazil's state of Sao Paulo.

By 2 months ago

At least 10 tourists die in bus crash on Brazilian highway

Nanjing Massacre memorized by Rabe's tombstone in Berlin

After the Japanese Imperial Army captured Nanjing in eastern China on Dec 13, 1937, the Japanese invaders brutally killed approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians.

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Nanjing Massacre memorized by Rabe's tombstone in Berlin

Over 1mln people in Caribbean affected by Hurricane Beryl, UN says

As a category 4 hurricane that has claimed at least 11 lives so far, Beryl left a trail of destruction in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday

By 2 months ago

Over 1mln people in Caribbean affected by Hurricane Beryl, UN says

Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.4pc in June

The unemployment rate has trended up since April 2023, rising 1.3 percentage points over the period, the national statistical agency said.

By 2 months ago

Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.4pc in June

Slovak PM Fico makes first public appearance after assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first appearance at a public event Friday after being attacked by a gunman in mid-May.

By 2 months ago

Slovak PM Fico makes first public appearance after assassination attempt

4.2 million Malawians face hunger, report shows

Up to 4.2 million people in Malawi are expected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity between June and September.

By 2 months ago

4.2 million Malawians face hunger, report shows

U.S Independence Day violence kills at least 33

As of Friday morning, the Fourth of July holiday saw 11 people killed and 55 wounded in shootings in Chicago alone, the Associated Press reported, citing a Chicago Sun-Times report as saying.

By 2 months ago

U.S Independence Day violence kills at least 33

Tunisia announces presidential election calendar

Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced the calendar for the next presidential election, set for Oct 6.

By 2 months ago

Tunisia announces presidential election calendar

IMF slashes Zimbabwe's growth forecast due to El Nino-induced drought

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, the country's central bank, on Thursday revised growth downward to 2 percent.

By 2 months ago

IMF slashes Zimbabwe's growth forecast due to El Nino-induced drought

28 Egyptian pilgrims confirmed dead during Hajj in Saudi Arabia

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that 28 deaths were confirmed among the 50,752 officially registered Egyptian pilgrims during Hajj in Saudi Arabia's Mecca.

By 2 months ago

28 Egyptian pilgrims confirmed dead during Hajj in Saudi Arabia

Malawian president appoints Michael Usi as new vice president

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Michael Usi as the country's vice president, replacing Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10.

By 2 months ago

Malawian president appoints Michael Usi as new vice president

21 dead in latest cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Lagos

At least 21 people have been reportedly killed so far in an outbreak of cholera in Nigeria's southwestern state of Lagos, an official said Thursday.

By 2 months ago

21 dead in latest cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Lagos

Hamas says two hostages killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah

Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced on Friday that two Israeli hostages were killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip.

By 3 months ago

Hamas says two hostages killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah

Economic Watch: Flaws and fallout of EU tariff plan

The probe of the European Commission into Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has exposed multiple loopholes in rules with proposed duty hikes that could be self-defeating.

By 3 months ago

Economic Watch: Flaws and fallout of EU tariff plan

G7 summit opens amid protests

The three-day 2024 Group of Seven (G7) summit kicked off Thursday in Borgo Egnazia, a resort near the town of Fasano in southern Italy's Apulia region, amid protests.

By 3 months ago

G7 summit opens amid protests

Malawian political party asks UN chief to intervene in probing plane crash

Malawi's political party has written to UN Sec Gen asking the UN to intervene in investigations surrounding Monday's plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others.

By 3 months ago

Malawian political party asks UN chief to intervene in probing plane crash

South Africa's ANC says looking forward to national unity government

South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) looks forward to the establishment of a government of national unity, said the party's Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on Thursday.

By 3 months ago

South Africa's ANC says looking forward to national unity government

UNHRC: Global forced displacement hits record 120 million

Forced displacement surged to a historic high of 120 million by May 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)said here Thursday.

By 3 months ago

UNHRC: Global forced displacement hits record 120 million

California university moves classes online after demonstrations over conflict in Gaza

California State University announced on Thursday that all classes and operations will be held remotely until further notice after a night of demonstrations over Israel-Hamas war.

By 3 months ago

California university moves classes online after demonstrations over conflict in Gaza

U.S unemployment rate hits 4pc in May, highest in over two years

U.S employers added more-than-expected 272,000 jobs in May, with the unemployment rate ticking up to 4.0 percent, the U.S Labor Department reported on Friday.

By 3 months ago

U.S unemployment rate hits 4pc in May, highest in over two years

UN highlights urgent marine conservation needs, action

The UN on Friday celebrated World Oceans Day focusing on "opening minds, igniting senses, and inspiring possibilities" for global marine life protection.

By 3 months ago

UN highlights urgent marine conservation needs, action

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