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Bus crash in Cameroon results in multiple deaths

A passenger bus collided with a truck on the Yaounde-Douala highway, the government has saidAt least 19 people were killed ...


China's agri-tech powerhouse Yangling contributes to SCO's poverty reduction

On May 29, the three-day Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development opened at the SCO ...


Nigerians protest illegal mining, seek to stop Chinese miners in Osun, Lagos

Lagos [Nigeria], May 30 (ANI): Many Nigerians have expressed outage on social media over Chinese "illegal mining" activities in Lagos ...


South Africa grants Putin, other Russian officials diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit

Cape Town [South Africa], May 30 (ANI): South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all international participants, including Russia ...


II Moscow Interior and Design Week Redefines Boundaries of Interior Design Innovation, Fosters International Collaboration in the Industry

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], May 30: Moscow Interior and Design Week, one of the most influential events in the Russian interior ...


Namibia names 14-man squad for U19 regional Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

WINDHOEK, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Cricket Namibia announced a 14-man squad on Monday evening, set to represent the country in ...


Libya court sentences 23 to death, 14 to life imprisonment for ISIL campaign

Libya, May 30 (ANI): A Libyan court has sentenced 23 people to death and 14 others to life imprisonment for ...


Julia, Israel's celebrity seal, spotted on restricted military site

Tel Aviv [Israel], May 30 (ANI/TPS): Julia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal who has been winning Israeli hearts, beached herself ...


Senegal Unrest Flares Again Over Opposition Leader

Dakar - Dozens of protesters clashed with security forces in Senegal's capital, Dakar, on Monday after lawmakers and supporters were ...


Biden calls Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law "tragic violation of human rights"

Washington [US], May 30 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday slammed Uganda president Yoweri Museveni for signing a new ...


Uganda's President signs harsh anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty

Kampala [Uganda], May 30 (ANI): President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has signed a new law, one of the world's toughest ...


Bola Tinubu Sworn In as Nigeria's President Amid Hopes, Skepticism

ABUJA, Nigeria - Bola Tinubu became Nigeria's president Monday during a period of unprecedented challenges for Africa's most populous country, ...


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Georgian billionaire wins $926 million from Credit Suisse in fraud

ZURICH, Switzerland: In one of the largest legal awards ever against Credit Suisse, the bank was ordered to pay $926 ...

China, South Korea seek to expand cooperation in chip sector

DETROIT, Michigan: Amid broader global concerns over semiconductor chip supplies, sanctions and national security, Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao said ...

US Air chief General Charles Brown to become Chairman of Joint Chiefs

WASHINGTON D.C.: The White House announced this week that President Joe Biden has chosen US Air Force chief General Charles ...

Typhoon Mawar strikes Guam, much of island without power, water

GUAM: After Typhoon Mawar brought strong winds and torrential rains, large areas of the US Western Pacific territory of Guam ...

US government, business warned of Chinese spying on infrastructure

NEW YORK CITY, New York: In one of the largest known Chinese cyber-espionage campaigns against American critical infrastructure, a state-sponsored ...

After warnings from EU, ChatGPT said it could leave Europe

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, has said the company could consider leaving Europe if it could ...

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Japan Court Rules That a Bar on Same-Sex Marriage is Unconstitutional

Tokyo - A Japanese court ruled on Tuesday that not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, a decision activists welcomed as ...

South Africa grants Putin, other Russian officials diplomatic immunity for BRICS summit

Cape Town [South Africa], May 30 (ANI): South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all international participants, including Russia ...

II Moscow Interior and Design Week Redefines Boundaries of Interior Design Innovation, Fosters International Collaboration in the Industry

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], May 30: Moscow Interior and Design Week, one of the most influential events in the Russian interior ...

Namibia names 14-man squad for U19 regional Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

WINDHOEK, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Cricket Namibia announced a 14-man squad on Monday evening, set to represent the country in ...

Biden calls Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law "tragic violation of human rights"

Washington [US], May 30 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Monday slammed Uganda president Yoweri Museveni for signing a new ...

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Inflation forces Poland to plan raising minimum wage twice in 2024

WARSAW, Poland: Plans are underway in Poland to gradually raise the minimum wage twice in 2024. The wage plan has ...


China's domestic C919's to begin first commercial flight this week

BEIJING, China: China will put into commercial operation its first large passenger airliner, in a bid to challenge western plane ...


Global stocks mixed, American and UK markets closed

FRANKFURT, Germany - With U.S. and UK. markets closed for public holidays, it was left to European and broader global ...


Verizon to layoff 6,000 customer service employees

NEW YORK CITY, New York: The Verge has reported that Verizon Communications met with more than 6,000 customer service employees ...


Software glitch causes Vietnam electric vehicle recall

WASHINGTON D.C.: In response to a safety warning issued by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Vietnamese electric vehicle ...


As problems mount, electric truck maker Nikola warned of de-listing

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Electric truck manufacturer Nikola Corp said that Nasdaq has delivered a delisting notice for not ...


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