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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 ...

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, ...

Niger Says 55 Jihadists Killed in Joint Operation

Niamey, Niger - Niger's army said Monday that 55 jihadists, including several high-ranking combatants affiliated to the Islamic State group, ...

Namibia Targets 600 Rhinos for Dehorning

Windhoek, Namibia - Since the start of the year, at least six rhinos have been poached in Etosha National Park, ...

Biden Calls Uganda's Anti-Gay Law Shameful

KAMPALA - U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned Uganda's new anti-gay law, calling it "shameful" and a "tragic violation of ...

UNICEF says menstrual knowledge key to attaining gender equality in Kenya

NAIROBI, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Monday that the provision of information on menstruation ...

Uganda passes anti-gay bill into law

The legislation conflicts with international treaties and requires ?urgent? judicial review, the UN Human Rights Office has saidUgandan President Yoweri ...

Ex-French colony may host Russian military base ambassador

While the move may cause discontent in some countries, it is not the Central African Republic's concern, according to Ambassador ...

UN highlights Angola's potential for regional stability

LUANDA, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix on Sunday emphasized the potential ...

UN chief condemns deadly attack on Ugandan peacekeepers in Somalia

UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the recent attack against the African Union Transition ...

MP CM Chouhan, union forest minister hold Cheetah review meeting

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 29 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan along with union forest minister Bhupendra ...

Chinese FM holds talks with Zimbabwean counterpart

BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs ...

Kenya's Q1 horticulture earnings flat on low demand

NAIROBI, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's earnings from horticulture remained flat in the first quarter of 2023 despite an increase ...

Ugandan president signs controversial anti-homosexuality bill into law

KAMPALA, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed the contentious anti-homosexuality bill into law, the Speaker of ...

Rabat Diamond League: Avinash Sable finishes 10th in 3000m steeplechase race

Rabat (Morocco), May 29 (ANI): Indian steeplechase athlete Avinash Sable puts a below-par performance in the 3000metre steeplechase race at ...

Ugandan Activists Blast Enactment of 'Abhorrent' Anti-Gay Law

KAMPALA - Gay activists in Uganda are calling for a repeal of the Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law Monday by ...

India Cricket players have started training ahead of the WTC Final

Sussex (UK), May 29 (ANI): Indian cricket players Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravichandran Ashwin and Jaydev ...

Russian forces will react to F-16 deliveries Lavrov

Washington and its allies in Europe have announced plans to launch training programs for Ukrainian pilotsThe Russian military has the ...

Zimbabwean anti-sanctions group seeks reparations from U.S.

HARARE, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The Broad Alliance Against Sanctions (BAAS), Zimbabwe's anti-sanctions lobby group, on Monday, filed a court ...

African migration to Europe: forced returns run into resistance

The forced return of migrants from the European Union (EU) to their countries of origin continues to be a source ...

Nepal Cricket Association announces 16-member squad for Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Kathmandu [Nepal], May 29 (ANI): The Cricket Association of Nepal has named a 16-player squad that will compete in the ...

Russian cars may be assembled in Africa envoy

Ethiopia is keen on deepening economic cooperation with Moscow, officials have saidRussian automakers are considering setting up an assembly plant ...

Ukraine Proposes Massive Sanctions Against Iran

Latest developments South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will investigate U.S. allegations that a Russian ship had collected weapons from a ...

Russia is key supporter of African trade business broadcaster

Moscow aims to create ?a level playing field? in its relations with the continent, says Winston TackieAfrica has seen a ...

DMCC publishes latest 'FUTURE OF TRADE' report on gaming and esports - Finds MENA gaming revenues to almost double by 2027

PRNewswireDubai [UAE], May 29: Gaming revenues are expected to almost double by 2027 from 2021 in the Middle East and ...

Latest in Ukraine: Russia Targets Kyiv with Drones, Missiles

New developments: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will investigate U.S. allegations that a Russian ship had collected weapons from a ...

Russian cars to be assembled in Africa envoy

Ethiopia is keen on deepening economic cooperation with Moscow, officials have saidRussian automakers are considering setting up an assembly plant ...

Singtel earnings up 14 pc on Airtel sale and profit contribution

By Lee Kah WhyeSingapore, May 29 (ANI): Singapore's dominant telecom operator Singtel last week announced that net profit for the ...

Latest in Ukraine: Ukraine Proposes Massive Sanctions Against Iran

Latest developments South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will investigate U.S. allegations that a Russian ship had collected weapons from a ...

Harold Varner III wins LIV Golf D.C.

Harold Varner III made a short birdie putt at the 18th hole to win his first LIV event, prevailing at ...

Latest in Ukraine: Zelenskyy Proposes Massive Sanctions Against Iran

Latest developments South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will investigate U.S. allegations that a Russian ship had collected weapons from a ...

Australian trio Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques, Adam Zampa to feature in Major League Cricket

Melbourne [Australia], May 28 (ANI): Australian wicketkeeper Matthew Wade, Moises Henriques and Adam Zampa have become the latest Australia players ...

The time of unipolarism has ended Ethiopian journalist

The West has been hampering the growth of African nations, who are now turning to the East, Bisrat Melesse saysAfrica ...

Stadium stampede leaves 1 dead, 30 injured in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, May 28 (Xinhua) -- At least one football fan died on Sunday and 30 others were injured ...

IGAD condemns deadly attack on Ugandan peacekeepers in Somalia

ADDIS ABABA, May 28 (Xinhua) -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, on Sunday condemned the ...

UN seeks to ease Russian agricultural exports to Africa official

The global body is working with African Export-Import Bank on a platform to facilitate transactions involving Russian grain supplies, Rebeca ...

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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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