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A Chinese defense spokesperson on Saturday slammed “Taiwan independence” secessionists as the chief culprit undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, vowing that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will never tolerate or…
Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa late Friday called for an end to xenophobic attacks by Africans against fellow Africans as the continent pursues economic and political integration. Ablakwa made the remarks while closing…
Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia said on Saturday that the cruise ship MV Hondius is expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla on the Spanish island of Tenerife between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. local time (0300-0500 GMT) on Sunday, as…
Burkina Faso’s Minister of Economy, Finance and Prospective Aboubacar Nacanabo on Friday presented a new five-year national development plan to the transitional Legislative Assembly, outlining a strategic shift toward “productive…
The Republic of Zambia reiterated its firm and steadfast stance in favor of the territorial integrity and Moroccanness of the Sahara. It also welcomed the historic adoption on October 31, 2025, by the UN Security Council of Resolution…
Japan welcomed, on Friday, the adoption on October 31, 2025, of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, which affirms that “a genuine autonomy, under Moroccan sovereignty, could be one of the most feasible solutions,” stressing…
Brazil will begin granting visa-free entry to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports from May 11, a move anticipated to accelerate tourism, trade, and investment flows between the two major emerging economies. Brazil’s Ministry of…
The East African Community (EAC) is ramping up efforts to integrate digital systems across member states in a bid to boost regional trade, lower business costs and improve access to online services. Speaking on Thursday during a joint EAC…
Beijing has vehemently condemned the new sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom against Chinese entities accused of supplying drone components and other military-related goods to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Speaking during a daily…
At least 22 civilians were killed in an overnight attack blamed on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local sources told Xinhua on Wednesday. The attack occurred between Tuesday…
The People’s Legislative Assembly of Burkina Faso on Wednesday adopted a new labor code aimed at fostering a more stable social climate and improving productivity, a parliamentary source said. According to Mathias Traore, minister of…
China has strongly criticised Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for supporting planned maritime delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines, accusing them of undermining China’s sovereignty and national…
Fourteen African countries have formally announced their support for the harmonisation of the Africa Digital Inclusivity Standard, marking a significant milestone toward building an inclusive and accessible digital future for the…
The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. An alert on Friday by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) warned US persons and companies were…
Germany’s defence minister has said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was “foreseeable”, as the Nato military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington. Speaking to the DPA news agency, Boris…
China Changan Automobile Group unveiled its new global expansion roadmap on April 24 at Auto China 2026, with General Manager Zhao Fei outlining the new strategy at the press conference. The launch of this new global strategy marks a key…
China on Friday began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, a landmark move seen as promoting openness and cooperation for the Global South amid…
At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. Two women and a child were among eight killed in Haboush in Nabatieh district, where the…
The US Defence Department plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, amid a spat between President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war with Iran. The decision comes a day after Trump criticised Merz, who…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and U.S. president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff discussed regional developments and the U.S.-Iran negotiations during a phone call on Friday following Iran’s new proposal. According to a statement…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to cut American troop deployments in Europe has intensified transatlantic tensions, exposing deep divisions over security, defense commitments and Washington’s military actions in Iran. The dispute,…
At least 11 people have been killed after a passenger bus carrying medical staff and patients collided head-on with a truck in central Namibia this morning. According to Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the bus had departed from…
Benin’s Ministry of Industry and Trade announced a moderate increase in fuel and domestic gas prices on Thursday evening, according to a newly released pricing schedule. Under the new rates, the price of gasoline has been set at 725 CFA…
The suspect in Wednesday’s stabbing in Golders Green, northwest London, had been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place, the Metropolitan Police said on Friday. The…
