Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival: A tradition of hope and blessings in Taiwan/in /by
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan, held on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, draws thousands of visitors and locals to release paper lanterns carrying wishes for good fortune.
Dozens of Haiti children caught up in the crossfire of gang violence/in /by
Haiti’s children are increasingly caught in the crossfire of gang violence, forced to carry weapons, spy on police and rival gangs and run errands for gunmen, according to a report released Wednesday by Amnesty Internationa
Sudan’s FM visits Moscow seeking more collaborations with Russia/in /by
The Sudanese Foreign Minister, on a visit to Moscow on Wednesday, said he "is grateful" to Russia for its support in the United Nations Security Council.
Erupting Kilauea volcano puts on spectacular show in Hawaii/in /by
The Kilauea volcano spewed lava 100 metres into the air on Tuesday, putting on a spectacular show on the Island of Hawaii, also referred to as the Big Island, while thankfully not posing a threat to residential areas.
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery to Operate At Full Capacity in 30 Days/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Dangote Petroleum refinery, the largest in Africa, could begin operating at full capacity of 650,000 barrels per day in 30 days' time.
Egypt’s President will not attend White House talks if they involve Trump’s Gaza plan/in /by
According to Egyptian security sources, the country's president will not travel to the White House for discussions if the agenda involves U.S. president Donald Trump's proposal to move Palestinians out of Gaza.
Sudan’s army rejects ceasefire call during the holy month of Ramadan/in /by
The Sudanese army has rejected a ceasefire call by the United Arab Emirates during the coming holy month of Ramadan.
Teachers across Algeria go on strike to protest low salaries and poor conditions/in /by
Teachers and students are taking action at a time when public criticism of the government is becoming rarer.
Trump defends plastic straws amid global pollution crisis/in /by
More than 390 million plastic straws are used every day in the United States, most for 30 minutes or less, according to advocacy group Turtle Island Restoration Network.
Angola: Sonangol’s CEO Highlights Modernization in the Oil Sector/in /by
[ANGOP] Caxito -- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of SONANGOL E.P., Sebastião Pai Querido Gaspar Martins, said on Monday that the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal (TOBD), in Bengo, is one of the largest assets of the oil industry and a driving factor for the modernization of the sector.