DRC extends ban on cobalt export for another three months/in /by
A regulatory agency announced Saturday that the Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its ban on cobalt exports for three months, a measure aimed at curbing an oversupply of the key material for electric vehicle batteries.
US strikes 3 Iranian sites, joining Israeli air campaign/in /by
U.S. forces have attacked three Iranian nuclear and military sites, further upping the stakes in the Israel-Iran war.
Turkish border town braces for possible influx of Iranian refugee/in /by
Residents in a Turkish border town have expressed mixed feelings towards an influx of Iranian refugees triggered by escalated conflicts, with some fearing strained resources. In contrast, others prepare to accommodate those fleeing westward.
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam’s parties form a united opposition front/in /by
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo and Tidjane Thiam's parties form a united opposition front
Zimbabwe: Yoga in a tavern is the latest mental health outreach/in /by
The initiative is led by Actions Winya, a yoga instructor who saw how economic hardship and social pressures were damaging people's mental health in his hometown.
Morocco says 2024 was the hottest year with temperatures reaching 47.7 degrees/in /by
Morocco's meteorological agency announced Friday that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in the country, reflecting record temperatures globally. In an annual report, the agency said it recorded an average temperature anomaly of +1.49 degrees Celsius last year compared to the 1991-2020 period.
Israel-Iran war enters second week amid failed talks/in /by
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Friday emphasized the critical importance of political and diplomatic solutions to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, warning of potential nuclear confrontation amid ongoing tensions.
Former Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki sentenced to 22 years in absentia/in /by
The criminal chamber specializing in terrorism cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced in absentia the former Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki to 22 years in prison, with immediate effect.
Robotic surgery performed remotely from the U.S. on a patient in Africa/in /by
A robotic prostatectomy surgery was performed remotely from Florida on a patient in Angola as part of an FDA-approved clinical trial.
NBA star Durant buys minority stake in Champions League-winning PSG/in /by
American basketball star Kevin Durant has purchased a minority stake in Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), the French football club announced Friday.