Putin plays komuz in Kyrgyzstan during state visit with Lukashenko
In Kyrgyzstan, Vladimir Putin tried the komuz, a traditional Kyrgyz lute, during a short cultural stop on his state visit. Agreements on trade, education, migration, and security were also signed.
In Mali, an educational initiative is using AI to teach local languages in schools
AI company RobotsMali has produced more than a hundred stories in local languages. These texts are now taught in schools.
Global funding cuts devastating HIV prevention programmes says UNAIDS
The agency says millions of people globally have lost access to treatment and preventive care due to financial shortfalls.
Amazon deploys 2,000 robots in UK’s Bolton warehouse to meet Christmas demand
In the UK, Amazon's Bolton warehouse uses 2,000 robots to streamline parcel handling, especially during the holiday peak, ensuring timely deliveries.
An equestrian festival in a western Libyan city goes international
An equestrian festival in a western Libyan city has gone international after a successful local run last year.
Rare Superman comic book found in attic breaks world record at auction
It was discovered by three brothers as they cleared out their late mother’s attic in San Francisco.
Military officers claim ‘total control’ of Guinea-Bissau in potential coup
Gunshots were heard near the presidential palace three days after the presidential and legislative elections. Incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he had been arrested.
Shanghai Marathon set to kick off on Sunday
The 2025 Shanghai Marathon kicks off this Sunday, and organizers have announced a record-breaking 356,589 pre-registrations at their news conference earlier on Wednesday.
UN says food distribution in Sudan improving but areas remain cut off
The World Food Programme says despite promising signs, the country remains one of the world's largest hunger crises.
UN Security Council renews authorisation for inspections to enforce Libya arms embargo
The resolution approved on Tuesday extends for six months the authorisation to inspect ships on the high seas off Libya’s coast suspected of violating the arms embargo on the country.