US and China extend trade truce for another 90 days
The US president made the announcement on his social media platform Truth Social, just a few hours before the deadline was set to expire.
Yoga meets Van Gogh in immersive Las Vegas sessions
Visitors to Las Vegas can now take part in a yoga class surrounded by the swirling colours of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works, projected floor-to-ceiling.
Spike Lee, Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky premiere ‘Highest 2 Lowest’
Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky and Jeffrey Wright were among the stars that walked the red carpet for the new Spike Lee film, “Highest 2 Lowest” Monday in Brooklyn.
Rising maritime threats demand global cooperation, say experts at UN meeting
Emerging challenges to global maritime security, including piracy, armed robbery, and cyber threats, are growing more complex and interconnected, warned top officials during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday.
Pix of the Day: August 12, 2025
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
In Cameroon, sustainable cocoa farming helps protect both livelihoods and wildlife
Through the Congo Basin Landscapes Initiative, local Indigenous farmers in Cameroon receive training and equipment to improve yields while protecting the rainforest.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli companies
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has sold its shares in 11 Israeli companies, its managers said Monday, a move they said reduces its holdings in the country against the backdrop of the “serious humanitarian crisis” in Gaza.
Peruvian Shamans call for calm in Amazon island dispute with Colombia
Shamans in Peru have staged a traditional ritual in Lima to urge peace with Colombia amid a growing row over the ownership of Santa Rosa Island in the Amazon.
Egypt’s inflation eases as food prices drop, but some costs continue to rise
Slight Improvement in Inflation as Annual Rate Declines to 13.9% Egypt’s urban inflation rate fell to 13.9% in July, down from 14.9% in June, signaling a modest improvement in the country’s economic conditions.
Shanghai Museum opens for 168 hours for a final look at ancient Egypt
The Shanghai Museum will be open for 168 hours straight from Monday to Sunday during the last week of its grand exhibition, "On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt."