Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful/in /by
An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.
Floods kill 46 as mud and debris choke Brazilian towns in Minas Gerais State/in /by
Brazil’s Minas Gerais reels after torrential rains cause deadly floods and landslides, killing at least 46, displacing thousands and destroying businesses.
Jordan: Prince Harry and Meghan visit Gaza evacuees in WHO mental health mission/in /by
Jordan welcomed Prince Harry and Meghan, on Wednesday as they met patients evacuated from Gaza during a humanitarian visit focused on health and recovery.
Life slowly returns to Port-au-Prince area after Haiti drives gangs out/in /by
Glimmers of life appear after Haiti retakes control of a key area from powerful gangs.
Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions/in /by
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.
Ethiopia’s President Selassie welcomes Israel’s President Herzog for talks on strengthening ties/in /by
Ethiopia’s President Taye Atske Selassie welcomed his counterpart Isaac Herzog on Wednesday to the Presidential Palace in Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan awarded United Nations Medal/in /by
Ethiopian peacekeepers in South Sudan have been awarded the United Nations medal in recognition of their service in the war-torn country.
South Africa’s debt stabilises for first time in 17 years/in /by
South Africa's debt burden is stabilising for the first time in nearly two decades, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced Wednesday, as Africa's most developed economy shows cautious signs of recovery and pledges increased spending on security.
11 South African men allegedly tricked into fighting in Ukraine return/in /by
Eleven South African men allegedly tricked into fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine returned home Wednesday, as political fallout intensifies over recruitment claims linked to former president Jacob Zuma's party.
Iran warns US: choose ‘table of diplomacy’ or face ‘firm blow’/in /by
Iran pushed back Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure tactics ahead of critical nuclear talks in Geneva, with Tehran's parliament speaker warning that negotiations may yield an agreement through "honorable diplomacy".