Al-Qaida-linked militants attack a strategic town in Somalia/in /by
The Somalia -based militant group al-Shabab on Wednesday attacked a strategic town that serves as a major base for government troops, raising new concerns about the sustainability of the fight against the al-Qaida-linked militants.
Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal plunged sharply in 2024/in /by
The Suez Canal Authority, which runs the waterway, said the canal generated an annual revenue of $3.991 billion in 2024, down from a historic high of $10.25 billion in 2023,
Trump administration threatens Harvard over foreign student visas and protest ties/in /by
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Wednesday the cancellation of two DHS grants worth over $2.7 million to Harvard.
Sudan: fire in Darfur refugee camp destroys 50 houses, no casualties reported/in /by
A fire has burned down at least 50 houses in a refugee camp in north Darfur in Sudan. No casualties were reported, but the fire has worsened the already dire situation of the refugees in the war-torn country.
In Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, farmers worry over new US tariffs/in /by
Cocoa exports make up betwenn 15 and 20% of Ivory Coast's GDP. The effects of the new tariffs, imposed by US president Donald Trump, have many cocoa farmers worried that they might not be able to sell sufficient produce.
Robot waiter becomes a star attraction at Havana restaurant/in /by
Despite frequent power outages and limited access to advanced technology, the eatery made a bold move to modernize, gradually integrating digital tools into its customer experience.
Protesters in Haiti demand protection against gangs/in /by
Discontent and anger are spreading as gangs that already control 85% of Port-au-Prince pillage once-peaceful communities.
Migration and refugee policies key to economic growth, Say UN and IMF experts/in /by
The report outlines that while destination countries may experience short-term pressure on public services, the long-term gains—ranging from labor market expansion to increased tax revenues—can far outweigh the initial costs if integration is handled effectively.
Europa League: Andre Onana returns for crucial Lyon clash/in /by
Andre Onana will start in goal for Manchester United for its crucial Europa League match against Lyon on Thursday after being left out of the team in the Premier League at the weekend.
World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year due to tariffs/in /by
The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs.