Take action to address racism: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS. – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for unity and action to address “the ancient poison of racism,” which he said is alive and kicking in every community,…

King Charles greets Nigerian president in Windsor sunshine

King Charles is hosting the first Nigerian state visit to the UK in 37 years, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, receiving a ceremonial welcome at…

India’s cheap weight‑loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight

India could soon get a lot thinner – at least in theory. Last week, the patent on semaglutide –  the molecule behind Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight‑loss drugs Wegovy…

Iranian state ‘strong’ despite death of top officials

The killing of senior Iranian officials by the US and Israel will not cripple the government, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Araghchi made the comments shortly after Iran…

UN chief calls for ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday appealed for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, saying the war has caused immense suffering for the Lebanese people. “Absolutely dramatic…

WHATSAPP PRIVACY POLICY FACING SCRUTINY IN INDIA

DEHLI. — A landmark legal battle over privacy, data control and the business model of big tech is playing out in India as WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy faces close scrutiny…

BRICS becomes major player in AI market

Svetlana Khristoforova. India recently hosted the largest international summit on artificial intelligence, the AI Impact Summit 2026. The event brought together representatives of more than 100 countries, including all BRICS…

Africa’s zero-tariff policy shows how China understands partnerships

Maya Majueran China announced at the 39th African Union Summit held in Ethiopia recently, that it will fully implement zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries having diplomatic relations with Beijing …

UN Inland Transport Committee workshop seeks to transform global transport policies

Freeman Razemba in GENEVA, Switzerland Officials from Zimbabwe are among the delegates participating in a workshop focused on developing a monitoring and tracking framework for the UN Decade of Sustainable…

SOCIAL MEDIA SWITCHED OFF IN GABON

LIBREVILLE. – Gabon’s media regulator has announced the suspension of social media platforms “until further notice”, saying online content has fuelled conflict and deepened divisions in the country. In a…

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