Beijing/UN Headquarters — China has announced a new pledge to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 7–10 percent from peak levels by 2035, in what […]
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Russia and Iran Sign Major Nuclear Power Deal as Sanctions Threat Looms
Moscow/Tehran — Russia and Iran have signed a landmark agreement to build multiple small nuclear power plants in Iran, a move hailed by both sides […]
Strong Earthquake Jolts Venezuela, Shaking Capital Caracas and Neighboring Colombia
Venezuela was rattled on Wednesday by a powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake, which sent tremors across multiple states, including the capital Caracas, and was felt as far […]
Super Typhoon Ragasa Leaves Destruction Across Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southern China
Super Typhoon Ragasa has wreaked havoc across East Asia, causing widespread destruction in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and parts of southern China. The storm has claimed […]
UNGA 80: Tinubu Calls for African Control of Mineral Resources, Urges Bold Financing for the Future
President Bola Tinubu has urged African nations to take full control of their mineral wealth and reshape the global financial architecture surrounding the sector, saying […]
Pakistan Floods Raise Cholera Fears as Millions Face Food and Health Crises
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – Catastrophic floods sweeping across Pakistan have left millions of people vulnerable not only to displacement and hunger but also to serious health […]
South Sudan Opens Treason Trial for VP Riek Machar as Fragile Unity Government Collapses
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN – South Sudan’s fragile peace deal is facing its most serious crisis yet as the country begins the treason trial of First […]
Egypt’s President Sisi Pardons Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah After Years in Detention
CAIRO – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday granted a presidential pardon to Alaa Abdel Fattah, one of Egypt’s most prominent pro-democracy activists and […]
China Shuts Schools, Businesses in 10 Cities as Super Typhoon Ragasa Approaches
China has ordered the closure of schools, businesses, and markets across at least 10 major cities as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward its southern coast, […]
Guinea Holds Referendum on New Constitution Amid Concerns Over Military Rule
Conakry, Guinea – Guinea is holding a long-awaited referendum on a new constitution that could pave the way for coup leader Mamady Doumbouya to run […]