Italian PM Meloni calls for 'immediate summit' between US and Europeans
Rome [Italy], March 2: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for an "immediate summit" between Europe and the United States following the fiery...
Four dead as cyclone wrecks France's La Reunion island
France [Paris], March 2: At least four people have been killed as Cyclone Garance struck the French overseas territory of La Reunion island, authorities said.
Hamas rejects Israel's 'formulation' to extend phase one of Gaza ceasefire
Gaza [Gaza City], March 2: As the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza draws to a close, negotiations on the next stage, aimed...
Orban opposes EU summit declaration, urges direct talks with Russia
Budapest [Hungary], March 2: Shortly before a special EU summit, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has threatened to block possible new efforts to support Ukraine.
Australia government pledges temporary beer tax freeze as election looms
Australia [Canberra], March 2: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that his government would temporarily halt tax hikes on draught beer, amid sagging...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets warm welcome in UK after Trump clash
Washington DC [US], March 2: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer greeted President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with a warm embrace on Saturday after the Ukrainian leader flew...
Trump layoffs hit key 'air traffic control for space' unit
Washington DC [US], March 2: The Trump administration this week fired employees who were building a system to manage satellite traffic in space, weakening a...
Tunisia rescues 64 people off eastern coast
Tunis [Tunisia], March 2: A maritime unit in Tunisia's eastern province of Mahdia has rescued 64 people, who were stranded at sea while attempting to...
Barcelona defender Christensen suffers fresh injury setback
Madrid [Spain], March 2: FC Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has suffered another injury setback just three days after being given able to train with the...
Explainer: How did Trump, Zelensky engage in shouting match at White House?
Washington DC [US], March 2: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Washington on Friday, where he and U.S. President Donald Trump were scheduled to sign...
More than 1,000 fire hydrants across Los Angeles need repair prior to...
Los Angeles [California], March 2: More than 1,000 fire hydrants across Los Angeles needed repair prior to the devastating wildfires in January, reported the Los...
Ethiopian Airlines launches passenger flight to Portugal's Porto
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 1: Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's leading carrier, has announced the launch of a new passenger flight service to Porto, Portugal.
Africa CDC extends mpox emergency status amid rising cases
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 1: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Friday that the ongoing mpox outbreak in Africa...
Interview: Collaboration essential to advancing cross-border digital payments in Africa, says fintech...
Kigali [Rwanda], March 1: A lack of awareness remains a major challenge to the growth of cross-border digital payments in Africa, making collaboration among fintech...
Number of food-insecure people declines slightly in Horn of Africa
Nairobi [Kenya], March 1: The number of food-insecure people in the Horn of Africa declined by 500,000 to 66.9 million at the end of January,...
Botswana warns tourists of another potential flooding
Gaborone [Botswana], March 1: Visiting tourists have been urged to remain vigilant and follow safety measures as heavy rains are anticipated across the country over...
Over 2 mln people face food insecurity in Kenya
Nairobi [Kenya], March 1: The number of food-insecure people in Kenya stands at 2.15 million, up from 1 million in July 2024, according to the...
Tanzanian president hails steady rise in cargo handling at Chinese-upgraded Tanga Port
Dar es Salaam [Tanzania], March 1: The Chinese-upgraded Tanga Port now handles over 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually, an increase from the previous capacity...
SADC initiates study on regional railway master plan
Harare [Zimbabwe], March 1: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat said on Friday that it has embarked on a study to develop a regional...
Angola aims to harvest over 8,000 tonnes of coffee in 2025
Luanda [Angola], March 1: Angola aims to harvest more than 8,000 tonnes of commercial coffee in 2025, an increase of 2,000 tonnes from the previous...
Tunisia seizes 1,250 narcotic pills near capital
Tunis [Tunisia], March 1: Tunisian security forces have dismantled a drug trafficking network operating in the northern suburbs of the capital Tunis, seizing 1,250 narcotic...
News Analysis: Paramilitary forces' attempt to form "parallel government" raises concern over...
Khartoum [Sudan], March 1: The recent attempt by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to form a "parallel government" in Sudan has sparked domestic and...
Feature: Rooftop farming transforms once-impoverished Egyptian village into thriving oasis
Damanhour [Egypt], March 1: Once a struggling village, Nagaa Aoun in Egypt's Beheira Governorate, north of Cairo, has undergone a significant transformation. Through innovative rooftop...
IS-related ADF kills 23 civilians in eastern DRC, kidnaps dozens: UN
Washington DC [US], March 1: Attacks by the Islamic State (IS)-related Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have...
Canada's real GDP increases 0.2 pct in December
Ottawa [Canada], March 1: Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.2 percent in December, 0.5 percent in the fourth quarter and 1.6 percent in...
CME Group to launch Solana (SOL) futures on March 17
Chicago [Illinois], March 1: CME Group announced Friday that it plans to launch Solana (SOL) futures on March 17, pending regulatory review.
Disney California kicks off food, wine festival
Los Angeles [California], March 1: Disney California Adventure Park kicked off its annual Food and Wine Festival on Friday, featuring lively entertainment and a bounty...