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Kenya, Netherlands to hold first political consultations in Nairobi
19 Mar

Kenya, Netherlands to hold first political consultations in Nairobi

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Kenya and the Netherlands are set to hold the 1st Political Consultations Wednesday at Serena Hotel in Nairobi. The discussions are aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties as high-level delegations from both nations The Foreign & Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will lead the Kenya delegation in the discussions with Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands and the Dutch delegation. Further outcomes of the consultations are expected to be announced following the high-level meeting. On Tuesday a discussion focusing on expanding strategic partnerships in horticulture, agriculture, and water management sectors was held at the Netherlands Hub event between CS…
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UN Urges Immediate Action for Syria’s Vulnerable Returnees Amid Desperate Conditions
10 Jan

UN Urges Immediate Action for Syria’s Vulnerable Returnees Amid Desperate Conditions

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a stark warning, urging the international community to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action to support millions of vulnerable returnees in Syria. Many families face dire living conditions, with limited shelter and economic prospects, as the country grapples with the aftermath of 14 years of war. “In recent weeks, there has been talk in high-level international circles of the need for ‘early recovery’ and ‘rebuilding,’” said Gonzalo Vargas Llosa, UNHCR Representative in Syria. “But until we move from words to action, for many returnees…their new life in Syria will…
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UN Sounds Alarm Over North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile Launch
10 Jan

UN Sounds Alarm Over North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile Launch

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Khaled Khiari, the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Political Affairs, briefed the Security Council on heightened tensions following North Korea’s latest missile test. Two days ago, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched what it described as a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile (IRBM) equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle. Hypersonic Threat According to Pyongyang’s official statement, the missile traveled at 12 times the speed of sound along a predetermined flight path before splashing into the sea. The DPRK claimed the launch posed no threat to neighboring countries, though no advance safety notices for airspace or maritime zones…
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Lebanon army chief Joseph Aoun becomes president after two-year void
09 Jan

Lebanon army chief Joseph Aoun becomes president after two-year void

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Lebanon's lawmakers on Thursday elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president after a two-year vacancy in the position, in a step towards lifting the war-battered country out of financial crisis. Aoun, who turns 61 on Friday, arrived inside parliament to swear his oath to general applause, wearing a dark suit and blue tie instead of his usual military uniform. "Today, a new phase in Lebanon's history begins," he told the chamber. Aoun faces the daunting tasks of overseeing a ceasefire in south Lebanon and naming a prime minister able to lead reforms demanded by international creditors to save the country…
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South Korea’s Opposition Parties Resubmit Special Counsel Bill to Investigate Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol
09 Jan

South Korea’s Opposition Parties Resubmit Special Counsel Bill to Investigate Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol

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South Korea’s opposition parties reintroduced a bill on Thursday to appoint a special counsel and investigate the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of insurrection. The move marks the second attempt to establish an independent investigation after the first bill failed in a revote the previous day. Six opposition parties, including the main liberal Democratic Party, jointly submitted the bill to the National Assembly. The earlier bill was scrapped as most lawmakers from the ruling conservative People Power Party, which holds 108 seats, voted against it. For the bill to pass in the revote, it will require the support of…
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Beijing Book Fair 2025 Opens with Over 400,000 Titles on Display
09 Jan

Beijing Book Fair 2025 Opens with Over 400,000 Titles on Display

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The 2025 Beijing Book Fair officially opened its doors on Thursday at the China International Exhibition Center, showcasing an impressive collection of over 400,000 titles, according to event organizers. Jointly hosted by the Publishers Association of China and the Books and Periodicals Distribution Association of China, the book fair occupies a sprawling 50,000-square-meter exhibition hall. The space is segmented into specialized sections dedicated to social sciences, technology, children’s literature, and educational publications, offering a comprehensive view of the publishing world. Marking a significant development, this year’s edition introduces a cultural and creative products zone for the first time. This new…
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BRICS Competition Law Centre and China Partner to Develop BRICS Commodities Exchange
15 Sep

BRICS Competition Law Centre and China Partner to Develop BRICS Commodities Exchange

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The BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre and China’s Center for Competition Policy and Expertise of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a BRICS commodities exchange system. The agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the 2024 National Fair Competition Conference of China. Alexei Ivanov, Director of the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre, highlighted the significance of the collaboration. “It is symbolic that two years after the agreement between Russia and China on antitrust enforcement and competition policy, we are now finalizing a memorandum of expert cooperation during Russia’s BRICS presidency,”…
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Coca-Cola Invests $25 Million in African Water Initiative
15 Sep

Coca-Cola Invests $25 Million in African Water Initiative

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The Coca-Cola Company, alongside its bottling partners Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), and Coca-Cola HBC, has unveiled a significant $25 million investment aimed at addressing critical water challenges across 20 African countries. The initiative, named ‘The Coca-Cola System’s Africa Water Stewardship Initiative,’ will span from this year through 2030. The announcement, made in Cape Town, was supported by a coalition of partners including Global Water Challenge (GWC), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This comprehensive effort will target water insecurity and aim to enhance…
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Hezbollah and Israel Exchange Fire Amid Deadly Attack on Lebanon Rescuers
08 Sep

Hezbollah and Israel Exchange Fire Amid Deadly Attack on Lebanon Rescuers

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Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and Israeli forces exchanged cross-border attacks early Sunday, following an Israeli strike that killed three Lebanese rescuers. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported the deaths of the emergency responders on Saturday after an Israeli attack on the village of Froun in southern Lebanon. In response, Hezbollah said it launched a barrage of Falaq rockets at the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona early Sunday, citing retaliation for the attack on the rescuers. The Israeli military responded with airstrikes targeting Hezbollah military structures in southern and eastern Lebanon. Additionally, Hezbollah reported firing rockets at the Israeli community of…
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Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Seeks Asylum in Spain
08 Sep

Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Seeks Asylum in Spain

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The Venezuelan government announced Saturday that opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who challenged President Nicolas Maduro’s disputed reelection on July 28, has fled the country to seek asylum in Spain. Gonzalez Urrutia had been in hiding for a month, evading three summons from prosecutors, fearing arrest if he attended. After taking refuge at the Spanish embassy in Caracas, Gonzalez Urrutia requested political asylum from the Spanish government. Venezuela’s vice president confirmed his safe passage, stating that Caracas had agreed to let him leave. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, through a post on social media, confirmed that Gonzalez Urrutia departed…
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