How MENA Nations are transforming global trade routes
Discover how initiatives like IMEC and enhanced regional cooperation are shifting the economic centre of gravity towards the Global South.
Teens recruited as contract killers
“They hide behind pseudonyms on social media and put several filters between themselves and the culprit. ”
Israel approves Lebanon ceasefire
In a televised speech ahead of bringing the draft to his cabinet for a vote, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had “set Hezbollah back decades” through the war and vowed to strike the Lebanese armed group if it violated the ceasefire deal.
Nigeria embraces alternative energy
The African economic powerhouse is looking to join the likes of Argentina, Brazil and Iran, where millions of vehicles are powered by the alternative fuel.
Swapo facing tide of change
With results expected as early as Saturday, all eyes are on whether the sparsely populated country rich in mineral resources and recently discovered offshore oil, will follow the trend and record a historic change of leadership.
Concern over UK’s assisted dying laws
New polls ahead of Friday’s parliamentary vote showed a majority of Britons support changing the assisted dying laws.
Arrest warrant for Israel’s Netanyahu
The ICC issued warrants for Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif “for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least October 8, 2023 until at least May 20, 2024”.
Clean energy targets hobbled
The renewable industry faces a skill gap of around 1. 2 million, with demand expected to rise by 26% creating a need for 1. 7 million skilled workers by 2027, according to TeamLease Services, a staffing company, working with industry and government on training.
Driver ploughs into pupils outside China primary school
At least five people, including a pupil with a backpack, were lying on the path taken by the vehicle, in a narrow street in front of the school.