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WHO chief warns US aid cuts could cost millions of lives

The World Health Organization chief on Monday urged Washington to reconsider its sharp cuts to global health funding, warning that the sudden halt threatened millions of lives.

WHO chief warns US aid cuts could cost millions of lives

Kenya to seek a new IMF agreement

Kenya to seek a new IMF agreement

Vatican says hospitalised Pope can briefly breathe without help

Vatican says hospitalised Pope can briefly breathe without help

Trump and Zelensky's stormy ties: From impeachment to truce proposal

Trump and Zelensky's stormy ties: From impeachment to truce proposal

'More and faster': UN calls to shrink buildings' carbon footprint

UN says countries must move rapidly to slash CO2 emissions from homes, offices, shops and other buildings -- a sector that accounts for a third of global greenhouse gas pollution

'More and faster': UN calls to shrink buildings' carbon footprint

Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capital

In a war-ravaged neighbourhood of Sudan's capital Khartoum, the stench from a gaping sewage pit is unbearable as Red Crescent workers pull a bloated body from deep underground.

Stench of death as Sudan army, paramilitaries battle for capital

Putin and Trump to discuss Ukraine today

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump will speak by phone today, as one US official expressed hope the two could agree on a Ukraine ceasefire within weeks.

Putin and Trump to discuss Ukraine today

Kenya must investigate mutilated bodies dumped in quarry: HRW

Human Rights Watch urged Kenya on Monday to conclude an investigation into mutilated bodies found in a quarry last year, and address claims that police blocked recovery efforts.

Kenya must investigate mutilated bodies dumped in quarry: HRW

EU warns Trump's freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies

Trump's administration at the weekend started laying off staff at Voice of America and other broadcasters including Prague-based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after freezing their funding.

EU warns Trump's freeze of US-funded media risks aiding enemies

M23 says sending delegation to DRC peace talks

The M23 armed group, which has seized control of swathes of the eastern DRC, said on Monday it was sending a delegation to Angola for peace talks with the DRC government.

M23 says sending delegation to DRC peace talks

Threatened by US, Canada hugs France and Britain close

With Canada's economy and even sovereignty under unprecedented threat from the US, Prime Minister Mark Carney has embarked on a trans-Atlantic trip to strengthen ties with France and Britain.

Threatened by US, Canada hugs France and Britain close

NGOs fear new rules will make helping Palestinians 'almost impossible'

Aid workers in the Palestinian territories told AFP they are concerned that rules recently floated by Israel could make already difficult humanitarian work "almost impossible".

NGOs fear new rules will make helping Palestinians 'almost impossible'

EU sanctions Rwandan commanders over M23 in DR Congo

The EU sanctioned three of Rwanda's military commanders and the head of its state mining agency on Monday over its support for armed fighters in the eastern DRC.

EU sanctions Rwandan commanders over M23 in DR Congo

US strikes in Yemen kill 31 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks

Trump vowed to "use overwhelming lethal force" and ordered Iran to "immediately" cut its support.

US strikes in Yemen kill 31 as Trump vows to end Huthi attacks

Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills at least 50: state agency

A fire that broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia where more than a thousand people had gathered for a concert killed at least 50 people, state news agency MIA reported on Sunday.

Nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills at least 50: state agency

Turkey calls on EU to lift Syria sanctions

Turkey on Sunday called on the European Union to unconditionally lift sanctions on Syria, ahead of an international aid conference in Brussels.

Turkey calls on EU to lift Syria sanctions

Hospitalised Pope says 'facing period of trial', body 'weak'

Pope Francis acknowledged on Sunday being fragile and "facing a period of trial", as he thanked well-wishers for prayers in a message from hospital.

Hospitalised Pope says 'facing period of trial', body 'weak'

At least 33 dead as tornadoes ravage central US

At least 33 people have been killed and dozens more injured when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, as forecasters warned more severe weather was expected Sunday.

At least 33 dead as tornadoes ravage central US

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America

President Donald Trump's administration on Saturday put journalists at Voice of America and other US-funded broadcasters on leave.

Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America

Hospitalised Pope Francis addresses frailty, calls body 'weak'

Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and "facing a period of trial," as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a message from hospital.

Hospitalised Pope Francis addresses frailty, calls body 'weak'

South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador 'regrettable'

The expulsion of Rasool, a former anti-apartheid campaigner, has added to rising tensions between Washington and Pretoria.

South Africa says US expulsion of its ambassador 'regrettable'

Mozambique cyclone death toll rises to 16

Mozambique cyclone death toll rises to 16.

Mozambique cyclone death toll rises to 16

US expels South African ambassador, claims he 'hates' Trump

US expels South African ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, declares him persona non grata; he is accused of ‘hating’ President Trump and America.

US expels South African ambassador, claims he 'hates' Trump

HIV doctors urge US to reverse 'catastrophic' funding cuts

Hundreds of HIV doctors and researchers calls on the Trump to reverse its sweeping aid funding cuts, saying they are "doing catastrophic harm" to the global fight against AIDS.

HIV doctors urge US to reverse 'catastrophic' funding cuts

African Union expresses 'deep concern' over crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray

A peace agreement in 2022 ended a brutal two-year war between Tigrayan rebels and the federal government that claimed up to 600,000 lives, according to some estimates.

African Union expresses 'deep concern' over crisis in Ethiopia's Tigray

Families sent home to ruins of east DR Congo conflict

When the Banyene family were sent back to their home in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, all that had survived the fighting was a crumbling wall and sagging metal roof.

Families sent home to ruins of east DR Congo conflict

Renowned US health research hub Johns Hopkins to slash 2,000 jobs

Johns Hopkins said Thursday it will lay off more than 2,000 employees around the world in the aftermath of the Trump administration's massive reduction in foreign aid funds.

Renowned US health research hub Johns Hopkins to slash 2,000 jobs

China calls for 'dialogue' to resolve US trade tensions

China has called for "dialogue" with the US to resolve spiralling trade tensions that have seen the world's two largest economies impose a slew of tariffs on each other's imports.

China calls for 'dialogue' to resolve US trade tensions

Fears grow of renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray

Tigray was the scene of one of the most devastating wars of the century between 2020 and 2022, estimated to have claimed as many as 600,000 lives.

Fears grow of renewed conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray

Rare "Blood Moon" to light up the sky in total lunar eclipse

It is the first total lunar eclipse since 2022, but there will be another this September.

Rare "Blood Moon" to light up the sky in total lunar eclipse

Iraq repatriates more families from IS-linked Syria camp

Iraq has repatriated more than 150 additional families from Al-Hol camp in neighbouring Syria, an Iraqi security official said on Thursday.

Iraq repatriates more families from IS-linked Syria camp

South Sudan arrests threatening fragile peace: HRW

At least 22 South Sudanese officials linked to Vice President Riek Machar allegedly arrested for threatening the country's peace, Human Rights Watch say.

South Sudan arrests threatening fragile peace: HRW

Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes direct talks with DR Congo govt

M23 group welcomes DRC peace talks hosted by Angola's President Joao Lourenco in Luanda on March 18, urges President Tshisekedi to publicly commit to direct negotiations.

Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes direct talks with DR Congo govt

Trump optimistic about potential Ukraine ceasefire

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country was ready to embrace a deal, and the United States had indicated it would issue a "strong" response if Putin refuses an accord.

Trump optimistic about potential Ukraine ceasefire

Duterte says he is 'responsible' as ICC takes him into custody

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said he was prepared to accept responsibility as the ICC took him into custody to face charges over his war on drugs.

Duterte says he is 'responsible' as ICC takes him into custody

Trump blasts Ireland on trade during traditional visit

Trump promised to respond to tariffs imposed by the EU in retaliation for new US levies on steel and aluminum -- an economic shockwave that could hit Ireland too.

Trump blasts Ireland on trade during traditional visit

Captain of cargo ship in North Sea crash is Russian

The detained captain of a cargo ship which struck a tanker chartered by the US military is a Russian national, the owners of the container vessel said on Wednesday.

Captain of cargo ship in North Sea crash is Russian

US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs

Trump told reporters that Washington would "of course" respond to the countermeasures.

US trading partners hit back on steel, aluminum tariffs

Kenyan lawyer leading the fight against 'tyranny'

Faith Odhiambo took over as head of LSK in February 2024 just a few months before the country exploded into protests against new taxes proposed by President William Ruto.

Kenyan lawyer leading the fight against 'tyranny'

Hospitalised pope marks 12 years in job with future uncertain

Pope Francis was for a time critically ill as he battled pneumonia in both lungs at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on February 14.

Hospitalised pope marks 12 years in job with future uncertain

At least 25 bodies retrieved from Pakistan train siege

The bodies of at least 25 people, including 21 hostages, killed in a train siege by separatist gunmen in Pakistan were retrieved from the site on Thursday ahead of the first funerals.

At least 25 bodies retrieved from Pakistan train siege

Pakistan train siege survivors recount 'panic' amid blasts

More than 340 train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed on March 12 by security forces after a 30-hour siege

Pakistan train siege survivors recount 'panic' amid blasts

China restaurant chain refunds thousands after diner urinates in hotpot

The clip, filmed last month, appeared to show a young man standing on a table at a Haidilao branch in Shanghai urinating into a vat of boiling broth.

China restaurant chain refunds thousands after diner urinates in hotpot

Doubts over climate funding as donors squeeze aid

Donors have struggled to meet their climate finance pledges at the best of times, even for commitments well below the $300 billion pledged last year.

Doubts over climate funding as donors squeeze aid

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