World
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Google, Meta urge Australia to postpone children’s social media ban bill
Google and Meta have raised concerns about a proposed bill in Australia that would ban most social media access for children under the age of 16, urging the government to delay its passage in order t…
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Zimbabwe seeks debt restructuring to unlock funding and revitalize economy
On Monday, November 25, 2024, Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted creditors and finance executives to discuss strategies for addressing the country’s $12.7 billion external debt and restru…
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1 woman murdered by partner, relative every 10 minutes worldwide – United Nations
One woman was killed by a partner or relative every 10 minutes worldwide in 2023, the United Nations warned Monday, stressing that femicides remained at “alarmingly high levels”. Almost 85,000 women …
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Osinbajo celebrates 35th wedding anniversary, calls wife ‘true example of love’
Former Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, celebrated his wife, Dolapo, on their 35th wedding anniversary on Monday, sharing an emotional tribute on his X handle. He expressed deep admiration for…
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I’ll work with African leaders to reduce reliance on external funding- Raila Odinga
Raila Odinga, a candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position in the 2025 elections and former Kenyan Prime Minister, has outlined his vision for Africa, focusing on achieving…
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African economies must restructure to tackle inequalities and unemployment – Raila Odinga
Raila Odinga, a candidate for the African Union Commission Chairperson position in the 2025 elections and former Prime Minister of Kenya, has called for a restructuring of African economies to addres…
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Ukraine parliament cancels session due to threat of Russian attack
Ukraine’s parliament has canceled its scheduled session for November 22, 2024, due to the increased threat of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv’s government district. The decision follows Russia’s rec…
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Interior ministry says 10 murdered in attack on Sufi shrine in Afghanistan
Ten people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a Sufi shrine in Afghanistan’s northern Baghlan province, an interior ministry spokesman told AFP on Friday. “A man fired on Sufis taking part in …
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Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi as Attorney General pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he would nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the U.S. Department of Justice, following Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from conside…
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US charges Indian tycoon Gautam Adani in $265 Million bribery scheme
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by U.S. prosecutors for his alleged involvement in a $265 million bribery scheme aimed at securing power supply contracts and developing India’s larg…