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Senegalese voters are heading to the polls Sunday in a crucial legislative election that could reshape the country’s political landscape.
Africa
The historic Italian city of Florence, renowned for its Renaissance art and architecture, is taking bold steps to combat overtourism.
The European Commission forecasts a modest recovery for the EU’s economy, with inflation expected to fall by more than 50% in 2025, while unemployment has reached a record low.
Bitcoin has reached an all-time high, surpassing $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time, following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election. The surge comes as Republicans move closer to gaining full control of Congress, having already secured the presidency and a Senate majority. On the […]
North America
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, known as a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, officially withdrew from the 2024 U.S. presidential race on Wednesday.
World
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported 162 Palestinian deaths and 296 injuries in this period, contributing to a total of 22,600 Palestinian deaths since October 7. Approximately 70% of these casualties are women and children, and 57,910 Palestinians have been injured.
World
The surge in the BRICS’ GDP is a testament to their strategic economic policies, heavy investments in technology and infrastructure, and a united push towards sustainable growth.
Economy | Business
The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects report for 2024 projects a slowdown in global growth from an estimated 2.7 percent in 2023 to 2.4 percent in 2024.
Economy | Business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is ripe to help resolve certain major problems in Africa, from farming to the health sector, but Senegalese expert Seydina Moussa Ndiaye is warning of a new “colonization” of the continent by this new technology if foreign companies continue to feed on African data without involving local actors.
Technology | Science
In the serene world of Guan Jingyi, every stroke of the brush tells a story of beauty and kindness. Born into the illustrious Guan family, known for its deep roots in Chinese art and literature, Guan Jingyi was destined for a life steeped in artistic splendor.
Culture | Arts
The United Nations concluded its decade-long peacekeeping operation in Mali on Sunday, following a directive from Mali’s military leaders.
World
Addressing the mounting challenges faced by the international community, as highlighted in the Secretary-General’s New Year message for 2024, requires a multifaceted and collaborative approach.
Opinion
A United Nations Security Council veto today (Dec. 8, 2023) by the U.S. government about the Hamas-Israel ceasefire illustrates the horrific failure of the UN to prevent war—which is the primary responsibility of the organization according to its charter, says a University of Michigan researcher, Israeli peace activist and survivor of an earlier attack by Hamas.
Opinion
The past decade has been confirmed the warmest ever recorded, continuing an alarming 30-year trend that the UN weather chief said on Tuesday is “unequivocally driven by greenhouse gas emissions from human activities.”
Environment
The protection of civilians in conflict zones, such as the current situation in Gaza, is of paramount importance and represents a fundamental principle of international humanitarian law
Opinion
Gaza has become a “graveyard” for children with thousands now killed under Israeli bombardment, while more than a million face dire shortages of essentials and a lifetime of trauma ahead, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday.
World
“The sound of her erhu tells stories that we all can understand. With just two strings, she paints images and scenes that words cannot describe.” This sentiment was expressed by a UN based journalist, after attending the concert of renowned erhu player Xiaohui Ma on October 9.
Culture | Arts
The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday firmly rebuked what he described as the “false” claim by top Israeli diplomats that he had sought to justify the terror attacks of 7 October by Hamas in a speech he delivered to the Security Council.
World
Sponsored by the World Madam Foundation and organized in partnership with the World Madam Group and various other organizations, the “WORLD MADAM International Culture Week” took place in New York from October 3rd to 10th.
Culture | Arts
