Heavy floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa leave dozens dead, destroy homes
The capital struggles as the Ndjili River overflows, leaving drivers stranded, and infrastructure collapses.Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding from ...
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USAID’s demise raises fears for millions of lives across the Global South
Taipei, Taiwan – Until recently, Southeast Asia’s Mekong sub-region seemed to be on track to reach its goal of eliminating ...
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What’s happening with Lebanon’s economy and will it recover?
Lebanon’s economy has been on a turbulent journey in recent years, with a triple crisis affecting its banking sector, economy, ...
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Trump administration moves to fire or put on leave nearly all USAID workers
Humanitarian assistance experts have warned agency’s demise will harm vulnerable people and weaken US soft power.The administration of United States ...
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Trump’s tariffs present fresh headache for India’s slowing economy
Hours before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House, President Donald Trump announced that the United States ...
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For China, USAID’s demise could be a soft power win in Southeast Asia
As the United States winds back humanitarian assistance in Southeast Asia, its rival China may see an opportunity to expand ...
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USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas
Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency.The administration of United States President ...
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UN chief expresses ‘concern’ over Trump’s freeze on US foreign aid
Experts say Trump administration’s order to halt foreign assistance will ‘cost many, many lives’.The head of the United Nations has ...
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France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall
European countries say they are eager to help reconstruct the war-ravaged country and build bridges with its new leaders.Some European ...
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‘Voy! I’m coming!’: The blind footballers of South Sudan
Before the blind league, ‘I had totally lost hope’ Participants in the game play with a ball that jingles while ...
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