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FOCAC at 25: The China-Africa journey
At the turn of the 21st century, precisely between the 10th and 12th of October, in the year 2000, the first ministerial conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing, following earlier consultations. Nearly one...
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26 new Biosphere Reserves: UNESCO’s continues unprecedented expansion of its global network
This week, UNESCO gathered more than 2,000 international experts, public decision-makers, civil society, Indigenous representatives and youth for the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Hangzhou, China, to take stock of the achievements of...
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Tunisia, most urbanized country in North Africa in 2025
According to the African Exponent website, Tunisia ranks as the most urbanized country in North Africa in 2025, with an urbanization rate of 70.88%. Urbanization refers to the phenomenon where a growing share of the population lives in cities...
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Brent Bounces Off $60 as Kazakh Cuts and Asian Demand Lift Prices
We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you with the latest analysis of the top news events taking place in the global energy complex over the past few days. We hope you enjoy. Turkey and India ramp up...
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14 Dead, 29 Injured in Tragic Train Crash in Eastern Ethiopia
Pro-Government
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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SK TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com A devastating train accident in eastern Ethiopia early Tuesday has claimed at least 14 lives and left 29 others injured, according to local state media reports. The collision occurred around 2 a.m....
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Defunding human rights: analysis of votes at the Fifth Committee
This analysis is yearly updated and serves as complementary information to ISHR’s report ‘Budget Battles at the UN: How States try to Defund Human Rights’ launched on 21 October 2025. During the adoption of the UN’s proposed budget at the Fifth...
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UN liquidity crisis: analysis of contributions paid by UN Member States by date of payment (2019-2025)
This analysis is regularly updated and serves as complementary information to ISHR’s report ‘Budget Battles at the UN: How States try to Defund Human Rights’ launched on 21 October 2025. Funding the UN’s regular budget The UN’s regular budget...
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The Risk of a New Ethiopian-Eritrean War Is Growing
Neutral
Foreign Policy
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For more than a year, another catastrophic war between Eritrea and Ethiopia has appeared imminent. Seasoned experts and some political figures have repeatedly raised the alarm, citing the seemingly irreconcilable differences between the leaders of...
Owner: Donald Graham
Extra time scrapped for Arab Cup playoffs
Arab Cup trophy. DOHA, Oct 21: The organizing committee of the Arab Cup, set to be held in Qatar from December 1 to 18, has decided to cancel extra time in the playoff matches. If a match ends in a draw during regular time, the outcome will be...
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A Fire Aboard a Gas Tanker off the Coast of Yemen Kills Two Mariners
By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press409 words DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire that erupted on a Cameroonian-flagged gas tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden killed two mariners on board, authorities said Monday, as the ship remained...
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America’s Millionaires and Billionaires vs. Other Top Countries
Mapped: Financing Risk by Country in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Most countries (90)...
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14 killed in train collision in a remote part of Ethiopia, official says
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — An overcrowded train full of merchants collided with a stationary train in a remote part… ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — An overcrowded train full of merchants collided with a stationary train in a remote part of eastern...
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Operation Underway to Salvage LPG Tanker MV Falcon After Explosion in Gulf of Aden
An operation was underway on Monday to salvage the liquefied petroleum gas tanker MV Falcon, which remains on fire and adrift in the Gulf of Aden following an October 18 explosion on board, maritime security sources said. The Cameroon-flagged...
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How to watch Newcastle vs Benfica: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game, team news
With Bruno Guimaraes and Richard Rios stalking midfield and Jose Mourinho prowling the touchline, we expect Newcastle's clash with Benfica to be nothing short of full-blooded. The self-proclaimed Special One took the Eagles reins a month ago, but...
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How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game
Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...
Owner: Future PLC
How to watch Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game, team news
Atletico are the type of opponents that used to keep Arsenal fans and players up at night. Not now. If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then Mikel Arteta has tickled Diego Simeone pink with praise by recasting the Gunners in the...
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Leone Stars Arrive in Morocco Ahead of Final 2026 World Cup Qualifying Match
Leone Stars have arrived safely in Morocco ahead of their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Djibouti on Sunday at Stade Larbi Zaouli stadium in Casablanca. The team was warmly received on arrival and has settled into camp to begin...
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[UK and US Air Operations Intensify Over Yemen, Gulf of Aden, & Red Sea
Red Sea — British and American military air activity surged across key Middle Eastern airspaces between October 12 and 19, with a marked increase in reconnaissance and aerial refueling missions over Yemen, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea,...
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14 dead in train crash in eastern Ethiopia
Gov't Propaganda
Xinhua News Agency
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ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and dozens of others injured in a train crash in eastern Ethiopia, local media reported Tuesday. The accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, when the passenger train...
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Salah Scores Brace As Egypt Clinch 2026 FIFA World Cup 26 Spot
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After missing out on Qatar 2022, Egypt are headed to the FIFA World Cup 26 after posting a 3-0 victory over Djibouti, punching their ticket to the global showpiece with a game to spare.Salah scored twice as...
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