International

Europe rebukes US decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian oil

European leaders have sharply criticised a decision by the United States under President Donald Trump to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil exports, warning...

China’s tariff free policy for African imports raises opportunities and concerns

China has announced a major policy shift that will remove tariffs on imports from most African countries, a move expected to reshape trade relations...

Russia earns €6 Billion from fossil fuel exports since start of Iran war

Russia has earned an estimated €6 billion in revenue from fossil fuel exports since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to new analysis...

Gebeya partners with InterNetX to expand domain access for African digital entrepreneurs

African technology company Gebeya has entered into a strategic partnership with European domain registrar InterNetX in a move aimed at improving access to website...

Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs after profits drop sharply amid global industry pressures

Volkswagen Group has announced plans to cut around 50,000 jobs by the end of the decade after the German automotive giant reported a steep...

African Union warns escalating Persian Gulf tensions could threaten global stability

The African Union Commission has raised alarm over increasing tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that recent attacks and security incidents targeting key infrastructure...

China–North Korea train services to resume after 6 years covid suspension

Passenger train services between China and North Korea are set to resume this week, marking the first time the international rail connection has operated...

U.S. and Mali move toward renewed security partnership with Sahel drone intelligence deal

The United States and Mali are reportedly moving closer to restoring security cooperation through a new intelligence sharing arrangement that would allow American surveillance...

Rising oil above $100 sends new signals to Bitcoin markets

Global energy markets are once again under pressure as crude oil shipments leaving the Middle East are trading above 100 dollars per barrel, a...

Affordable smartphones push faces cost challenges despite growing momentum

An ambitious global initiative to promote ultra affordable smartphones at prices around forty dollars is gaining traction among telecom operators, device manufacturers and development...

Russia hits Ukraine with drones and missiles, killing at least 10 in Kharkiv

A large-scale Russian aerial assault involving drones and missiles struck several Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others...

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader amid escalating regional tensions

Iran has entered a new chapter in its political history following the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. His appointment...

Malawi seeks Ghana expertise to accelerate national digital transformation

Malawi is turning to Ghana for guidance as it seeks to accelerate its digital transformation and strengthen the foundations of its emerging digital economy....

Core Scientific secures up to US$1bn loan facility from Morgan Stanley

Crypto infrastructure firm Core Scientific has secured a loan facility of up to US$1 billion from Morgan Stanley, marking a significant financial boost for...

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991 amid domestic and global pressures

China has announced its lowest economic growth target in more than three decades, signalling a cautious outlook for the world’s second largest economy as...

Explosion reported Outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo as police launch investigation

Authorities in Oslo, the capital of Norway, have launched an investigation after an explosion was reported outside the United States Embassy in Oslo in...