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Huawei partners with Kenyan firm on artificial intelligence customer care solution

Chinese technology firm Huawei signed an agreement here on Tuesday with insurance company Kupa Kenya to roll out an artificial intelligence customer care (AICC) solution.

Huawei partners with Kenyan firm on artificial intelligence customer care solution

Duma Boko inaugurated as Botswanan President

Duma Boko inaugurated as Botswanan President

South Sudan parties set to resume peace talks in Kenya

South Sudan parties set to resume peace talks in Kenya

Toll-free line to report gender-based violence for athletes launched

Toll-free line to report gender-based violence for athletes launched

Kenya's macadamia farmers overcome market hurdles, embrace export growth

Unlike traditional crops, macadamia nuts require specialized care, and the timing of the harvest is critical for maintaining quality.

Kenya's macadamia farmers overcome market hurdles, embrace export growth

One county, two countries; Wisconsin's 'super swing county' in observer's eyes

With the election just days away, campaign signs for both Harris and Trump are seen side by side along a main road in Door County, northeastern Wisconsin.

One county, two countries; Wisconsin's 'super swing county' in observer's eyes

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of rejecting ceasefire efforts

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati accused Israel of rejecting efforts to reach a ceasefire as Israeli forces resumed bombing Beirut's southern suburbs.

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of rejecting ceasefire efforts

Rwanda records 7 new cases of Marburg virus amid vaccination drive

The Rwandan Ministry of Health has confirmed seven new cases of the Marburg virus disease (MVD), bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 56.

Rwanda records 7 new cases of Marburg virus amid vaccination drive

Death toll rises to 87 after ferry sinks in eastern DR Congo

At least 87 people were killed Thursday after a ferry sank on Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to a report by local authorities seen by Xinhua.

Death toll rises to 87 after ferry sinks in eastern DR Congo

US confirms new H5 bird flu human cases in California

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed two human cases of H5 bird flu in California on Thursday, marking the first H5 human cases in the Golden State.

US confirms new H5 bird flu human cases in California

Nigerian president confirms 25 killed in boat accident

At least 25 bodies have been recovered after a boat carrying more than 300 passengers capsized in Niger State in central Nigeria early this week.

Nigerian president confirms 25 killed in boat accident

Concerted efforts urged to contain Marburg as deaths hit 11 in Rwanda

Deaths from a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda have reached 11, Rwandan Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said Thursday, as calls for stronger international collaboration mount.

Concerted efforts urged to contain Marburg as deaths hit 11 in Rwanda

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use

The World Health Organization said on Friday that it has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox, marking a significant milestone in expanding global access to mpox testing.

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use

UN says over 5mln people in West, Central Africa impacted by floods

More than 5 million people in 16 countries in West and Central Africa have been impacted by floods so far this year, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.

UN says over 5mln people in West, Central Africa impacted by floods

African food landing on Chinese dinner tables

The popularity of dried deep-sea anchovies exemplifies the thriving economic and trade exchanges between China and Africa

By 2 months ago

African food landing on Chinese dinner tables

FBI investigates apparent assassination attempt on Trump

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was moving between holes five and six at Trump International Golf Club in South Florida when gunshots went off

By 2 months ago

FBI investigates apparent assassination attempt on Trump

Protests across Israel put mounting pressure on Netanyahu to reach hostage deal

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied across the country on Sunday, demanding Netanyahu negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas to secure the return of hostages held in Gaza.

By 2 months ago

Protests across Israel put mounting pressure on Netanyahu to reach hostage deal

Controversial Trump film "The Apprentice" to hit theaters before US presidential election

The controversial biographical drama film about young Trump will hit U.S. and Canadian theatres in October, weeks before the presidential election in November, media reported on Friday.

By 2 months ago

Controversial Trump film "The Apprentice" to hit theaters before US presidential election

Japan continues to swelter amid soaring temperatures, heatstroke alerts

Temperatures across Japan soared past 35 degrees Celsius on Sunday, and authorities have issued strict heatstroke warnings, urging residents to take precautions.

By 3 months ago

Japan continues to swelter amid soaring temperatures, heatstroke alerts

Mbappe will now make Real Madrid shine more

Real Madrid won the league by 10 points in the 2023-24 campaign.

By 3 months ago

Mbappe will now make Real Madrid shine more

Death toll from heavy rains in Sudan rises to 53

The death toll from the heavy rains, which have hit many Sudanese states, has climbed to 53, Sudan's Health Ministry said on Saturday.

By 3 months ago

Death toll from heavy rains in Sudan rises to 53

About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research

About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research

By 3 months ago

About 400mln people worldwide have had long Covid-19, research

Hezbollah, Israeli army engage in fierce exchange of fire

A fierce exchange of fire broke out between Hezbollah and the Israeli army along the border area between Lebanon and Israel, involving heavy machine gun fire, artillery and missile shelling.

By 3 months ago

Hezbollah, Israeli army engage in fierce exchange of fire

Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels

People in the eastern DR Congo have lately been caught up in fresh fighting pitting government troops against two rebel groups, the M23 and the Allied Democratic Forces.

By 3 months ago

Eastern DR Congo buffeted by fresh flareups with ADF, M23 rebels

EU opens new training facilities for Somali army

The European Union said it has inaugurated newly constructed facilities at the General Dhagabadan Training Center (GDTC) in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

By 3 months ago

EU opens new training facilities for Somali army

Turkey recovers over 12,000 historical artifacts since 2002

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Sunday that 12,139 historical artifacts have been repatriated since 2002 as the country has intensified efforts to recover cultural artifacts.

By 3 months ago

Turkey recovers over 12,000 historical artifacts since 2002

Australian gov't launches campaign to end elder abuse

According to a government study published in 2021, one in six older Australians had experienced abuse in the previous 12 months but over 60 percent did not seek help or advice.

By 3 months ago

Australian gov't launches campaign to end elder abuse

Argentina logs over 527,000 cases of dengue

Argentina has logged more than 527,000 cases of dengue so far this year, 3.2 times more than last year, though cases have recently decreased, the Health Ministry said Sunday.

By 3 months ago

Argentina logs over 527,000 cases of dengue

UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Monday urged global leaders to redirect resources from warfare to peace and sustainable development initiatives.

By 4 months ago

UN deputy chief urges arms spending cuts to save SDGs

Five dead as Italy battles record-high temperatures, wildfires

At least five people died in Italy over the weekend due to a heatwave that brought record-high temperatures across the country, local authorities and media reported on Monday.

By 4 months ago

Five dead as Italy battles record-high temperatures, wildfires

Health authorities say Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 38,664

The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 38,664, Gaza-based health authorities said on Monday.

By 4 months ago

Health authorities say Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 38,664

Singapore faces increasing aging society with dropping birth rate

The number of elderly Singaporean residents living alone in households more than doubled from 35,160 in 2013 to 78,135 in 2023, according to the Family Trends Report.

By 4 months ago

Singapore faces increasing aging society with dropping birth rate

Conflict in Sudan fueling humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, UN warns

UNHCR has warned that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is worsening the already severe humanitarian crisis in South Sudan for refugees and the communities hosting them.

By 4 months ago

Conflict in Sudan fueling humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, UN warns

At least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on school in S. Gaza

At least 25 Palestinians were killed and some others wounded in an Israeli airstrike targeting a school in the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

By 4 months ago

At least 25 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on school in S. Gaza

Egypt to host Israeli, U.S delegations to discuss Gaza truce

Egypt will host Israeli and U.S delegations to discuss the ‘outstanding points’ regarding a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV channel reported on Saturday.

By 4 months ago

Egypt to host Israeli, U.S delegations to discuss Gaza truce

Yemen-Houthi prisoner exchange talks conclude without agreement

The latest round of prisoner exchange negotiations between Yemeni government and Houthi group concluded in Muscat, Oman, without reaching a comprehensive agreement.

By 4 months ago

Yemen-Houthi prisoner exchange talks conclude without agreement

Cameroonian gov't seeks to extend mandate of legislature for a year

The Cameroonian government on Saturday submitted to parliament a draft bill aimed at extending the mandate for the country's lawmakers for a year.

By 4 months ago

Cameroonian gov't seeks to extend mandate of legislature for a year

At least 10 tourists die in bus crash on Brazilian highway

At least 10 people were killed and 42 others injured early Friday when a tourist bus crashed into a concrete pillar on a highway in Brazil's state of Sao Paulo.

By 4 months ago

At least 10 tourists die in bus crash on Brazilian highway

Nanjing Massacre memorized by Rabe's tombstone in Berlin

After the Japanese Imperial Army captured Nanjing in eastern China on Dec 13, 1937, the Japanese invaders brutally killed approximately 300,000 Chinese civilians.

By 4 months ago

Nanjing Massacre memorized by Rabe's tombstone in Berlin

Over 1mln people in Caribbean affected by Hurricane Beryl, UN says

As a category 4 hurricane that has claimed at least 11 lives so far, Beryl left a trail of destruction in Grenada and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday

By 4 months ago

Over 1mln people in Caribbean affected by Hurricane Beryl, UN says

Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.4pc in June

The unemployment rate has trended up since April 2023, rising 1.3 percentage points over the period, the national statistical agency said.

By 4 months ago

Canada's unemployment rate rises to 6.4pc in June

Slovak PM Fico makes first public appearance after assassination attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made his first appearance at a public event Friday after being attacked by a gunman in mid-May.

By 4 months ago

Slovak PM Fico makes first public appearance after assassination attempt

4.2 million Malawians face hunger, report shows

Up to 4.2 million people in Malawi are expected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity between June and September.

By 4 months ago

4.2 million Malawians face hunger, report shows

U.S Independence Day violence kills at least 33

As of Friday morning, the Fourth of July holiday saw 11 people killed and 55 wounded in shootings in Chicago alone, the Associated Press reported, citing a Chicago Sun-Times report as saying.

By 4 months ago

U.S Independence Day violence kills at least 33

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