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World Bank Backs $500 Million Virunga Africa Fund II
The International Finance Corporation, the private sector lending arm of the World Bank Group, h…
The International Finance Corporation, the private sector lending arm of the World Bank Group, h…
A Border Collie named Chutou became the centre of a legal storm in Henan province after the celebrity dog was stolen, sold for just US$25, and slaughtered. The case has exposed gaping holes in Chin…
Frederick Ma Si, Chief of Hong Kong's Trade Development Council, confirmed on Tuesday that at least one company under Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund will list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange be…
Singapore's High Court on Wednesday dismissed a bid by Indonesian fugitive Paulus Tannos to halt his e…
Europe experienced a devastating heatwave in May, with temperatures soaring as high as 40°C in multiple regions, including Spain and France. The intense weather conditions shattered historical reco…
Australia has confirmed its first diphtheria death in decades, sending shockwaves through the healthcare and tourism sectors. The fatal case occurred in Western Australia, marking a stark return of…
The coroner in Victoria was told on Tuesday that police are actively investigating allegations of sexual assault involving a child at the time two adults died in Porepunkah. This revelation emerged…
India is positioning itself for a major economic expansion with Canada, targeting a $50 billion bilateral trade volume. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads the charge as New Delhi seeks to formali…
Luis Enrique has surpassed Pep Guardiola's Champions League record after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) triumphed over Bayern Munich in a thrilling semi-final match. This historic victory at the Allianz…
Dublin golfer Anna Foster remains in contention at the Joburg Ladies Open 2026 after finishing second round with a score of 142, two strokes behind leader Lydia Ko. The tournament, held at the Fanc…
The UK government has launched a formal inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the first public hearings set for early next month. The inquiry, led by the Office for National Stat…
Zambia has announced a temporary ban on copper exports, citing the need to protect domestic industries and stabilise the local economy. The move, effective from 1 July 2025, follows a surge in glob…