Philippines takes humane steps to reduce overcrowding in prisons

Philippines takes humane steps to reduce overcrowding in prisons
Philippines takes humane steps to reduce overcrowding in prisons

Philippines takes humane steps to reduce overcrowding in prisons
Copa America 2024: Argentina wins record 16th title

Copa America 2024: Argentina wins record 16th title
Africa's e-waste share increases as developed nations reduce output

Africa's e-waste share increases as developed nations reduce output
UK’s anti-hunting bill to devastate Namibia’s economy and wildlife conservation

UK’s anti-hunting bill to devastate Namibia’s economy and wildlife conservation
Zambian telcos face difficulties amid extended power outages

Zambian telcos face difficulties amid extended power outages
Honda restructures operations in Thailand amid market shifts

Honda restructures operations in Thailand amid market shifts
Foreigners born in Uganda do not automatically qualify as citizens

Foreigners born in Uganda do not automatically qualify as citizens
Marrakesh, Cape Town, Kigali, others, among top 10 favorite cities in Africa

Marrakesh, Cape Town, Kigali, others, among top 10 favorite cities in Africa
South Africa marks 100 days without load shedding for the first time since 2020

South Africa marks 100 days without load shedding for the first time since 2020
Tanzanian artist jailed for burning president's picture freed

Tanzanian artist jailed for burning president's picture freed
Nigeria moves to address gender inequality with proposed 74 legislative seats for women

Nigeria moves to address gender inequality with proposed 74 legislative seats for women
Turkish chess prodigy stuns ‘greatest ever’ Magnus Carlsen with lightning-fast victory
Turkish chess prodigy stuns ‘greatest ever’ Magnus Carlsen with lightning-fast victory
Ethiopian medicinal plants show promise in fighting cervical cancer

Ethiopian medicinal plants show promise in fighting cervical cancer
Mexico emerges as most visited Global South country in 2023

Mexico emerges as most visited Global South country in 2023
ECOWAS nears launch of single currency 'ECO' to boost regional integration

ECOWAS nears launch of single currency 'ECO' to boost regional integration
Kenya's Faith Kipyegon shatters yet another world record

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon shatters yet another world record
Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh leaps over long-standing world record

Ukrainian high jumper Yaroslava Mahuchikh leaps over long-standing world record
Liberian president Joseph Boakai voluntarily slashes salary by 40%

Liberian president Joseph Boakai voluntarily slashes salary by 40%
Spain launches porn passport to tackle teen addiction

Spain launches porn passport to tackle teen addiction
World Bank, Liberia sign $30m deal to combat corruption and expand electricity access

World Bank, Liberia sign $30m deal to combat corruption and expand electricity access
Indonesia launches first EV battery manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia

Indonesia launches first EV battery manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia
Sierra Leone ends child marriage with landmark legislation

Sierra Leone ends child marriage with landmark legislation
World's oldest artwork discovered in Indonesia cave
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World's oldest artwork discovered in Indonesia cave
Singapore enhances anti-money laundering efforts with new corporate rules

Singapore enhances anti-money laundering efforts with new corporate rules
Africa and Asia see major changes in World Bank income classifications

Africa and Asia see major changes in World Bank income classifications
Vietnam records trade surplus of $11.63 billion in first half of 2024

Vietnam records trade surplus of $11.63 billion in first half of 2024
Thailand plans to lift afternoon alcohol ban to draw more tourists

Thailand plans to lift afternoon alcohol ban to draw more tourists
Senegal opens doors to visa-free travel for over 60 countries

Senegal opens doors to visa-free travel for over 60 countries
TikTok to cushion Vietnamese SMEs with million dollar investment

TikTok to cushion Vietnamese SMEs with million dollar investment
Abu Dhabi moves to tackle noise levels

Abu Dhabi moves to tackle noise levels
India implements 3 new laws to replace colonial laws

India implements 3 new laws to replace colonial laws
Burkina Faso achievements in security receive no publicity, foreign minister says

Burkina Faso achievements in security receive no publicity, foreign minister says
15-year-old 'God's influencer' to become first millennial saint

15-year-old 'God's influencer' to become first millennial saint
Four Sri Lankan fishermen die after drinking from bottles found at sea

Four Sri Lankan fishermen die after drinking from bottles found at sea
Nigeria tackles plastic pollution with imminent ban of single-use plastics

Nigeria tackles plastic pollution with imminent ban of single-use plastics
Rare Moon rocks found after China’s two-month long mission in space

Rare Moon rocks found after China’s two-month long mission in space
Grenada elevates firearm offences to same level as murder and treason

Grenada elevates firearm offences to same level as murder and treason
New hiring and firing code to improve working conditions in Africa

New hiring and firing code to improve working conditions in Africa
Cameroon reinstates measures to curb COVID-19 resurgence

Cameroon reinstates measures to curb COVID-19 resurgence
Senegal detects COVID-19 among returning pilgrims after extreme heat at Hajj

Senegal detects COVID-19 among returning pilgrims after extreme heat at Hajj
World's largest land mammal migration happens in South Sudan

World's largest land mammal migration happens in South Sudan
Zimbabwe pioneers new biotech regulations to safeguard health and environment

Zimbabwe pioneers new biotech regulations to safeguard health and environment
Uganda President Museveni to receive global award for Covid-19 fight
Uganda President Museveni to receive global award for Covid-19 fight
Egypt to launch first NBA school in Africa

Egypt to launch first NBA school in Africa
Saudi Arabia witnesses world's first pilotless air taxi service during Hajj
Saudi Arabia witnesses world's first pilotless air taxi service during Hajj
Madagascar launches first cable car to ease capital's traffic congestion
Madagascar launches first cable car to ease capital's traffic congestion
2,000-year-old ancient Mayan vase purchased by US woman for $4 returned to Mexico

2,000-year-old ancient Mayan vase purchased by US woman for $4 returned to Mexico
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation