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Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival: A tradition of hope and blessings in Taiwan
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in Taiwan, held on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, draws thousands of visitors and locals to release paper lanterns carrying wishes for good fortune.
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Dozens of Haiti children caught up in the crossfire of gang violence
Haiti’s children are increasingly caught in the crossfire of gang violence, forced to carry weapons, spy on police and rival gangs and run errands for gunmen, according to a report released Wednesday by Amnesty Internationa
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Sudan’s FM visits Moscow seeking more collaborations with Russia
The Sudanese Foreign Minister, on a visit to Moscow on Wednesday, said he “is grateful” to Russia for its support in the United Nations Security Council.
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Erupting Kilauea volcano puts on spectacular show in Hawaii
The Kilauea volcano spewed lava 100 metres into the air on Tuesday, putting on a spectacular show on the Island of Hawaii, also referred to as the Big Island, while thankfully not posing a threat to residential areas.
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Egypt’s President will not attend White House talks if they involve Trump’s Gaza plan
According to Egyptian security sources, the country’s president will not travel to the White House for discussions if the agenda involves U.S. president Donald Trump’s proposal to move Palestinians out of Gaza.
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Sudan’s army rejects ceasefire call during the holy month of Ramadan
The Sudanese army has rejected a ceasefire call by the United Arab Emirates during the coming holy month of Ramadan.
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Teachers across Algeria go on strike to protest low salaries and poor conditions
Teachers and students are taking action at a time when public criticism of the government is becoming rarer.
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Trump defends plastic straws amid global pollution crisis
More than 390 million plastic straws are used every day in the United States, most for 30 minutes or less, according to advocacy group Turtle Island Restoration Network.
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Nigerians outraged as telecom giants hike data prices amid economic hardship
The data price hike is expected to have a ripple effect on small businesses and young entrepreneurs who rely heavily on affordable internet access.
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After the 2024 Valencia floods, thousands of photos are to be restored
In Valencia, with the help of volunteers and artificial intelligence, technicians are restoring thousands of photos damaged by last October’s floods.
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US Aid suspension undermines UN humanitarian initiatives in DRC
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Bruno Lemarquis, expressed significant concern on Tuesday regarding the U.S. administration’s decision to suspend foreign aid.
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Ghana missing $156 million in state budget after USAID freeze
Ghana’s Finance Ministry is looking to bridge a gap of $156 million in the state budget following US President Trump’s decision to freeze funding from his government’s biggest development and aid agency, USAID.
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Pedigree on show: The grand names of the Westminster Kennel Club dogs
The dogs of the Westminster Kennel Club in New York have sophisticated names that trace their ancestry, but go by simpler nicknames off the show circuit.
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Guardiola takes responsibility for City’s Champions League defeat
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola addressed the media after his team’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League playoff round on Tuesday.
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Goma camp residents fearful as M23 rebels demand their evacuation
The clamor of hammering and the noise of rattling corrugated metal roofs echoed in Goma’s Bulengo camp for internally displaced people on Tuesday as residents took down the shelters they had lived in for years.
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Trump reiterates plan to ‘clear’ Gaza in meeting with King of Jordan
Meeting with Jordan’s King, U.S. President Donald Trump once again made the controversial suggestion that Gaza could be emptied of all residents, controlled by America and transformed into a tourist area.
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New York Fashion Week haute couture show for pets
Dogs and a cat dressed in haute couture by Anthony Rubio took to the catwalk at New York Fashion Week, with looks inspired by Marc Chagall and the Moulin Rouge.
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UNFPA provides safe spaces for women in CAR
UNFPA provides healthcare and GBV support to women and girls in the Central African Republic
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Olaf Scholz vows response to Donald Trump’s tariff plans
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed a response to U.S. president Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Trump has pledged to impose 25% tax on foreign steel and aluminium in the hopes that the move will relieve local producers of fierce global competition.
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Besigye launches hunger strike amid prolonged detention
Opposition leader Kizza Besigye has begun a hunger strike as his detention nears three months
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Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship
“We have immigrants, refugees, people who are documented and undocumented,” said the Most Rev. Sean Rowe, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
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Iraq recovers ancient artifacts from Japan and Switzerland
Iraq’s foreign minister declared the successful retrieval of various artifacts and textured paintings from Japan and Switzerland.
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Illegal internet access at high security prison in Peru
Peruvian authorities have discovered two antennas near the Challapalca prison that allow prisoners to access the internet illegally.
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Military community discusses role of AI in conflicts across the world
The Artificial Intelligence summit in Paris prompted discussion on how new technologies impact conflict across the world, with the military community gathering to discuss the issue. The summit also sparked debate on the impact of AI on the environment.
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At least 55 civilians killed by militia fighters in northeastern Congo
Violence has surged across eastern Congo, where conflict has raged for decades. More than 120 armed groups are fighting in the region, most for land and control of mines with valuable minerals, while some are trying to protect their communities.
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Corruption survey: worst scores in decade, South Sudan at bottom
Transparency International, which compiles the annual Corruption Perceptions Index, found that 47 countries out of the 180 it surveyed had their lowest score last year since it started using its current methodology for its global ranking in 2012.
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Suspected Somali pirates seize boat off Horn of Africa
The maritime security firm Ambrey said the attack saw the suspects steal three small boats equipped with 60-horsepower engines.
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UNAIDS warns HIV infections could surge without U.S. support
The head UNAIDS said on Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS programme is dropped
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Hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam festival
Hindu faithful climbed the 272 steps of the Selangor temple for Thaipusam with prayers and offerings.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda climb to nine
The health ministry of Uganda has reported an increase in confirmed Ebola cases from three to nine.
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EAC-SADC summit sparks different reactions in Kigali and Kinshasa
During a joint EAC-SADC summit, leaders of both organizations called for immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Rwandan authorities welcomed the meeting’s conclusions, but Kinshasa showed more vigilance due to the absence of Kigali’s condemnation for his involvement in the conflict.
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Haitian migrants share harrowing stories of abuse in Dominican Republic
Under a broiling sun, the migrants recounted what they said were mounting abuses by Dominican officials after President Luis Abinader ordered them in October to start deporting at least 10,000 immigrants a week under a harsh new policy widely criticized by civil organizations.
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UN calls for immediate release of former Niger leader Mohamed Bazoum
The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention called for the immediate release of Mohamed Bazoum and his wife, Hadiza, on Monday, February 10.
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Trial begins for 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes
The trial of 84 Congolese soldiers accused of murder, rape and other crimes against civilians in the country’s conflict-battered east opened Monday.
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Goma residents express fears over increased tensions and escalations
The situation in Bukavu is increasingly tense as the presence of military forces escalates, with growing concerns about the security of the city and its surrounding areas.
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UN suspends aid efforts following detention of staff in Yemen
The United Nations reported on Monday that it has paused its humanitarian operations in the area dominated by Yemen’s Houthi rebels due to the detention of eight more U.N. staffers.
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Paris AI summit: experts adress threats and safety
The AI summit in Paris emphasizes the importance of developing safe artificial intelligence and highlights the potential risks associated with it.
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Bulgaria honours Saint Haralambos, patron saint of beekeepers
Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria are celebrating Saint Haralambos Day, honouring the patron saint of beekeepers.
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Egypt’s Foreign Minister visits Washington following controversial Trump comments on Gaza
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in Washington on Monday to meet his American counterpart Marco Rubio. The visit comes after controversial claims made by US president Donald Trump on turning the Gaza strip into “the Riviera of the Middle East”.
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Wildfires devastate Patagonia’s forests, threatening El Bolsón
Wildfires have been raging in Argentina’s Patagonia for 12 days, destroying over 3,000 hectares of forestland and several homes near the town of El Bolsón.