Kenyan president Ruto defends cost of private jet for US trip while calling for prudent spending
by Kenyan President William Ruto has said it cost $76,000 to hire a private jet for his U.S. state visit last week, instead of the $1.2 …
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Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says
A new report by Swissaid says billions of dollars worth of gold is smuggled out of Africa every year, and much of it ends up …
Slovenia’s government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, sends to parliament for approval
Slovenia’s Prime Minister Robert Golob said his government has endorsed a move to recognize a Palestinian state and has sent a recognition proposal to parliament.Slovenia’s …
US sanctions Uganda’s parliament speaker, her husband and others over corruption and rights abuses
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Uganda’s Parliament Speaker Anita Among, her husband and other officials due to alleged corruption and human rights abuses.The U.S. …
EU denies intent to delay South Sudan elections
The European Union delegation in South Sudan has denied claims — including those by President Salva Kiir — that it is seeking to delay the …
United Nations slammed for holding meeting to honor ‘Butcher of Tehran’: ‘Outright offensive’
Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi died earlier this month, along with Iran’s foreign minister and other high-ranking officials, when the helicopter carrying them crashed in a …
With global crises multiplying, WHO’s emergency program faces severe funding shortfall, report says
The world’s many crises have left the World Health Organization short of funds and have the potential to hamstring the ability of its emergencies program …
At China-Arab States summit, Xi Jinping pledges more Gaza aid, economic cooperation
Xi Jinping met with the heads of Arab states at the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, which was focused on China’s trade in the region and …
Papua New Guinea landslide survivors grapple with slow evacuation after hundreds buried
A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea buried Yambali village, leaving hundreds feared dead. Survivors are hesitant to evacuate, fearing another landslide.A massive landslide in …
Russia relocates military troops to bolster forces in critical Kharkiv region
Russia is increasing its troop concentration in the Kharkiv region, where its forces have made significant advances during a spring offensive, officials say.Russia is increasing …