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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Navigation disruption in the Strait of Hormuz threatens food supplies for half of the world's population

A disruption in navigation at the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant risk to global food supply chains, affecting the availability of essential fertilizers and driving up prices.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Africa's economic growth will surpass that of Asia for the first time in decades. How much does the population reach?

The IMF predicts that Africa's economic growth will surpass that of Asia for the first time in decades due to demographic factors, resource extraction, and reforms.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Kazakhstan proposes to create a hub for the export of Kenyan coffee and tea to Central Asia

Kazakhstan has proposed the establishment of a hub for the export of Kenyan coffee and tea to Central Asia, aiming to support Kenyan producers in accessing new markets.

Mar 3 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Red Moon: the first images of the total eclipse that Europeans could not enjoy

A total lunar eclipse illuminated the sky on March 3, 2023, but was only visible from the Americas, Australia, and East Asia, leaving Europe and Africa in the dark.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday for skywatchers on several continents

A total lunar eclipse on Tuesday will create a blood-red moon, visible to many in North and South America and eastern Asia, but sadly not from Africa and Europe.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Oil prices surge, Asian stocks fall over Iran conflict

Oil prices have surged while Asian stock markets have declined following US and Israeli military actions against Iran that have raised tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Truecaller, AnyMind to expand ad footprint

Truecaller has partnered with AnyMind Group to enhance its advertising presence in multiple regions including the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

As war losses near 2 million, Russia accused of trafficking foreign recruits from Africa, Asia

Both Russia and Ukraine are facing severe manpower shortages in the ongoing conflict, with allegations that Russia is trafficking foreign nationals from Africa and Asia to bolster its forces.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

The World's Birds Have Become Smaller

A recent study indicates that birds in Africa, Asia, and the Americas have become significantly smaller over the past century.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Italy intercepts more than 1,000 tons of illegal waste, mainly textiles, headed for Africa and Asia

Italy has seized over 1,000 tons of illegal waste, chiefly textiles, destined for Africa and Asia as part of a global operation led by the World Customs Organization.

Feb 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Trade: How China is Becoming Independent from US Exports

China's exports were significantly impacted by the US-China trade war, but the country has adapted by redirecting its trade towards other nations, especially in Asia and Africa.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
World

People angry: See how the UN illustrated the announcement about child marriages

The UN sparked controversy for using an image of a blonde girl in a white Western wedding dress to depict child marriages, overshadowing the reality of the practice being prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Is a new East India Company rising? Rubio's speech indicates Trump's imperialist dominance!

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's call for Western nations to re-engage in the global market echoes colonial intentions reminiscent of European powers in Asia and Africa.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The Global Solidarity Fleet Announces the Date of its Next Voyage to Gaza

The Global Solidarity Fleet has announced its next voyage to Gaza will depart on March 9 from Barcelona and other Mediterranean ports, with additional land convoys planned from North Africa and Asia.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: Africa Poised to Outgrow Asia for First Time Amid Youth Boom

Africa is projected to experience faster economic growth than Asia for the first time by 2026, driven by a rapidly increasing population and significant growth in several countries.

Feb 2 โ€ข 04:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

SAD closes doors to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the region

The United States will stop issuing immigrant visas to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and 74 other countries starting January 21, affecting countries in the Balkans as well as several others in Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Jan 14 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Syria, Nigeria, Australia... the ISIS brand works and tries to grow six years after the caliphate

The jihadist group ISIS and its affiliates maintain thousands of armed men across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, operating more autonomously yet effectively in fundraising and propaganda, raising concerns in the West.

Jan 12 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Among them Venezuela.. Washington expands the 'visa bond' list to include 38 countries

The Trump administration has added 25 more countries to a visa bond list requiring citizens to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for entry into the United States, totaling 38 countries that include nations from Africa, Latin America, and South Asia, including Venezuela.

Jan 7 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Jaggery.. A natural alternative to white sugar

Jaggery, also known as 'jaggery' or 'jackfruit sugar', is a natural unrefined sugar extracted from sugarcane juice or the sap of date or coconut palms, cherished in Asian and African cuisines for centuries due to its rich caramel-like flavor and nutritional benefits.

Jan 5 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Generation Z Topples Governments in Five Countries. What Lies Behind It?

In 2025, mass protests led by young people in Nepal and Madagascar resulted in government overthrows, igniting a wave of demonstrations across Asia and Africa.

Jan 1 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Where to Travel in 2026? Our 15 Must-Visit Destinations

Experts outline the most exciting travel destinations for 2026, spanning Asia, Oceania, Africa, and Europe.

Jan 1 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Elections in Europe, Africa, and Asia: From Political Blockade to Military Takeover

Multiple elections are taking place worldwide this Sunday, but only one can be considered truly democratic amidst various political crises, including early elections in Kosovo due to ongoing political blockades.

Dec 28 โ€ข 11:22 UTC

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