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Another ceasefire is under threat from Trump – the precarious deal between Lebanon and Israel

Israel, seemingly with the US president’s blessing, has kept troops inside Lebanon. Renewed conflict with Hezbollah is looming. Renewed conflict with Hezbollah is looming, says Mohamad Bazzi, director of the Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025

Mongolians Warm Up On Culture At New Winter Festival

A festival in a frigid park on the edge of the world's coldest capital in February might not sound like a crowd-puller -- but in Mongolia an inaugural celebration of nomadic culture was in fine fettle this week.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2025

Can new Africa Energy Bank power a continent while protecting the planet?

A long-planned bank to fund oil and gas projects in Africa must balance profit with climate considerations, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2025

African nations set to light up the homes of 300 million people by 2030

Several African nations have committed to open up their electricity sectors to attract investors and light up the homes of 300 million people currently lacking power over the next six years. "Mission 300" is driving the agenda at a two-day energy summit in Tanzania.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28, 2025

Rubbish Roads: Nepal Explores Paving With Plastic

Cars speeding along a smooth, black-coloured street in Nepal's Pokhara are also driving over heaps of discarded plastic, transformed into an ingredient in road construction.

International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025

UK billionaires got £35m richer each day in 2024, says Oxfam

Four new billionaires emerged in the UK last year

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025

IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook

The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

World Bank Report: Global Economy Growth Slows

World Bank's report forecasts modest global economic growth with challenges for developing economies. Impacts of COVID-19 and geopolitical events influence...

Top News · Jan 17, 2025

World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

BP Nears Deals For Oil Fields, Curbs On Gas Flaring In Iraq

Iraq and British oil giant BP are set to finalise a deal by early February to develop four oil fields in Kirkuk and curb gas flaring, Iraqi authorities announced Wednesday.

International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025