The recent ruling by the court on the multibillion-dollar gas deal has been met with praise from Nigerians.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Nigerian government has expressed approval for the decision made by a London court on Monday, which nullified a $11 billion fine related to a failed gas project involving the country’s biggest economy and a private corporation….
33 States in the US File Lawsuit Against Meta, Alleging Harm to Minors
Meta Platforms Inc. is facing lawsuits from 33 U.S. states for allegedly harming the mental well-being of young individuals due to the addictive characteristics of their social media platforms. On Tuesday, a lawsuit was filed in a federal court in…
The International Monetary Fund has cautioned Africa about potential economic risks due to a slowdown in China’s economy.
NAIROBI, KENYA — The International Monetary Fund is warning African countries of a potential decline in the regional economy and the potential impacts of China’s economic slowdown. Over the last two decades, Africa and China have established strong economic relationships,…
Workers in the computer chip industry from Taiwan are adapting to living in the desert of America.
Phoenix, Arizona, in America’s Southwest, is the site of a Taiwanese semiconductor chip making facility. One part of President Joe Biden’s cornerstone agenda is to rely less on manufacturing from overseas and boost domestic production of chips that run everything…
The US Trade Act supports a sustainable business run by two sisters in South Africa.
South Africa is hosting a summit for participants in the U.S. government’s duty-free Africa Growth and Opportunity Act from November 2 to 4 as the act comes up for renewal. Kate Bartlett spoke to the owners of one South African…
First instance of avian influenza detected in Antarctica region.
Paris, France — According to experts from Britain, the avian influenza virus has been found in the Antarctica region for the first time. This has raised concerns about the potential danger it may pose to penguins and other species native…
Top researchers suggest that governments and companies should increase their investment in ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence.
STOCKHOLM — Top artificial intelligence researchers have recommended that both companies and governments dedicate at least 33% of their AI research and development budget towards guaranteeing the safety and ethical implementation of these systems. This suggestion was outlined in a…
Israel-Palestine: Gaza buckles under fuel shortage, healthcare in crisis
The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF stated on Tuesday that the ongoing attacks on Gaza have caused significant harm to its children, resulting in 2,360 deaths and 5,364 injuries. More than 400 children are said to be either killed or…
Guterres urges Security Council to prioritize civilian protection in Israel-Palestine conflict.
UN News is concluding its live coverage of the events taking place in the Council today. For a detailed recap of the ongoing debate and the remaining speakers addressing the Israel-Palestine crisis, please visit our dedicated section on UN Meetings…
Eight people were injured in attacks carried out by Russia, according to Ukrainian authorities.
On Tuesday, Ukraine reported that eight individuals were injured in two separate Russian attacks within the country. According to a post on social media by Interior Minister Igor Klymenko, in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, four individuals were injured…