Colombian President Gustavo Petro has said that “cocaine is no worse than whiskey” as he suggested the global cocaine industry could be “easily dismantled” if the drug was legalized worldwide. Colombia is…
Trump suspends tariffs on small packages from China
US President Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on small packages from China, after his sudden order ending duty-free treatment for shipments worth less than $800 left the US postal service and other…
Sudan army makes huge gains as it seeks to recapture war-torn capital
Residents of Sudan’s capital Khartoum say the army has recaptured large parts of the city from RSF paramilitaries, marking its biggest victory in a year. “Shrapnel and stray ammunition are falling on…
Dozens of countries back International Criminal Court after Trump sanctions
Dozens of countries have expressed “unwavering support” for the International Criminal Court (ICC) after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on its staff. A majority of member states, including the UK, Germany…
Integration key as 93% of IT leaders turn to AI Agents amid Soaring Resource demands
As IT resource demands spike, new research from Mulesoft finds that 93% of enterprise IT leaders have implemented or plan to implement AI agents in the next two years. However, integration challenges…
Innovating for Equity: Axmed Gives Access to Medicines For All
Axmed’s transformative Medicines Platform and Access Summit create new pathways for equitable healthcare access for billions. Axmed, a Health-tech social impact company, today introduced the Axmed Medicines Platform and unveiled its inaugural…
MEC Releases September 16 Elections Register, Urges Women to Contest in Large Numbers
Malawi Electoral Comission (MEC) has on Thursday February 6,2025 released its voter register for the 16 September,2025 general elections,urging women to contest in large numbers. The registration figures for all phases including…
Kaunda Awinda: Transforming Healthcare in Africa and Beyond
Kaunda Awinda, the Country Manager for Denk Pharma -Kenya, is making a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry, both in Kenya and beyond. With a passion for ensuring the availability of quality…
Argentina says it will withdraw from the World Health Organization, echoing Trump
The loss of another member country will further fracture cooperation in global health, though Argentina was expected to provide only about $8 million to WHO for the agency’s estimated $6.9 billion 2024-25…
Bangladesh protesters set fire to home of ousted leader’s father
The fire at the home of Bangladesh’s founding leader was set as his daughter, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, called on supporters to stand against the interim government. Thousands of protesters set fire to…