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Cobalt, essential for batteries in smartphones, EVs, and medical devices, is largely sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which supplies about 75% of global output. While major firms like Glencore operate industrial mines in Kolwezi, thousands work in…

The Nigerian government has launched the Nigeria-East/Southern Africa Air Cargo Corridor to expand export access to markets in Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa, CGTN Africa reported. The initiative, part of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework, aims to…

A recent wave of airstrikes in Yemen has intensified an already dire humanitarian situation, with civilian areas struck in and around the capital, Sana’a, leading to significant casualties and infrastructure damage, local and global reports said. Multiple families were killed…

A group representing thousands of European Union officials has accused the bloc’s leadership of failing to take meaningful action in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, media outlets reported. Marking one year since their initial appeal, the group…

Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Study’s School of Natural Sciences have identified a potential dwarf planet, 2017 OF201, which they describe as an “extreme cousin” of Pluto. The object has an exceptionally eccentric orbit, taking 25,000 years to complete…

The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, will be the 30th of the month of Dhu al-Qa’dah. Accordingly, the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah…

In a historic shift, Saudi Arabia will permit limited alcohol sales in 2026—ending a 73-year prohibition—as part of preparations for Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup 2034, The Economic Times reported. The policy, aligned with Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has praised recent EU and US decisions to lift key sanctions on Syria, calling the move a “pivotal step” toward post-war recovery, Anadolu Agency reported. The relief could unlock over [$15 billion] in restricted…

The Taliban has significantly reduced monthly subsistence allowances for staff at military universities, including the National Defense University, from 4,000 to 2,000 Afghanis ($58 to $29), as part of broader austerity measures, Amu TV reported. Housing stipends have been eliminated,…

A recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) reveals a significant decline in UN peacekeeping personnel deployments, dropping over 40% between 2015 and 2024, Dawn E-paper reported. The reduction is attributed to funding shortfalls and escalating geopolitical…