GenZ protesters return to streets in Morocco after pause
After almost 10 days without taking to the streets, young Moroccans resumed their protests in front of parliament in the capital, Rabat, on Saturday. Led by online youth collective, GenZ 212, they are demanding government reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis. One protester, Reda, said the gathering was organised to unify their ranks and coordinate their demonstrations. “It sends a message to the authorities. Even though we pau
CA urges IFAD to create social business fund for young agri-entrepreneurs in Bangladesh
Dr. Yunus made the proposal during a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on the sidelines of the World Food Forum in Rome, Italy. Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (October 12) urged the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to establish a social business fund aimed at supporting young agricultural entrepreneurs, women, farmers, and food processors in Bangladesh. Dr. Yunus made the proposal during a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on th
Six dead, three hospitalized after drinking spurious alcohol in Chuadanga
Locals allege that illegal homemade alcohol has been sold in the area for years and blame inadequate enforcement for the tragedy. Six people have died and three remain hospitalized after consuming spurious alcohol in Dingdeh Bazar of Shankarchandra Union, Chuadanga Sadar Upazila, local officials said. The deaths, reported between Saturday and Sunday, involved low-income workers, including van pullers, mill workers, and fish traders. Police warned that the toll could rise as
China's foreign trade up 4 percent in first 9 months
China's total goods imports and exports rose to 33.61 trillion yuan ($4.73 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025, up 4 percent year...
President Xi Jinping vows more efforts to advance women's all-round development
Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to accelerating the all-round development of women by announcing a series of...
Voters head to polls as Cameroon’s Paul Biya eyes extended term
Voters in Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that is widely expected to see 92-year-old Paul Biya, Africa’s...
Kenya: protests rock Kakuma refugee camp amid US humanitarian aid cuts
Widespread demonstrations have rocked security in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya on Monday, with police firing live bullets...
Madagascar President alleges coup as soldiers join anti-government protests
A surreal scene unfolded in Madagascar’s capital on Sunday as soldiers were cheered by anti-government protesters, creating a volatile...
Gunmen kill 2, injure 12 in a shootout in a crowd in Alabama capital city’s downtown
MONTGOMERY, Ala. AP — Rival gunmen started shooting at each other in a crowded downtown nightlife district in Alabama’s capital city...
'Psychosis' claim for man accused of murdering Scot in LA
A man accused of murdering his Scottish wife in Los Angeles may have been experiencing a state of psychosis at the time, his lawyer has...
