At least 20 civilians killed in separatist raids in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, May 31 (Xinhua) — At least 20 civilians have been killed after separatist fighters raided two communities in Cameroon’s war-torn English-speaking region of Southwest, security and local sources said…
News Analysis: Will Tunisia get 4 bln-USD loan from IMF to rescue the economy?
TUNIS, May 31 (Xinhua) — In April 2021, Tunisia started to seek a 4-billion-U.S. dollar loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which was described by then Prime Minister Hichem…
Death toll climbs to 100 from heavy rains in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 31 (Xinhua) — The death toll from heavy rains in the northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco has risen to 100, primarily in the state capital Recife…
Tobacco industry worsening global pollution, deforestation, says expert
MEXICO CITY, May 31 (Xinhua) — The tobacco industry and tobacco consumption are exacerbating soil, air and water pollution, along with deforestation, according to one expert. “The tobacco industry is…
China calls for true multilateralism in tackling non-proliferation issue
UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (Xinhua) — China on Tuesday called for true multilateralism in dealing with the issue of non-proliferation. “Non-proliferation is a global challenge. To address the issue, multilateral…
WHO warns of further transmission of monkeypox over summer
COPENHAGEN, May 31 (Xinhua) — The World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday that it aimed to contain the monkeypox outbreak by stopping human transmission to the maximum extent possible, warning…
UN welcomes lifting of state of emergency in Sudan
UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (Xinhua) — The United Nations on Tuesday welcomed the lifting of the state of emergency in Sudan. Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told…
World Insights: Data shows Trump trade war hurts American farmers
DENVER, the United States, May 31 (Xinhua) — Conservative American economists told Xinhua three years ago that the trade war started by former U.S. President Donald Trump would not work.…
UN says 7.7 mln in need of humanitarian aid in Somalia
MOGADISHU, May 31 (Xinhua) — The overall number of people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection in Somalia has risen to 7.7 million from 5.9 million in 2021, the…
Famine threatens drought-devastated parts of Horn of Africa: UN
UNITED NATIONS, May 31 (Xinhua) — Suffering a devastating drought that kills millions of livestock in the Horn of Africa, the threat of starvation looms in parts of the region,…