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Toilet maker Toto is here to help with the RAM crisis
It's pledged to invest more into its division making ceramics used in the production of NAND memory.
Food and Agriculture
Famine in South Sudan Projected to Worsen Without Humanitarian Intervention
[IPS] United Nations -- In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to food production systems,…
World
Your guide to the California Congressional District 45 race: Derek Tran faces five challengers
California Congressional District 45 race: Democrat Derek Tran, who won by just over 600 votes in 2024, faces five Republican challengers to represent this Orange County district.
World
Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War
Conflict in Iran has raised the cost of oil and downstream products like virgin plastic. That's a boon for recycled plastic, which is now cost competitive.
World
DOJ case threatens Southern Poverty Law Center’s mission monitoring California hate groups
For years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has been one of the few groups monitoring activity by far-right extremists in California. But the organization was recently charged with fraud and…
World
Coded messages, ‘red boxing’ and other allegations in California’s testy race for governor
Becerra's campaign website added strategic messaging often used to signal priorities to independent expenditure committees that cannot coordinate directly with the campaign.
World
Behind the Trump administration’s detentions of L.A. Iranians, a divided diaspora
In L.A., home to the largest Iranian diaspora, a vocal segment has joined forces with Trump-aligned far-right activists to wage campaigns against other Iranians.
Economy
Waymos, robotaxis can now be ticketed by California police. But how exactly?
Driverless cars haven't always obeyed the rules of the road but, unlike vehicles with humans behind the wheel, they've gotten away with it. That's about to change in California.
Economy
Your guide to the California insurance commissioner’s race: Who will replace Ricardo Lara?
Who will replace Ricardo Lara in the California insurance commissioner's race? More than a half-dozen candidates, four Democrats and five Republicans, are competing in the election.
Asia, Australia, and Africa
Soldiers Help Chinese Gold Miners Invade Chimanimani As Conflict With Mozambicans Beckons
[New Zimbabwe] Discover moreNews Archive AccessBusiness Risk ProtectionAfrica World NewsA GROUP of Chinese nationals-whose identities are yet to be established-has embarked on large-scale illegal riverbed gold mining in Chimanimani, with…
Economy, Business and Finance
OneSquarek Plans Listing On Lusaka Exchange Alternative Market
[Daba Finance] OneSquareK Property Development plans to list on the Alternative Market of the Lusaka Securities Exchange, according to its adviser Money Acumen Advisory. The listing remains subject to regulatory…
Economy, Business and Finance
GIZ and Enpact Launch Venture Debt Programme in Egypt
[Daba Finance] GIZ Egypt and enpact have launched a new initiative to develop venture debt financing in Egypt, targeting both financial institutions and startup founders.
Economy, Business and Finance
iSchool Acquires Rubikal to Build Digital Education Platform
[Daba Finance] iSchool has acquired Rubikal to strengthen its technology capabilities and expand its artificial intelligence education platform. iSchool, founded in 2018, provides live coding classes for students through a…
Economy, Business and Finance
Egypt’s Sinai.AI Raises $1.45m to Build AI-Powered Book Platform
[Daba Finance] Sinai.ai has raised $1.45 million in a pre-seed round to develop an artificial intelligence platform that transforms books into interactive formats. The round was led by KAUST Innovation…
Economy, Business and Finance
Egypt’s A15 Records Ninth Exit With Viral Wave Sale
[Daba Finance] A15 said it has exited its investment in Viral Wave following its acquisition by PopArabia, marking the firm's ninth exit.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
The World’s Central Banks Are Wrestling With a Gigantic Problem
Inflationary surges and economic slowdowns set off by the war in Iran, tariffs and other Trump policies have forced monetary officials to adjust, our columnist says.
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Electric Cars Were a Big Deal Over a Hundred Years Ago
The very first E.V. was born in the 1830s. By the 1900s, electric carriages were dodging horse droppings in Manhattan streets.
Governance
FM Holds Remote Meeting With Diplomatic and Consular Heads On Recent Measures for Expats Return
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 30 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held a remote meeting on Thursday with heads of Tunisian diplomatic and…
رياضة محلية
‘LIV fate a warning’ – is Saudi Arabia’s sports revolution unravelling?
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
Africa
Zambia Govt ‘Postponement’ of RightsCon 2026 Slammed
[HRW] The Zambian government's decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities' commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible Chinese government interference,…
Human rights
Press Statement by Mr Thabo Kawana, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Media on the Postponement of the RightsCon 2026 Summit
[Ministry of Information and Media of Zambia] Lusaka -- Following the announcement by Honourable Felix Mutati, Minister of Technology and Science on 28th April 2026, regarding the postponement of the…
Sport
Sports quiz of the week: world records, heavyweight clashes and speedy shoes
Have you been following the big stories in football, darts, rugby union, boxing, athletics, swimming and horse racing? Continue reading...
Economy, Business and Finance
Small Increase in Minimum Wage, But No Hikes for Health, Govt Workers
[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Small increases in minimum wages for the private sector were approved Tuesday (28 April) by the Council of Ministers, after negotiations between government, employers and…
Europe holidays
Cool bars and friendly vibes: readers’ favourite city neighbourhoods in Europe
These are the less explored corners of Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin and Porto that you’ve ‘stumbled into and ended up staying’• Tell us about a great trip in the UK –…
Property
Grade II-listed homes in England for sale – in pictures
From a quintessential ‘chocolate box’ cottage to part of a grand stately home Continue reading...
Science & Tech
Artemis crew says they wanted to ‘connect with humanity,’ show what can be done when they put their mind to it
The Artemis II crew spoke with U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz after their historic 10-day lunar flyby, calling the record-breaking mission a glorious experience.
Aid and Assistance
Guinea Launches Agriconnect Compact to Transform Agri-Food Systems, Strengthen Food Security, and Create Jobs
[World Bank] Conakry -- The Government of Guinea, in partnership with the World Bank Group, today announced the launch of the Guinea AgriConnect Compact. This integrated strategic framework aims to…
Economy, Business and Finance
Mozambique and U.S. Sign Agreement Valued At Over U.S.$500 Million
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique and the United States on Wednesday signed a memorandum of undertanding valued at 537.5 million dollars under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
Economy, Business and Finance
Mozambique and Ethiopia Focused On Economic Cooperation
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has declared that the meetings established with Ethiopian businesses during his official visit to that country are part of the African Union's (AU)…
Middle East
British couple jailed in Iran: ‘We’re likely to be here for a long time’
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
Food
Helen Goh’s springtime spinach sponge cake with cream cheese icing – recipe | The sweet spot
Bright green, tangy and tender, this cake is a delicious way to sing in the springThere is a particular green that belongs to spring: pale and luminous, it’s softer than…
Arms and Military Affairs
Russia Vows to Keep Forces in Mali Despite Warning From Separatists to Withdraw
[RFI] Russia said on Thursday its forces would remain in Mali and continue backing the country's military rulers, rejecting demands from Tuareg separatists to withdraw after surprise attacks forced Russian…
Conflict, Peace and Security
17 Sudanese Refugees Drown Off Tobruk, Libya
[Dabanga] Tobruk / Amsterdam -- The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has confirmed that at least 17 Sudanese refugees have drowned after a shipwreck in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast…
Weddings and Engagements
A Wedding That Included a Mister and ‘The Miz’
Madison Greco and Steven Lynch bonded over their love of professional wrestling. The bride’s favorite wrestler led their wedding ceremony in Las Vegas.