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The green dragon: China now holds the climate leadership
New York – “The green and low-carbon transition is the trend of our time. Yet some countries oppose it.” With refined sarcasm, Chinese President Xi Jinping began his speech via video during the high-level segment on climate change, yesterday’s key...

Maharashtra News: OBC Groups Approach Bombay HC Seeking Urgent Hearing Against GR Issuing Kunbi Caste Certificates To Marathas; Suicide Cases Highlight Reservation Tensions
OBC groups approach Bombay High Court seeking urgent hearing against Maharashtra GR granting Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas amid rising reservation tensions | File Photo Mumbai: Several organisations representing the Other Backward Classes...

Women urged to take centre stage in climate decision-making
Members of Miti ni Mali Indigenous Women Aboretum involved in conservation in Isiolo's Sieku Village. [File, Standard] Climate stakeholders are calling for the removal of systemic, cultural, and institutional barriers that continue to exclude...

Sahel Bloc Withdraws from International Criminal Court: Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Announce Departure
In a coordinated and surprising move the Sahel Bloc which is made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The three West African nations, all currently...

ECOWAS Council, Commission president dragged to community court over AES staff matter
ECOWAS Council, Commission president dragged to community court over AES staff matter Judiciary By Paul Ejime DAVID Aguele, a Nigerian citizen, and the Centre for Community Law (CfCL), an NGO, have jointly sued the President of the ECOWAS...

Dr. Nizar Chaari: From Media Icon To Pan-African Leader
(MENAFN- GetNews) Tunisia, Tunis - A career spanning decades and continents, Dr. Nizar Chaari has transitioned from a celebrated television and radio personality to a visionary leader at the forefront of African youth empowerment. His evolution is...

Exclusive — Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso: ‘Very Happy’ Trump Is Linking Peace, Economic Development
NEW YORK — President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso told Breitbart News exclusively here on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that he is encouraged by American President Donald Trump’s worldwide push to...

Sudanese Strikes Take Out Ukrainian Forces in Darfur
Ukrainian contractor personnel have been eliminated during operations in Sudan’s Darfur region, after they were deployed to support the Western-backed Rapid Support Forces insurgent group in its ongoing war effort against the Sudanese state. The...

Tinubu’s reforms spark stronger UK trade-Nigeria trade, investment ties – Montgomery, British High Commissioner
The United Kingdom has described its economic partnership with Nigeria as “stronger than ever,” with bilateral trade hitting a record £7.9 billion (₦16 trillion), as British investors respond to Nigeria’s sweeping economic reforms. Richard...

India Men’s Futsal Team Create History With First-Ever International Win, Team in Blue Beat Mongolia 3–0 in AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers
Ardiya [Kuwait], September 25: There were a handful of Indian supporters at the Qushaian Al-Mutairi Hall in Ardiya, but they were the fortunate few to witness a historic moment unfold. India recorded their first-ever international futsal victory...

International News Briefs for Wednesday, September 24, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, September 23, 2025. Trump Blasts the United Nations, Saying “Your Countries Are Going to Hell” Sep 24, 2025 Speaking at the opening of...

Mali military escorts vehicles after militants attack fuel trucks
Mali’s army on Wednesday escorted fuel and civilian convoys after al-Qaida-linked militants attacked dozens of fuel trucks on a vital trade route, state media said. Malian state TV reported that troops escorted 40 buses carrying people in Torodo...

The European Union bans Malian mangoes
Last season, exports of Malian mangoes to the European Union were characterized by consistent volume, which was higher than that of other West African origins. However, there was a significant number of interceptions and phytosanitary alerts,...

The environment as casualty of war
The Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative identifies Yemen, Mali, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia – all conflict-ridden – as the least prepared to confront climate shocks. In the Philippines, climate change,...

Burkina Faso’s Media Images Far Different From Harsh Reality
Burkina Faso media overflows these days with the amazing achievements of junta leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré: the country has repaid its foreign debt, built new low-cost housing, and he discovered a new source of oil. The reality is quite different....

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce exit from International Criminal Court
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced they will immediately withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), labelling it an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression". The three military-led countries issued a joint statement, saying...

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC
Three West African countries, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, have announced they are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. The countries under military rule made the announcement in a joint statement on Monday. The statement claimed...

GRA Hosts Dialogue on Women in Cross-Border Trade
By Ndey Sowe The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) is hosting the first stakeholder dialogue on women in cross-border trade, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and taxation. The Society of Women in Taxation West Africa (SWITWA)...

Special Report: Al Thani of Qatar; France, Brazil, Ukraine, Türkiye, South Africa
At the UNGA80 diplomats’ entry into UN headquarters, the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. In his speech, the leader castigated Israel for bombing a residential building in Doha earlier this month, Sept. 23, 2025. JOHN PENNEY/PASSBLUE...

West African jihadists post hostage clip taunting Malian military
West African jihadists allied to Al-Qaeda have posted a video showing dozens of Malian and Burkinabe hostages, as Mali’s junta leaders flaunted the country’s military during Bamako’s Independence Day celebrations. Mali has battled a security...