By Azusa Kawakami

Burnham retreats on push to rejoin EU

Labour leadership contender distances himself from previous calls following backlash Andy Burnham has distanced himself from calls to rejoin the European Union following a backlash that threatens to derail his by-election campaign. The Labour leadership contender has previously said that, in the long term, he wants to see Britain return to the EU, and at the…

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Sudan on the Brink: Civil War Spirals Into One of the World’s Worst Humanitarian Disasters

The devastating civil war in Sudan continues to intensify, pushing millions deeper into hunger, displacement, and insecurity as international organisations warn that the country is rapidly becoming the site of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. More than two years after fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support…

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Ethiopia’s Economic Surge: How Africa’s Fastest Growing Economy Is Reshaping East Africa’s Future

Ethiopia is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s most powerful economic success stories, with new international projections indicating that the country could become the continent’s fastest growing major economy in 2026. According to recent IMF-linked economic forecasts, Ethiopia is expected to record economic growth of approximately 9.2 percent in 2026, placing it among the world’s…

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Asahi Bets on Brewing Byproducts as New Global Growth EngineBeer yeast finds new life in agriculture, nutrition, and alternative foods

Asahi Group Holdings is expanding far beyond its core beer business, placing a strategic global bet on the untapped potential of brewing byproducts—particularly yeast—as a new driver of growth in food, agriculture, and health-related industries. Traditionally viewed as waste or low-value residue, beer yeast is being reimagined as a high-value ingredient with diverse commercial applications….

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Taiwan Leader Cancels Africa Trip Amid China Pressure Claims

Lai Ching-te has abruptly cancelled a planned diplomatic visit to Eswatini, citing what officials in Taipei describe as mounting “coercion” from China and logistical barriers imposed by third countries. The visit, which had been scheduled at short notice, was intended to reinforce ties with one of Taiwan’s few remaining formal diplomatic allies. Eswatini is the…

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Strong earthquake hits northern Japan, triggering tsunami warnings

A powerful earthquake has struck northern Japan, prompting urgent tsunami warnings across several coastal regions and triggering widespread concern among residents and authorities. The tremor, which registered a preliminary magnitude of 7.4, hit off the northeastern coastline on Monday afternoon, affecting areas along Hokkaido and Iwate Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake…

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