Ahead of the November 5 US Presidential elections, the relationship between the US and China, has come into focus as Gregory Poling, director of the Southeast Asia programme at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, expresses his views on the relationship between the Chinese leadership and the future US president. He said “Trump certainly…
In rally after rally, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have pushed – and been pushed on – a number of issues that’ve come to define this election. Here’s a reminder of each candidate’s view on some of them: The economy: Repeatedly billed as the biggest issue for voters, Harris as vice-president has worked with President…
The global market for clean energy technologies is set to grow from 700 billion dollars last year to more than 2 trillion dollars by 2035. This is according to analysis published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday. Trade in clean energy technologies such as photovoltaics, wind turbines, electric cars, batteries and heat pumps…
A non-governmental organisation, Action Health Incorporated, says it is partnering with the United Nations agencies to provide young people with resources and information on sexual and reproductive health. Mrs Adenike Essiet, the Executive Director of the organisation said in Lagos on Wednesday that the aim was to empower the youth to make informed choices on…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Nigeria on Wednesday said it remained committed to supporting the development of educational technology (edtech) ecosystem in Africa. The Country Director of the agency, Mr Son Sungil stated this in Abuja during the 6th edition of the African Edutech Conference hosted by KOICA in collaboration with UBEC, and the…
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said that the mainland would continue to make it easier for Taiwan compatriots to visit, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove obstacles to cross-Strait exchanges. It is a shared aspiration of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to expand exchanges and deepen cooperation,…
At least 51 people have died in the severe storms in Spain, specifically in the Mediterranean region of Valencia, the Spanish news agency Europa Press reported on Wednesday. The report cited the regional government in Valencia. Torrential rain and widespread flooding have wreaked havoc across Spain, and several people are reportedly still missing, according to…
Saudi Arabia is in the advanced stages of talks about a stake in a copper mine in Zambia and is expecting a deal by the end of the year. The CEO of Saudi Arabia’s flagship mining company Ma’aden told Reuters on Wednesday that “we are looking at Zambia, we are talking with a company there,…
Hamas has expressed its openness to any agreements or ideas for establishing a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas official, said in a televised speech that the movement is open to any agreements or ideas that would end the suffering of the people in Gaza and establish a permanent…
At least nine people were injured in the Ukrainian capital Kiev during overnight Russian drone attacks, military officials reported on Wednesday on the Telegram platform. In a western district of Kiev, drone debris fell into a multi-storey residential building, igniting fires in several flats. Damage was also reported to a kindergarten building. This marked the…
