[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The largest pledge ever by the Gates Foundation for research work into «chronically underfunded areas» of women's health was announced by the foundation on Monday. The foundation's commitment is U.S.$2.5 billion for health research and development, and will support more than 40 innovations, particularly those affecting women in low- and middle-income countries.

No matter how legitimate their struggle against the junta, we need greater scrutiny of how ethnic armed groups administer the territories they conquer, says David Scott Mathieson.

The regime is mobilizing hundreds of troops to recapture a strategic police station in Pale Township that was seized by allied resistance forces in June.

Deputy chief of Southeastern Command among dozens detained after hundreds of trucks intercepted on Karen border route, severely disrupting trade.

A UK-based group traced “anti-jamming” modules from a European manufacturer to Chinese resellers and finally to the junta’s drone fleet.

Moe Aung, who also once served as Navy chief, has disappeared from the new regime lineup amid a massive data leak and reshuffle.

A cloudburst in Uttarakhand has left army jawans missing, prompting rescue operations amid damaged infrastructure. PM Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, part of the Central Vista project, aiming to consolidate ministries. Amid US tariff threats, India has pointed out Western nations' continued trade with Russia, while the RBI Governor has defended India's economic strength against criticism.

A bizarre incident in Bihar's Samastipur district has emerged during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, where an online application was filed claiming US President Donald Trump as a resident. The application included Trump's photo and his parents' names. Authorities rejected it and filed an FIR.

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the first Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path in Delhi, marking a significant step towards a developed India. He emphasized that the building symbolizes India's transformation and will be a hub for shaping policies for a 'Viksit Bharat'. The new complex aims to modernize administrative infrastructure, fostering collaboration among ministries and saving approximately Rs 1,500 crore annually.

Kirill Dmitriev’s comments came after the Russian president held a face-to-face meeting with Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff Read Full Article at RT.com

Secondary sanctions on Russia’s trade partners could raise oil prices, inflation, and costs for US consumers, analysts have told CNN Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington has launched a 12-month pilot project targeting countries with high visa overstay records, including Malawi and Zambia Read Full Article at RT.com

Pretoria has warned that the profile of the removed migrants poses a security risk given the country’s proximity to Eswatini Read Full Article at RT.com

Bloomberg has claimed that Moscow is planning to propose an air truce during Steve Witkoff’s visit to the capital this week Read Full Article at RT.com

Over 50 young Malawians have begun a transformative journey to explore and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through an ambitious program titled “Empower AI, Build What’s Next.” The initiative, a reciprocal exchange between Malawi and the United States, is being spearheaded by Alfred Kankuzi—a distinguished alumnus of the Mandela Washington Fellowship. The training […] The post Artificial Intelligence Training Kicks Off in Lilongwe with Over 50 Youth Participants appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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TEHRAN – Twenty Asiatic cheetahs have so far been spotted in wildlife reserves across the country, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

TEHRAN – Biotechnology, as one of the highly promising scientific fields, plays a key role in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs), as it holds a 60 percent share of the goals related to life sciences and their applications directly or indirectly.

TEHRAN – The health ministry has dispatched a team of Persian medicine experts to provide health services to pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

TEHRAN – Around 850,000 Iranians donated blood in the first four months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

Moldovan opposition politician Ilan Shor has denounced the prison sentence handed to his ally, Evgenia Gutsul Read Full Article at RT.com

The move sideways and downward was registered days after an 8.8-magnitude quake rocked Kamchatka’s coast Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ghanaian government has said the move fulfills a campaign pledge and ensures 70% of export value goes directly to producers Read Full Article at RT.com

OpenAI is reportedly in talks about a stock sale that would push its market valuation to half a trillion dollars Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi has greenlighted the acquisition of more BrahMos missiles and armed drones, along with upgrades to other existing platforms Read Full Article at RT.com

Prince Andrew's scandalous and faux pas-ridden life has been outlined in extracts from a new book serialised in the Mail, prompting fresh questions over his titles.

Lee Claydon plummeted from the upper tier balcony of the stadium in north London in front of 100,000 people on Saturday. The father-of-one, from Bournemouth, died at the scene.

A review of official vehicle registrations figures by the RAC Foundation found that the average car on the country's roads at the end of 2024 was nine years and 10 months.

The charity's board, many of whom are long-time friends of Prince Harry and resigned en masse in March, claimed that the watchdog had 'chosen to ignore key concerns and irrefutable evidence'.

The Duke of York's ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, once flew 1,500 miles in an attempt to date legendary golfer Tiger Woods.

Narendra Modi will visit China for the SCO Summit. This is his first visit since the Galwan clash. The visit happens amid trade issues with the United States. Donald Trump threatens higher tariffs on India. India defends its energy strategy. Ajit Doval is in Moscow for talks on strategic partnership. Discussions will include Russian oil supplies to India.