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Asian markets rise as traders eye possible Trump-Xi talks
Asian stocks rallied Tuesday as investors kept tabs on developments in the China-US trade war amid speculation the countries' leaders will hold talks soon. And Japanese trade point man Ryosei Akazawa is eyeing another trip to Washington for more negotiations amid speculation of a deal as early as this month.
Coral-rich Greek archipelago hopes to gain from trawler ban
As a reddish dawn broke over the tiny, coral-rich Greek archipelago of Fournoi, Manolis Mytikas's wooden fishing boat slowly glided home, his nets almost empty. Last month, the Greek government banned bottom trawling in the waters around the archipelago, to protect a recent discovery of exceptionally rich coral reefs.
Lebanon on bumpy road to public transport revival
On Beirut's chaotic, car-choked streets, Lebanese student Fatima Fakih rides a shiny purple bus to university, one of a fleet rolled out by authorities to revive public transport in a country struggling to deliver basic services. In the capital, university student Fakih encouraged everyone to take public buses, "also to protect the environment".
Aiming a blow at narcos, Colombia pays farmers to uproot coca
With cocaine production at an all-time high, Colombia's government is testing a pacific approach to its narcotics problem: paying farmers to uproot crops of coca, the drug's main ingredient. With high stakes for its crop replacement gamble, observers fear the government may be taken advantage of.
Eid al-Adha 2025: Ojude Oba, other festivals to watch out for during sallah holiday
Nigerians are set to celebrate Eid al-Adha 2025 on Friday, June 6, a moment where some colourful festivals are prominent, including the popular Ojude Oba.
Can Wike be sacked from PDP? FCT minister drops fire
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dropped a bombshell over the call for his expulsion from the PDP while speaking on the crisis rocking the leading opposition.
Meta sets deadline to fully automate advertising system on Facebook, Instagram: What you should know
Meta has announced a deadline for ads on its platforms to be fully AI-driven. This move has huge implications for business owners, ads managers and content creators.
Trump offers marital advice after viral video of Macron’s wife shoving him on the face
French President Emmanuel Macron was shoved by his wife, Brigitte, in a viral video. US President Donald Trump weighed in, offering advice during a press briefing.
Tinubu vs Fubara: Wike breaks silence on Rivers emergency rule, “The governor was almost impeached”
FCT minister Nyesom Wike has denied backing the state of emergency declared in Rivers state by President Tinubu, noting it was a measure to protect Governor Fubara.
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