Berlin conference aims to raise $1B for Sudan

Germany is hosting an international conference on Wednesday to raise funds to help those affected by the war in Sudan. Wednesday also marks the third anniversary of the war between the Sudanese military under Abdel-Fattah Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Ahead of the start of the conference

Magyar Seeks to Form Government in Early May

After his sweeping electoral victory on Sunday, Hungary's soon-to-be prime minister, Peter Magyar, met with the Hungarian president on Wednesday. Following the meeting with President Tamas Sulyok, Magyar said Hungary's new parliament would likely meet on May 6 or 7. "The ​President has informed me that he will ​ask me at the inaugural session of

Ye postpones Marseille concert amid political backlash

"After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice," Kanye West, now legally known as Ye, wrote on social media platform X. Ye had been scheduled to perform at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome on June 11. However, many political leaders had called for the event to be

Xi lauds China-Russia ties, signals broader Iran engagement

Chinese President Xi Jinping brought up the significance of the friendship treaty between Beijing and Moscow on Wednesday in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Xi described relations with Russia as particularly "precious," calling for deeper cooperation and mutual support. He said both countries should strengthen coordination and defend shared interests, Chinese state

When Workwear Fit Becomes a Safety Issue for Women

Jennifer Herb spends a lot of time alongside railway tracks in all kinds of weather. As a shunting attendant at DB Cargo, a subsidiary of German railway giant Deutsche Bahn, she checks brakes, inspects undercarriages and couples and uncouples freight cars. Her work clothes have to move with her every step: bending, climbing, turning and

Naming Sex Work and What It Reveals About Society

"Lalun is a member of the most ancient profession in the world." With that line, written in his 1888 short story "On the City Wall," English author Rudyard Kipling helped popularize one of the most enduring euphemisms for sex work — a phrase often repeated since, despite its historical ambiguity. Rather than naming the work

What’s Next for Peter Magyar After His Election Win

Viktor Orban's defeat in the election on April 12 was met with great euphoria in Hungary. The country now faces its second system change since the collapse of communism there in 1989/90. Election winner Peter Magyar says that the task now is to "tear down the Orban system" and make Hungary a "normal, respected country"

Lufthansa faces cabin crew strike after pilot walkouts

Skip next section German study warns against sales tax hike amid price pressures April 15, 2026 German study warns against sales tax hike amid price pressures A leading trade union-linked foundation has warned Germany's government against raising sales taxes as households face rising costs. The Hans Böckler Foundation said such a move would add a

Saudi Arabia Provides $3 Billion to Stabilize Pakistan Reserves

Pakistan has secured $3 billion (€2.54 billion) funding from Saudi Arabia to help shore up its foreign exchange reserves ahead of a major debt repayment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officials said. "We can confirm that Saudi ​Arabia has agreed to a $3 billion deposit with Pakistan to support their balance of ​payments," a

Nuba Mountains: A Fragile Shelter on Sudan’s Frontline

Hassan Koko sits on top of a homemade wooden bed, overlooking the majestic hills of the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan, Sudan. Despite the spectacular view and a comforting late afternoon breeze, he looks uneasy. On November 29, the 50-year-old community health worker had finished a training course and was enjoying some sweet tea when
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