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S. Korea, African nations explore cooperation on energy and supply chains

Foreign ministers from South Korea and dozens of African countries gathered in Seoul on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation for shared growth and to jointly address supply chain disruptions and other global challenges, according to Seoul's foreign ministry.

01 Jun 2026-11:40
Why Central Asia faces one of the world’s most dangerous environmental challenges

For decades, discussions about Central Asia focused largely on oil, natural gas, trade corridors, and geopolitics. Today, however, another issue is rapidly emerging as one of the greatest long term threats to the region’s economic stability and national security: water.

19 May 2026-22:39
Official of International Institute for Sustainable Development: Joint action is essential for sustainable cities

“We are facing many global environmental challenges today, including climate change and biodiversity loss,” Rozalie Boyle, a video producer at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD).

17 May 2026-14:52
Who are the two Australian women charged over alleged Islamic State crimes in Syria?

Australia was shaken by major terrorism related developments after two women accused of supporting the extremist group Islamic State were formally charged with serious offenses linked to crimes against humanity following their return from Syria.

08 May 2026-05:26
Sony raises PS5 prices by $150 amid global economic challenges

On Friday, Sony announced it will increase prices on its flagship PlayStation 5 consoles for the second time in under a year, citing "pressures in the global economic landscape."

27 Mar 2026-19:32
AU leader urges compassion, solidarity amid world challenges

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has extended "warmest" Eid al-Fitr greetings to all Muslims across Africa and beyond, emphasizing the festival's core values, including solidarity and compassion, amid challenges facing the world.

20 Mar 2026-14:48
Starship delays threaten NASA’s moon landing timeline, watchdog warns

SpaceX’s Starship has accumulated at least two years of development delays since NASA picked the rocket as an astronaut moon lander in 2021, and is expected to require more time to clear remaining development hurdles before it can put humans on the moon, NASA’s inspector general said in a report released Tuesday.

10 Mar 2026-22:12
Zambian VP underpins African-led solutions to DR Congo crisis

10 Jan 2026-21:35
Trump’s Nigeria strikes deepen global debate on counterterrorism

Editor's note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

26 Dec 2025-15:50
Why inflation persists and living costs drive global uncertainty

22 Dec 2025-17:20