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Sudan was already at war and hungry. Now its farmers are hit by another conflict

New Delhi, May 9 -- Two years after Sudan 's war forced him from his land, Omer al-Hassan returned to rebuild his farm. But now a new conflict in the Middle East threatens to push him deeper into fina... Read More


South Africa's top court revives Ramaphosa cash scandal, paving way for possible impeachment

New Delhi, May 9 -- South Africa's highest court has set aside a vote by lawmakers to reject a report that found credible evidence of wrongdoing by President Cyril Ramaphosa related to a long-running ... Read More


A timeline of the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and when passengers fell sick

New Delhi, May 9 -- An outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over weeks on a cruise ship as it sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. At least three passengers have died and several others are sick and... Read More


Islamic militants attack Congo villages near Uganda, killing 40 people, local group says

New Delhi, May 9 -- An Islamic State-affiliated group attacked villages in Congo near the border with Uganda, killing at least 40 people and burning and looting homes, a local civil society group said... Read More


Marathon marks a turning point for a Palestinian runner released from an Israeli prison

New Delhi, May 9 -- Mohamad Al-Assi ran beneath the concrete wall as the sun rose over Bethlehem. His Nikes pounded the gravel, his breath fogging the air as graffiti and paint splatter blurred past w... Read More


Botswana mourns death of Festus Mogae, the former president who prioritized HIV/AIDS fight

New Delhi, May 9 -- Festus Mogae, Botswana's former president who made a national priority of the fight against HIV and AIDS during his tenure from 1998 to 2008, has died at the age of 86, the governm... Read More


Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April

New Delhi, May 9 -- A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 1 million barrels of crude oil arrived off South Korea's west coast Friday after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April, a South Korean r... Read More


Surfers in war-torn Gaza find rare moments of joy taking to the waves

New Delhi, May 9 -- Despite the dire humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip, where a fragile ceasefire remains in place, a handful of Palestinian surfers are finding joy - and relief - riding the w... Read More


Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

New Delhi, May 9 -- Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport. Africa imported 44,... Read More


China says April exports jump 14.1% from a year ago ahead of Trump-Xi summit

New Delhi, May 9 -- China's exports rose 14.1% in April from a year earlier, the government said Saturday, despite the Iran war and lingering impacts from higher U.S. tariffs. The data were released ... Read More