Taliban shuts high schools for girls in Afghanistan
The Taliban backtracked on their declaration that girls' high schools would open, saying they would remain closed until a plan based on Islamic law...
Ferrari to invest 500 mln euros in Italy
It was announced on Tuesday that Ferrari (RACE.MI) will invest up to around 500 million euros ($550 million) in its Maranello and Modena operations...
Russia-Ukraine war leading to famine in other nations
Ukraine's invasion threatens producing starvation in other countries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned the Italian parliament on Tuesday, pleading for more assistance to battle...
Drought: Coffee exports plunge 20% in February in Uganda
Uganda's coffee exports fell 20% in February compared to the same month a year ago, according to the state-run industry regulator, which blamed the...
As missile hits ship in Ukraine, Bangladesh seeks $22.4 mln
Bangladesh Shipping Corp is demanding $22.4 million from its insurer for a cargo ship struck by a missile in March. This is the first...
Meta plans to develop content tools for advertisers
Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) announced on Thursday that it will develop new tools to help advertisers avoid their advertisements appearing next to inappropriate content...
Environmental activists concerned over Kenya’s proposed forest laws
Kenyan legislators are considering modifying the country's forest law to make it easier to adjust the boundaries of protected areas, a move that activists...
NASA’s new moon rocket set for rollout to Florida launch pad
NASA's next-generation moon rocket was set to begin a slow-motion voyage from an assembly plant to its launch pad in Florida on Thursday, ahead...
Long drought turns Madagascar into red island
Red sand is blowing everywhere in this formerly rich area of southern Madagascar, with precious few trees left to moderate the wind. It's blowing...