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• Dubai Humanitarian sends fourth relief airlift to Uganda as Ebola response continues July 14, 2026
  DUBAI, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has dispatched a fourth relief shipment to Uganda, its third aboard a Dubai Royal Air Wing aircraft, as part of the sustained response to the Ebola […]
• Domestic steel prices to stay mixed as monsoon weighs on long products: Report July 14, 2026
  New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Domestic steel prices are expected to remain mixed in the coming months, with long steel prices likely to stay under pressure due to weak demand during the monsoon season and high inventory levels, according to a Centrum report.The report said global and domestic steel prices showed mixed trends. US […]
• Uganda allocates over 13 mln USD for emergency response to expected dry spell July 14, 2026
  KAMPALA, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has allocated 50 billion Ugandan shillings (about 13.5 million U.S. dollars) from its contingency fund to mitigate the impact of harsh weather conditions expected this month, the government announced Tuesday. The funding, approved by the cabinet on Monday, will finance emergency food relief and other interventions in areas projected […]
• IND vs ENG: With eyes on 2027 WC, Virat Kohli returns to a place that nearly broke him July 14, 2026
  Birmingham [UK], July 14 (ANI): Four years ago, Virat Kohli was on a tour to England, with the shine of his 'King' crown seeming to wear off after over a decade of piling up runs, records and centuries. A string of poor scores followed, causing the superstar batter to take some time off.The whole 2022 […]
• Deadly attacks hit central Nigeria July 14, 2026
  The authorities have blamed suspected armed herdsmen for the violence in two communities in Benue StateAt least eight people have been killed and five others injured after gunmen opened fire on residents following a funeral in Nigeria's Benue State, police and local officials have said.The violence occurred early on Sunday in Akpachi and Otukpo-Nobi in […]
• Update: China's H1 foreign trade posts 16.9 pct growth with optimized structure July 14, 2026
  BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade jumped 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1) to 25.47 trillion yuan (about 3.75 trillion U.S. dollars), marking the first time the figure has exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the same period, official data showed Tuesday.China retains its position as the world's […]
• 2nd LD-Writethru-Economic Watch: China's H1 foreign trade posts 16.9 pct growth with optimized structure July 14, 2026
  BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade jumped 16.9 percent year on year in the first half of 2026 (H1) to 25.47 trillion yuan (about 3.75 trillion U.S. dollars), marking the first time the figure has exceeded 25 trillion yuan for the same period, official data showed Tuesday. China retains its position as the […]
• Senegal Football president claims FIFA World Cup team doctor was 'trained as a gynaecologist', medical body rejects allegation July 14, 2026
  Dakar [Senegal], July 14 (ANI): Senegal Football Federation (FSF) president Abdoulaye Fall has claimed that the national team's doctor was 'trained as a gynaecologist', saying the revelation raised concerns among players during the FIFA World Cup 2026 and forced the federation to bring in additional medical expertise, reported Reuters.Reviewing Senegal's disappointing World Cup campaign at […]
• Malian and Russian forces reclaim strategic northern town July 14, 2026
  Nearly 100 militants were killed and 12 combat vehicles destroyed during air and ground operations in Anefis, according to the militaryThe strategic northern town of Anefis, Mali has been reclaimed by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and Russia's Africa Corps after more than a week of fighting with armed groups, the West African nation's military […]
• Explainer: Why grasslands matter more than ever July 14, 2026
  HOHHOT, China, July 14 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, caravans crossing the grasslands of Eurasia carried silk, spices and porcelain. The one that rolled into Hohhot, in northern China, on Monday carried something less tangible: ideas about how to keep the grass beneath its wheels alive. The Silk Road Caravan, an initiative of the United Nations […]
• GLOBALink | Self-defined, people-centered: China's modernization in African eyes July 14, 2026
  What does modernization mean? African politicians and scholars say every country should choose its own development path, while viewing China's experience as an example of modernization focused on improving people's lives. #China #Africa #Modernization #Development #GLOBALink
• Why grasslands matter more than ever July 14, 2026
  HOHHOT, China, July 14 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, caravans crossing the grasslands of Eurasia carried silk, spices and porcelain. The one that rolled into Hohhot, in northern China, on Monday carried something less tangible: ideas about how to keep the grass beneath its wheels alive.The Silk Road Caravan, an initiative of the United Nations Convention […]
• "I don't feel the pressure": Yamal unfazed ahead of Spain's FIFA World Cup semi-final against France July 14, 2026
  Dallas (Texas) [US], July 14 (ANI): Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal said he is embracing the biggest challenge of his career rather than feeling burdened by expectations as La Roja prepare to take on France in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday (local time).Spain are aiming to reach […]
• Nigeria Energy Forum and ECA underscore need to add value to critical minerals for sustainable development July 13, 2026
  Lagos, Nigeria, 4 July 2026 - Adding value to mineral resources in Nigeria can both contribute to industrialization and job creation, and increase energy access across the country. This was the key message of this year's 11th meeting of the Nigeria Energy Forum (NEF). Representatives of Government, the Private Sector, Civil Society and Regional and […]
• India practises 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', will champion Global South at UNSC: Jaishankar July 13, 2026
  New York [US], July 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (local time) highlighted India's contributions to global peace, humanitarian assistance, and development partnerships, stating that New Delhi does not merely advocate the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' but actively puts it into practice.Addressing member states at the UN Headquarters while launching the country's […]
• France and Spain prepare to face off in World Cup semi-final clash July 13, 2026
  France's exciting attack led byKylian Mbapptake on a technically accomplishedSpainteam in the first semi-final of theWorld Cupon Tuesday.France have reached the past two World Cup finals, winning in 2018 in Russia and losing on penalties toArgentinafour years ago in Qatarin an epic final despite a hat-trick from Mbapp.They are aiming to win the World Cup […]
• France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup July 13, 2026
  France have reached the past two World Cup finals, winning in 2018 in Russia and losing on penalties to Argentina four years ago in Qatar in an epic final despite a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe.They are aiming to win the World Cup for a third time while Spain -- despite their rich footballing tradition -- […]
• France and Spain set for duel in World Cup semi-final clash July 13, 2026
  France's exciting attack led byKylian Mbapptake on a technically accomplishedSpainteam in the first semi-final of theWorld Cupon Tuesday.France have reached the past two World Cup finals, winning in 2018 in Russia and losing on penalties toArgentinafour years ago in Qatarin an epic final despite a hat-trick from Mbapp.They are aiming to win the World Cup […]
• Police investigating death of South Africa's Jayden Adams after World Cup July 13, 2026
  (Photo credit: Eloisa Sanchez-Reuters via Imagn Images)Police in Cape Town, South Africa, have opened an investigation into the death of soccer player Jayden Adams, whose body was found shortly after returning from playing in the World Cup.A 25-year-old midfielder on South Africa's national team, Adams was found dead at a home in the Schotsche Kloof […]
• "Backbone of India's batting for decade": Shubman Gill hails Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli ahead of England ODIs July 13, 2026
  Birmingham [UK], July 13 (ANI): Indian skipper Shubman Gill highlighted the importance of icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to India's batting unit, calling them the backbone of the team over the past decade. He said their experience, consistency and ability to perform across different conditions make them valuable assets, while also discussing the need […]