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Concerns Raised Over Sugar Levels in Infant Cereals Sold in Africa

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Concerns are growing over the sugar content in infant cereals sold in parts of Africa and other regions of the Global South, following reports that some versions of baby food contain significantly higher levels of added sugar than similar…

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Concerns Raised Over Sugar Levels in Infant Cereals Sold in Africa

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Thailand Celebrates Songkran Festival with Water Fights and Family Traditions

Global Markets Shaken After US announces Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

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Middle East Oil Production Falls Sharply amid ongoing Conflict

By Ohene AnochieApril 14, 2026

Oil production across the Middle East dropped significantly in March as the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupted exports and shipping routes in the region. Traffic…

Finland Uncovers €11 Million in Unpaid Taxes in Nationwide Audit of Ethnic Restaurants

Botswana Launches Citizenship-by-Investment Program to Diversify Economy

Suez Canal Revenue plunges nearly Two-Thirds as Regional conflict disrupts Global Trade

European allies demand answers over $15M in frozen USAID funds

Education

Minnesota Faces Federal Deadline Over Child Care Funds as Fraud Claims Draw Scrutiny

By AmnewsworldJanuary 3, 2026

Minnesota officials have until next week to provide extensive data on child care providers and families receiving federal assistance, or risk losing millions of…

Malawi Police Arrest Former Finance Minister Over Money Laundering Allegations

Child Marriage: Pandemic worsening progress made against child marriage in Niger

At least 15 dead in renewed tribal war in Sudan

Minnesota Faces Federal Deadline Over Child Care Funds as Fraud Claims Draw Scrutiny

Over 700 Students Walk out Across Finland to Demand End to Academic Ties with Israel

Finland Projects Stable Student and Work Migration, Moderate Asylum Applications Through 2026

Mali Shuts Down Schools Nationwide amid Fuel Blockade by Jihadi Militants

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