DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Five Palestinian men were killed and two wounded in an Israeli drone strike on a car in the city of Tubas, medic says.Five Palestinians have been killed and two injured by an Israeli air attack on a car in the occupied West Bank city of Tubas, local media and medical workers report. Israel said early on Thursday morning that military aircraft took part in “three different attacks” on Palestinian fighters who “posed a threat” to their forces in the Tubas region. Palestinian medics reported that five people were killed in an Israeli air strike targeting a car…
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Elton John revealed on social media he is currently recovering after a severe eye infection caused him temporary blindness in one eye. The 77-year-old “Rocket Man” singer revealed the news through a statement posted on social media on Tuesday. “Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye,” John said on Instagram. “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.” Following John’s announcement, several celebrities, including Billie Jean King, commented wishing him…
By Sherika Williams KINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Representatives from the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) are urging all Jamaicans to take collective action and join in the fight against plastic pollution. Speaking at the recent launch of the ministry’s internal ‘EcoChampions Recycling’ initiative, at its offices on Half-Way Tree Road, minister without portfolio in the MEGJC, senator Matthew Samuda, highlighted the global nature of the plastic pollution challenge, noting that Jamaica is not immune to these issues. “If we look at the myriad of challenges that all developing countries face, Jamaica is not immune to the challenges…
Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, founder and leader of the New Force Movement, recently outlined his vision for the creative sector. In his manifesto, Cheddar proposed the establishment of a world-class studio in Ghana to serve as Africa’s creative hub. “Ghana is the Black Star of Africa; this studio needs to be in Ghana. We need to build that studio,” Cheddar said. He also highlighted the challenges facing the creative industry, calling for the protection and safeguarding of Intellectual Property (IP) rights for content creators. Watch Nana Kwame Bediako Manifesto Launch “Royalties are not being effectively collected because…
While most of the discussion surrounding Caitlin Clark has been about the Rookie of the Year race, the first-year star is making a serious case for MVP consideration. Clark made history twice in the Indiana Fever’s 93-86 win over the Los Angeles Sparks. She posted her second triple-double of the 2024 campaign, ending the night with 24 points (8-of-17), 10 assists and 10 rebounds while becoming the first rookie to surpass 100 three-pointers in a season. Clark recorded at least 20 points, five assists and five rebounds in a game for the 12th time. According to StatMamba, that’s tied for…
Hamas calls for pressure on Netanyahu to stick to agreed ceasefire plan, accuses the Israeli leader of using the Philadelphi Corridor to thwart deal.Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his military must retain open-ended control over Gaza’s southern border area with Egypt – known as the Philadelphi Corridor – digging in on a position that threatens to derail ceasefire efforts. Netanyahu’s stance on the corridor – which was seized by Israeli forces in May – has become the key obstacle to reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza as pressure mounts on the Israeli leader amid mass protests domestically demanding that…
A 14-year-old student suspected of gunning down four people at his Georgia high school Wednesday was previously investigated in connection with threats to carry out a school shooting, federal authorities said. The suspect, then 13, was a possible suspect in connection with threats made online last year using photos of guns, the FBI’s Atlanta field office said in a joint statement with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Within 24 hours, law enforcement officers interviewed the suspected gunman, who is not named in the statement but was identified earlier by local authorities as Colt Gray, in connection with the threats, the statement says.…
LONDON, England – The UK and Kuwait on Wednesday 4 September, announced new joint funding plans to help UNICEF deliver lifesaving aid to almost 2.5 million people in Gaza and Yemen. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, (FCDO) advised that the funding will go towards UNICEF’s efforts to restore water supply and sanitation systems in Gaza, and to sustain primary healthcare services in Yemen, and has been set out in two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed by both parties. “The UK and Kuwait will provide £4.5 million of joint support ($6 million in total – $3 million to each project), to…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., accompanied by Mrs. Kartumu Y. Boakai and other members of the Liberian delegation, arrived in Beijing, China earlier today, September 4, 2024. The delegation was warmly welcomed upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport by an Honor Guard, high-level officials of the Chinese Government, and with captivating Chinese cultural performances. This official visit marks an important milestone in the bilateral relations between Liberia and China and Liberia’s participation at the Forum On China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). President Boakai and delegation’s visit and participation aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership and exploring avenues for increased cooperation in…
Renowned gospel music producer Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, known professionally as KODA, will be laid to rest on Friday, September 20, 2024. The private funeral service will be held at the KICC Dominion Centre on Spintex Road, Accra, with attendees asked to dress in all white. KODA, who passed away in April at age 45 following a lengthy illness, leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Burial Notice for KODA His career was marked by collaborations with top gospel artists such as Eugene Zuta, the late Danny Nettey, and Diana Hamilton. He released eight influential albums and earned multiple awards for his…