The expected significant rise in the water level of the Nile has heightened the need for immediate awareness and preparedness to protect lives and property, especially in high-risk areas such as communities living by rivers or swamp land. Given the extreme flood alerts for five counties in Jonglei, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is actively assisting the State authorities to develop strategies to mitigate the risks to people, property and livelihoods. The mission organized a two-day workshop for about 70 community members to help them identify elevated areas that can serve as safe zones and discuss the…
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Marcus Harvey Exudes Deep Gratitude For Levi’s Brand Support. Renowned artist Marcus Harvey has recently conveyed his profound appreciation for Levi’s, celebrating their impactful collaboration. This partnership underscores Levi’s commitment to supporting artistic endeavours, marking a significant milestone in Harvey’s career by blending high fashion with creative expression. Marcus Harvey Exudes Deep Gratitude For Levi’s Brand Support Harvey’s gratitude extends beyond a simple endorsement, reflecting a genuine acknowledgement of Levi’s pivotal role in empowering artists and nurturing innovation. The collaboration has not only provided Marcus Harvey with a prominent platform to present his music but also resonates with Levi’s core…
As part of more stringent regulations against tobacco and e-cigarettes, smoking may be prohibited in certain outdoor areas, according to leaked government documents.The new regulations might prohibit shisha bars, and policies could also specifically target vapers. It is not anticipated that the limits will apply to private residences or large open areas like streets or parks. Earlier this year, Labour brought back proposals to phase out smoking and prohibit the promotion and sale of vapes to minors. Numerous health advocates support the initiative, which was first proposed by the previous Conservative government but put on hold when the general election…
CeeDee Lamb’s return to the Dallas Cowboys following an extended holdout is officially here. The star wide receiver spoke with the media on Tuesday after missing training camp while negotiating his new four-year, $136 million deal.While many of the questions directed at Lamb were about his return or contract negotiations, he was also asked about the future of his quarterback, Dak Prescott. As Jon Machota of The Athletic revealed, Lamb said he has “no doubt” that Prescott and the Cowboys will get a deal done and said to “kill the speculation.”“You look at our numbers together, they’re at the top…
In March 2003, the German Foreign Office established an online platform, named Qantara, which means “bridge” in classical Arabic, in response to the 9/11 attacks in the United States and the hostility they triggered in the West against Muslims. The declared aim of the independent portal, run by German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle, was to “bridge” cultural differences between the West and the Islamic world and provide a neutral platform for interreligious dialogue. The portal, which publishes content in English, German and Arabic, operated successfully for more than 20 years, seemingly with no editorial guidance from the German government. This…
Authorities are looking for someone who stabbed a 39-year-old subway rider in the chest as a train pulled into a Washington Heights station Wednesday night. Police responding to a call about someone stabbed at the 191st Street station shortly before midnight found the man injured. He had also been slashed in the arm. The man, who had gotten off the 1 train after the attack, was taken to a hospital for treatment and is expected to be OK. The attacker stayed on the train. He is described as being in his 30s. He was seen wearing a red hat and…
Canon Europe (www.Canon-Europe.com) announces the release of the highly anticipated imagePROGRAF PRO-1100, a flagship A2 model from the desktop inkjet professional printer range. Designed specifically for professional photographers and serious enthusiasts, the imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 is engineered to deliver exceptional photo quality and durability. The printer sets new standards in photo printing, featuring pigment ink LUCIA PRO II [1] newly developed for the series. Offering unparalleled image quality with a wider spectrum of colour compared to the existing imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 model, it delivers prints with breathtaking depth and detail, capturing the subtlest nuances in photography. The printer’s advanced ink technology ensures remarkable…
Zakwe Set To Revive Local Hip Hop Scene With “Hip Hop Fridays” Event. Zakwe is set to breathe new life into the local hip-hop scene with his highly anticipated event, “Hip Hop Fridays.” The initiative, spearheaded by the renowned rapper promises to reinvigorate the roots of the rap game in South Africa. Zakwe Set To Revive Local Hip Hop Scene With “Hip Hop Fridays” Event Taking to social media, the veteran rapper announced that the event aims to revive old-school hip-hop and bridge the gap between new-school and old-school styles. Scheduled to kick off on September 6, at Bat By…
Here are top takeaways from the schedule report from The Athletic: 1. Major playoff shake-ups As expected, the Cup Series playoff schedule got quite the makeover. St. Louis and New Hampshire are set to take over playoff dates previously held by Atlanta and Watkins Glen, and Talladega will now move into the penultimate round of the postseason. Darlington also returns to the opening round of the playoffs after a one-year hiatus. The biggest addition of all is Talladega’s new placement, which is sure to throw a monkey wrench into every driver’s championship hopes. Talladega’s new playoff spot means that the Homestead-Miami Speedway will be…
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of Spanish actor, convicted of murdering and dismembering Colombian plastic surgeon.A court in Thailand has sentenced a Spanish chef to life in prison for murdering and dismembering a Colombian man on the tourist island of Koh Phangan. On Thursday, the Koh Samui Provincial Court said in a statement that Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a 30-year-old chef with a YouTube channel, was found guilty of murdering Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga, cutting up and concealing his body. The murder took place in August 2023 while Sancho and Arrieta were holidaying on Koh Phangan, the pair having agreed…