Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has completed and inaugurated the Hamidiye Mosque Ornamentation Project in Johannesburg, South Africa. The project aims to strengthen the historical and cultural ties between Türkiye and the South African Muslim community. The Hamidiye Mosque, built in the mid-19th century, holds historical significance as the site where Mahatma Gandhi launched the civil disobedience movement with the pass burning in 1908. In 1980, the mosque was designated as a cultural heritage site and was renovated by TİKA at the request of Jamiatul Ulama. As part of the project, the mosque’s main ceiling was adorned with the Surahs…
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Boypee, one of the featured artists on Davido’s viral wedding hit song Ogechi Rmx, has vehemently denied claims that the song was removed from YouTube due to Davido’s alleged attempt to take all the royalties.In a strong reaction, Boypee took to his X page to shut down the rumors, asking “You and who talk that one? To what profit eh guy? Wetin you wan use my downfall do?” He questioned the motives behind the false claims and the gain from bringing him down.Meanwhile, the song, owned by Brown Joel, Hyce and Boypee was removed from YouTube due to copyright issues.…
Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin still has plenty left in the tank, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t already started contemplating how — and where — he’d like to end his professional hockey career. During a recent interview with Russian news outlet Rsport, the 38-year-old hinted that once he’s done in the NHL, he’d like to play one final game for OHK Dynamo Moskva in the Russian Kontinental Hockey league.“I don’t look that far ahead,” Ovechkin said. “I still have two years left on my NHL contract. Of course, I want to play my last game for Dynamo, where…
Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, and changed its name to X, he has banned journalists critical of him, and been accused of censoring Democratic voices while simultaneously amplifying those of far-right extremists, even while claiming to be a “free speech absolutist”. While BlueSky, Meta’s Threads and others have gained from users disaffected with X, they pale in comparison to X’s hold on the information landscape. His history of censoring views he doesn’t agree with and his full-throated endorsement of Donald Trump has raised concerns that there will be an information void before the consequential United States Presidential election. After…
President Joe Biden is zeroing in on the policy goals closest to his heart now that he’s no longer seeking a second term, visiting New Orleans on Tuesday to promote his administration’s “moonshot” initiative aiming to dramatically reduce cancer deaths. The president and first lady Jill Biden toured medical facilities that receive federal funding to investigate cancer treatments at Tulane University, where researchers demonstrated using a piece of raw meat how they are working to improve scanning technology to quickly distinguish between healthy and cancerous cells during surgeries. The pair then championed the announcement of $150 million in awards from the Advanced Research Projects…
By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – On August 12, 2024, Saint Lucia and Taiwan officially announced new actions to advance the government’s people-first development agenda through a series of bilateral cooperation projects. Taiwan has committed $5,587,675 towards the bilateral cooperation projects. The government of Saint Lucia has identified six key initiatives which will be funded under the bilateral cooperation projects. “These projects entail timely solutions that will improve the resiliency of community infrastructure against climate hazards, enhance the capacity of our first responders and provide targeted social interventions that develop our human capital,” said the Office of the…
Cezeri Lab, established at Kenyatta University with modern technology infrastructure, is designed to provide training and production in advanced technology fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D modeling and programming. The installation process included integrating the latest computer hardware, programming kits, robotic components and 3D printers into the laboratory. As part of the two-week intensive training program held after the laboratory installation, a total of twenty academics from Kenyatta University’s mechanical, electrical, space and computer engineering, as well as technical design and planning departments, received detailed training on topics such as the design and programming of robotic systems, the development…
Singer Olakira (Adefemi Ebenezer) has expressed his displeasure over false reports claiming that Davido begged him for a verse on his 2020 hit song Maserati. The reports allegedly stemmed from an interview where Olakira shared his experience working with Davido on the track.Olakira took to social media to correct the misinformation, stating that Davido was actually enthusiastic and willing to collaborate on the song. Also, he revealed that Davido even called him via video while recording his verse in the studio.Additionally, the singer urged bloggers to verify information before posting. He said, “Bloggers abeg start verifying your information before posting…
Jazz Chisholm Jr. has only been a member of the New York Yankees for 14 games but he has already made a massive impact on their roster. Now they are going to be without him for an extended period of time. Manager Aaron Boone told the New York media on Tuesday evening that Chisholm Jr. has a UCL injury and that a trip to the IL seems likely. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but there is a possibility this could sideline him for a while. The Yankees acquired Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins just before the…
More weapons transfers approved as Israel bombs Gaza and prepares for anticipated retaliatory strikes by Iran and Hezbollah.The United States has approved another $20bn in weapons transfers to Israel, despite concerns that Israeli forces are routinely violating international law in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The State Department announced on Tuesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had approved the arms sale, which includes dozens of fighter jets alongside tank munitions and air-to-air missiles. “The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to US national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain…