As the war enters its 998th day, these are the main developments.Here is the situation on Tuesday, November 19: Fighting A Russian missile attack on a residential neighbourhood has killed 10 people and wounded 44 in Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa. Four children were among the wounded while three people are in serious condition, according to local officials. Russia’s Ministry of Defence said its forces took control of the village of Novooleksiivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the eastern front-line towns of Pokrovsk and Kupiansk as Kyiv marks 1,000 days since the start of…
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti– Over 20,000 people have fled their homes across Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince in just four days amid escalating gang violence, with more than 17,000 seeking shelter in 15 displacement sites as critical supply chains collapse. Haiti has faced instability since the 2021 assassination of president Jovenel Moïse. The current wave of displacement, the largest since August 2023, comes as armed gangs who have joined forces strengthen their grip on the capital, leaving the national Police overwhelmed and underequipped. City under siege The capital faces near-total paralysis, IOM warned, following the incident last week when commercial aircraft were reportedly fired on,…
Renowned Nigerian musician Phyno has revealed the reasons behind his decision to rap in his native Igbo language, despite initially starting his career rapping in English.In the latest episode of the In My Opinion podcast, Phyno shared that growing up in an Igbo-speaking environment and wanting to offer a unique sound to the global music scene drove his switch to Igbo.”I realized that rapping in English wouldn’t set me apart, as it’s already dominated by Western artists,” Phyno explained. “By rapping in Igbo, I’m selling something unique to the world.”Meanwhile, Phyno, who drew inspiration from legendary English-speaking rappers like Busta…
The 76ers might be beyond saving.Philadelphia continued its horrid start to the 2024-25 season on Monday with a 106-89 road loss to the Heat.With the loss, the Sixers dropped to 2-11, tied with the Wizards for the most losses in the NBA.Philadelphia squandered a 19-point second-quarter lead, 46-27, scoring 33 points in the second half. It’s been the league’s worst shooting team, and that trend continued as Philly shot 41.7%, including 24.4% from three-point range. The 76ers entered Monday 30th in field goal percentage (42.8%) and 29th in three-point percentage (32.3%).Center Joel Embiid and Paul George, who Philadelphia signed to…
CNN — Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. The report by IQAir, a company that tracks global air quality, found that average annual air pollution in every country — and 97% of cities — exceeded the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines, which were designed to help governments craft regulations to protect public health. Only 222 cities of the 6,475 analyzed had average air quality that met WHO’s standard. Three territories were found to have met WHO guidelines: the French territory of New Caledonia and the United States territories of…
New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Monday she’s running for governor, saying it’s time to fix the state’s economy and make it more affordable. Sherrill, a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, joins a crowded field of Democrats vying to succeed Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, whose second term expires after next year’s election. Murphy is barred by term limits from running again. In a video announcing her run, Sherrill introduced herself as a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and chopper pilot and leaned on her military experience. “I learned early on: In a crisis,…
By Mikel Tejada Ibañez, Rohan Shah and Leslie Nii Odartey Mills The roads of the Dominican Republic are its development arteries. They carry people, goods, ideas, and dreams through a land network that extends mainly from southeast to northwest, linking Santo Domingo with ports and airports, and connecting the country’s economic and tourist hubs. However, their current state poses a serious risk to all who travel on them. The mortality rate in traffic accidents stands at 35 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, more than double the regional average and one of the highest globally. Motorcyclists and pedestrians are the main victims. What…
Although reports suggest that Apple Music is cracking down on stream farms and fake streams, some fans believe Wizkid’s situation may simply be a glitch.Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has made headlines after his latest track, ‘Kese (Dance),’ unexpectedly disappeared from the Apple Music Top 100 chart.Released on Friday, November 2024, ‘Kese (Dance)’ is the follow-up to Wizkid’s lead single, ‘Piece of My Heart,’ featuring American soul artist Brent Faiyaz, as part of the buildup to his highly anticipated album Morayo. The uptempo track had a meteoric rise, quickly claiming the No. 1 spot on Apple Music…
The English Premier League returns this weekend from the final international break of 2024. With the table taking shape and a congested holiday fixture schedule coming up, here are three things at stake during this weekend’s matches.Arsenal looks to remain within striking distanceDecember marks head coach Mikel Arteta’s fifth year in charge of Arsenal with only one trophy to show for it. Earning only two points in the club’s last four league games, including a 1-1 draw versus London rival Chelsea before the break, it’s now or never for the Gunners to stay in title contention. In the last two…