Khan Younis, Gaza – What does it mean to be hungry for months? In Gaza, where more than 43,000 of us have been killed by Israel’s bombardment and ground invasions – and many more thousands are lost, feared dead, under the rubble – we have been punished with hunger now for more than a year. In war, survival becomes the only focus, and hunger is a constant reminder of that. We have been forced to be hungry – we did not choose this. We’re struggling to survive under Israeli bombardment, but we’re failing. It has become clear to us that…
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A near-steal in an NBA game was enough to make a Hollywood star’s dream come true. During Wednesday’s Chicago Bulls versus New York Knicks game, Knicks defensive stalwart OG Anunoby got his hand in the passing lane and deflected the ball out of bounds at Madison Square Garden. Anunoby’s momentum sent him into the scorer’s table near New York’s bench, though he was able to prevent himself from falling into the seats. But had Anunoby fallen over the scorer’s table, he would have landed right where actor Anne Hathaway was seated. And it turns out, the near-collision was actually something…
US Secretary of State nominee is familiar with border controversy GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed satisfaction with the nomination of United States Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State by US president-elect, Donald Trump. The general secretary was at the time speaking at his weekly party press conference held on Thursday at Freedom House in Robb Street, Georgetown. Dr Jagdeo noted that the PPP/C government has shared a good working relationship with the United States over the last four years. He is optimistic that the relationship will continue to soar…
Okmalumkoolkat Gears Up For ‘Itheku Ethekwini’ Album Release. Renowned South African artist Okmalumkoolkat has announced that he is finally completing his highly anticipated album Itheku Ethekwini. The album marks the indie hip-hop maverick’s long-awaited comeback. Okmalumkoolkat Gears Up For ‘Itheku Ethekwini’ Album Release The album, slated for release in the first week of December 2024, promises to be a love letter to the vibrant Durban music scene. It will feature primarily local artists while embracing a global touch through diverse production collaborations. In a social media post that exuded excitement and a touch of relief, Okmalumkoolkat revealed that Itheku Ethekwini…
Cam Newton thinks he has received a raw deal from the Carolina Panthers, as the team has not honored him since he stopped playing in the NFL. After watching a video of several of his former teammates attending the Panthers’ recent game in Berlin, Newton said on his “4th and 1” podcast that he felt erased by the franchise, noting that he had not even been invited to any such alumni events or ambassadorial functions. He accused the Panthers of not embracing his legacy and suggested the organization was hiding behind the excuse that he has not officially retired from…
Amsterdam, the Netherlands – More than a week after clashes in Amsterdam, Tori Egherman, a Jewish writer and researcher who has lived in the Dutch capital for 20 years, still feels angry. As she sits in a cafe, the poster above her, featuring a black dove, reads “Peace now”. The image was created by Dutch graphic designer Max Kisman when Israel’s latest war on Gaza began and has been distributed free of charge to tens of thousands since. “What makes me angry is that they come, act in the most violent and racist ways, and then leave us to clean…
A man was stabbed to death inside his Upper West Side apartment, and the search is on for multiple suspects who may have been involved, according to police. The victim, Alfred Soto, was found dead by officers after a 911 call just before 10:30 a.m. Friday, police said. Soto, known as “Lobo” to friends and neighbors, was stabbed twice in the chest inside his building on West 96th Street. The deadly encounter came after a confrontation with at least four or five men, who moments after left the scene in a U-Haul truck. “He went to diffuse a problem. Things…
BASSETERRE, St Kitts – The government of St Kitts and Nevis continues to lead the charge in creating safer communities through its ambitious 90-Day Campaign Against Crime and Violence, spearheaded by Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew and launched on 6 September 2024, the campaign integrates community engagement at its core. As part of this initiative, the Citizen Security Secretariat has been established to bridge the gap between the government, the private sector, and the public, fostering collaboration to combat crime and promote positive pathways for youth. On 14 November 2024, the campaign saw another successful milestone with a Community Conversation held…
Lagos, Nigeria Nov. 11, 2024 — emPawa Africa has announced that co-founder Ikenna Nwagboso will step down as from his role as Global Head of Label Services and Partnerships in January 2025. Nwagboso, who co-founded the company with Mr Eazi in 2018, has been pivotal in shaping emPawa’s impact on the African music scene, overseeing the careers of artists like Joeboy, Fave, and Tekno, while securing key partnerships with YouTube Music, Kobalt, and Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment.Before his exit, Nwagboso was integral to the success of emPawa’s flagship programs, emPawa 100 and emPawa 30, which have launched over 130 emerging African…
Topps baseball cards revealed on Friday that it has created a one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes debut patch card complete with a Skenes autograph.There is exactly one card like it in existence, and it has randomly been inserted into a pack of cards. Collectors and hobby enthusiasts are going to no doubt be interested in finding that card. The Pittsburgh Pirates are also interested in having that card, and they made a preemptive offer to the fan who ends up finding it. The offer includes 30 years of season tickets behind home plate, a softball game for 30 people at PNC Park with coaching…