Lebanon’s Hezbollah group confirmed on Saturday that its leader and one of its founders, Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut the previous day. A statement Saturday said Nasrallah “has joined his fellow martyrs.” Hezbollah vowed to “continue the holy war against the enemy and in support of Palestine.” Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for more than three decades, is by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel in weeks of intensified fighting with Hezbollah. The Israeli military said it carried out a precise airstrike on Friday while Hezbollah leadership met at their headquarters in Dahiyeh, south of…
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The bustling sound of dough kneading fills the air at Pierre Gbenou Tito Dossou’s bakery in Okoun-Sèmè, Benin, as the once energy-starved business now hums along smoothly. Orders for bread, croissants, and chocolate pastries are met on time, a feat Dossou attributes to a newly stable power supply. “I struggled with electricity shortages for over a decade,” Dossou explains, reflecting on the bakery’s early years. “Generators didn’t work, and I couldn’t connect to the grid because our area was too remote. I had to rely on weak power from neighboring connections.” His fortunes changed last year (2023) when new pylons…
Nigerian-born, US-based singer-songwriter Aremmic is back with his latest single, “Lai Lai.” Marking his sixth release of the year, following the success of “Echoes of Love” and “Sweet Communion,” this new track is an upbeat Afro-fusion record that seamlessly blends Afrobeats and hip hop influences. “Lai Lai” is a celebration of gratitude, resilience, and unshakable faith, encouraging listeners to dance their way through life’s challenges with a spirit of praise. With “Lai Lai,” Aremmic showcases his versatility, revealing another side of his artistry while staying true to the spiritual essence that defines his music. This track not only reinforces his…
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After spending the first nine years of his career with the Timberwolves, Karl-Anthony Towns was abruptly shipped off to the Knicks on Friday night in a blockbuster trade involving Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo. Barely moments before the trade was announced, Towns posted a cryptic message on X that seemingly hinted at his unhappiness over the transaction. A little later, several insiders disclosed some details on KAT’s mindset. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Towns is “still processing” the trade, per a source close to the four-time All-Star. However, Towns has taken solace in knowing that Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, whom he previously…
Supreme leader defiant after killing of Hassan Nasrallah, saying Israel had not seriously hurt Hezbollah’s ‘solid structure’.Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on Muslims around the world to unite and “stand by the people of Lebanon and the proud Hezbollah”, following reports of the killing of the Lebanese group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli air strike on Friday. In a statement issued on Saturday following Israel’s claim of the killing of Nasrallah, Khamenei described Israel’s policy as “short-sighted” and called the deadly strikes on Lebanon “criminal”. “The Zionist criminals need to know that they are far too…
For months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams — a former cop — refused to criticize the federal authorities investigating his administration. Not anymore. The day news of his indictment on corruption charges broke, Adams defiantly suggested, without providing evidence, that U.S. prosecutors had gone after him because he had criticized President Joe Biden’s immigration policies. “Despite our pleas, when the federal government did nothing as its broken immigration policies overloaded our shelter system with no relief, I put the people of New York before party and politics,” he said. “I always knew that if I stood my ground for…
WASHINGTON, USA – In this episode, host Dee Saini chats with S&T Biometrics program manager and ports of entry project manager John Clemmensen about how Multi-Energy Portals (MEP) are securing our borders. John discusses how these cargo scanners work and what they detect – everything from narcotics to queso (yes, you read that correctly). He and Dee also touch on S&T’s support for US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) mission, reasons why CBP needed this technology, and some recent MEP successes. John also dives into his stints at the Department of Defense and CBP before coming to S&T and being…
The African Development Bank Mozambique Country Office (www.AfDB.org) held a special ceremony on Monday to celebrate the institution’s 60th anniversary in Maputo, showcasing decades of partnership and development impact across Africa. The commemoration, under the theme, “60 Years of Making a Difference” brought together government officials, development partners, and key stakeholders to reflect on the Bank’s journey and its contribution to the southern African nation’s growth. In his keynote address, Mozambique’s Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Adriano Maleiane, who also serves as the Bank’s Governor for Mozambique, hailed the Bank as a crucial partner in the country’s…
Nigerian singer Portable has reached out to embattled crossdresser Bobrisky, advising him to seek divine forgiveness and redemption amid suicidal thoughts.Bobrisky recently revealed his struggles with depression and suicidal ideation following allegations of bribing EFCC officers with N15 million. The controversy began with a leaked audio detailing his jail experience and claims of Falz offering to secure a presidential pardon through his father, Femi Falana.However, Portable responded to Bobrisky’s distress call, emphasizing the importance of seeking forgiveness and repentance.”Life is risky… God doesn’t want sinners to die. Tell him to repent. If you die as a sinner, you’re going to…