There’s a new coronavirus subvariant catching the attention of global doctors and researchers: it’s being called “XEC.” Experts suspect this new strain of the coronavirus could become the dominant variant in a matter of months. That sentiment was bolstered over the weekend by Eric Topol, director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in California. “At this juncture, the XEC variant appears to be the most likely one to get legs next,” Topol wrote on X on Sunday. According to reports, this latest variant first popped up in Germany but has been detected in roughly two dozen other countries since June.…
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ITALY / BRAZIL – “G20 support is crucial for targeted investments and effective public policies that foster prosperous rural economies and strengthen family farming and food systems,” said Alvaro Lario, president of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), at the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Chapada dos Guimarães, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The G20 Brazilian Presidency and IFAD, the only specialized UN agency and international financial institution that focuses exclusively on rural issues, share a common vision on the importance of investing in sustainable agriculture and rural development to address pressing global challenges. “Global initiatives such as the UN Decade of Family Farming and the Global…
Usimamane Expresses Sincere Gratitude Following Successful Release Of “20th: DBM” Album. Usimamane has taken to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude after the remarkable success of his latest album, “20th: DBM.” The release marked a significant milestone in the artist’s career and has resonated deeply with fans and critics alike. Usimamane Expresses Sincere Gratitude Following Successful Release Of “20th: DBM” Album Celebrating the album’s debut, Usimamane shared his appreciation for the overwhelming support he has received. Taking to Instagram the young Durban rapper shared the album artwork and other images of the album’s success with a caption; “Ngyabonga Shembe,…
The New York Mets have lifted themselves into a tie for the final National League wild-card spot with their strong start to September, winning nine of their past 13 games entering play Monday.In contrast, the Atlanta Braves’ rather middling start to the month — winning just seven of their last 13 — has left them tied with the Mets. Both teams are 81-68.Shortstop Francisco Lindor is the central figure in the Mets’ recent success, delivering MVP-caliber performances. Per StatMuse, he is slashing .295/.367/.568 in September with three home runs and seven RBI in 12 games. However, Lindor is battling back…
Increase of 180,000 would leave Russian army second only to China in terms of number of active combat soldiers.Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the country’s military to increase its troop numbers by 180,000 to a total of 1.5 million active servicemen in a move that would make Russia’s army the second largest in the world after China. The decree, published on the official government website, will take effect on December 1. It says the overall size of the armed forces is to be increased to 2.38 million people. According to data from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a…
Apple released the latest version of its iPhone operating system, iOS 18, on Monday, and with it comes new features for Messages, the home screen and control centers, and eventually, Apple Intelligence, its A.I. functionality. The release in the United States occurred Monday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT. iOS 18 is available for all iPhones released in 2018 or later, CNBC reported. Among the new features in Apple’s iOS 18 are the “biggest ever design update” for Photos, more customization in layouts, new Messages and Mail functionality and a new Passwords app. When is Apple…
A global fall in crude prices could jeopardize the Caribbean nation’s foreign currency revenues and trigger a rise in inflation. By Ricardo Vaz PORTUGAL, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela’s oil industry has registered another modest production increase. August’s output was measured at 874,000 barrels per day (bpd) by secondary sources in OPEC’s latest monthly bulletin, up from 863,000 bpd in July. The figure establishes a new five-year high as the country’s most important sector maintains a tendency of steady growth. For its part, Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA reported an August production of 927,000 bpd, virtually on a par with the prior month’s 928,000. The…
Ghanaian music star Amerado is thrilled to announce the second edition of his highly anticipated annual event, the ‘My Motherland Concert.’ Scheduled for 28th December 2024, this year’s concert promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and community, taking place at the Okese Park in Ejisu, Kumasi. The inaugural edition of the My Motherland Concert was a massive success, drawing an impressive crowd of over 6,000 fans. Attendees were treated to electrifying performances from a stellar lineup of artists, including Fameye, Eno Barony, Fancy Gadam, YPee, and Nkansah Lil Win. Building on the momentum of last year’s event,…
The New Orleans Saints offense is off to a blistering start in the 2024 NFL season, scoring 47 points in their opener against the Carolina Panthers and following it up with 44 in a statement win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. As they prepare for their Week 3 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Saints are on the verge of making history as just the third team in NFL history to score 40 or more points in three consecutive games.Only the 1941 Chicago Bears and the 2007 16-0 New England Patriots have achieved this feat. New Orleans is the…
Multiple states and regions affected in a country already plunged into crisis by the February 2021 coup.At least 236 people have been confirmed dead after Typhoon Yagi caused severe flooding in several regions of Myanmar. Some 77 people remain missing, the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Tuesday, citing official figures. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) indicated the toll could be even higher. “Multiple sources indicate that hundreds of people have died, with many more missing,” it said in an update on Monday, saying an estimated 631,000 people might have been affected by…