UK, France and Germany announce sanctions on Iran as US says it will announce new measures later.The United States has formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia to use in the war in Ukraine and will take measures to punish those involved. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking alongside British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a visit to London, said that US sanctions would be announced later on Tuesday. “Russia has now received shipments of these ballistic missiles and will likely use them within weeks in Ukraine, against Ukrainians,” Blinken said. “The supply of Iranian missiles…
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Tropical Storm Francine churned in the Gulf of Mexico with increasing strength and was expected to reach hurricane status on Tuesday before making landfall in Louisiana. A hurricane warning was in effect along the Louisiana coast from the border with Texas eastward to Grand Isle, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of New Orleans, and a tropical storm warning extended eastward from there to the mouth of the Pearl River, according to the National Hurricane Center. A storm surge warning stretched from just east of Houston to the mouth of the Mississippi River south of New Orleans. Such a warning…
On the 8th of September each year, the world comes together to celebrate International Literacy Day, a global reminder of the critical importance of literacy as a foundation for education and empowerment. In South Africa, where the state of education has long been a topic of national concern, this day resonates even more strongly. Startling statistics like the PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) findings, showing that 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning, serve as a wake-up call. Yet, amidst these challenges, organizations like Afrika Tikkun Bambanani are making strides to change this narrative. Afrika Tikkun…
The stage is set for a competitive showdown between top acts in Africa.The Afrobeats Rumble is a single-elimination competition featuring 64 artistes, where head-to-head matchups determine who advances to the next round, with the loser being eliminated.The selected artistes represent the top talents from across Africa, chosen by a panel of music industry professionals based on their contributions to the global promotion and growth of Afrobeats, a genre that continues to evolve with each era of African music.READ ALSO – Wizkid announces potential release date for new album ‘Morayo’The first edition of NotJustOk’s Afrobeats Rumble kicks off today, Tuesday, September…
The new phones come with longer lasting batteries, more powerful chips and enhanced privacy features, and they were built specifically to handle new Apple Intelligence tools.The iPhone 16 range comes in a number of colours and is equipped with a handy new DSLR-like button, that you can use to take pictures and videos as well as adjust settings.David runs through all the key features as well as the other products announced, including the new Airpod headphones and the Apple Watch Series 10.In 2022, Jones signed over the rights to his archival voice work to a Ukrainian AI startup, Respeecher, which…
In Week 1, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels displayed exactly why the Commanders selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Washington fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 37-20, but Daniels was among the few bright spots on offense.The 23-year-old completed 17-of-24 passes for 184 yards, but his legs were a true difference maker, as he led the team with 88 rushing yards and two touchdowns. While head coach Dan Quinn liked what he saw from his rookie quarterback, he still believes he must continue to improve one area of his game.”Certainly not all of those are…
United States Vice President and Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris will face off against former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump for their first — and potentially only — presidential debate before November’s election. The two have never met before. Trump had previously debated President Joe Biden on June 27. Biden subsequently dropped out of the race in July and was replaced by Harris. The Trump-Harris debate, hosted by ABC News, will take place at 9pm US eastern time on Tuesday (01:00 GMT on Wednesday) at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The latest polling data show the two main…
Adding to an already nightmarish Tuesday morning commute, NJ Transit rail service into New York Penn Station is facing delays after an earlier suspension as the result of a power issue. Rail service into Penn Station New York was earlier suspended due to “overhead wire issues in the Hudson River Tunnels.” Around 10:30 a.m., Amtrak, which shares tracks with NJ Transit said the power issue was resolved and service was resuming, but with delays. “Service Update: Great news! The overhead power issue has been resolved. Service will resume momentarily. Residual delays of up to 50mins may occur due to rail…
Mrs. Massandjé TOURE-LITSE, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, led a delegation to the Conference of African Ministers in charge of Environment in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 30 August to 6 September 2024. The Conference is organised annually under the aegis of the African Union and in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme to review environmental concerns in Africa and agree on relevant resolutions to be brought to the attention of the United Nations Environment Assembly. The meeting is being held against the backdrop of the Conferences of the Parties to the three (3) Rio Conventions on the…
Flvme Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Of ‘Germander II’ With A Reflective Post. South African rapper and producer Flvme took to social media to mark the 2nd anniversary of his acclaimed project, Germander II. The 2022 album, which showcased his evolution as an artist, remains one of his most celebrated works. Flvme Celebrates 2nd Anniversary Of ‘Germander II’ With A Reflective Post In a heartfelt Instagram post, Flvme expressed gratitude for the love and support he’s received since the release of Germander II. He also reflected on the personal growth and creative development he’s experienced over the past two years. “HAPPY 2YR…