OCHA chief says attacks by both Israeli troops and Palestinian groups stifling bid to save lives in war-torn enclave.The efforts of United Nations agencies to supply humanitarian aid in Gaza are at “breaking point”, a senior official has warned. Aid efforts in Gaza are facing mounting obstacles as Israeli forces continue attacks on relief workers amid a breakdown of law and order in the war-torn enclave, the UN humanitarian agency’s (OCHA) chief said in a statement late on Monday. He also noted the threat from armed Palestinian groups. Tom Fletcher, undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, said: “The…
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A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal. Officials in the region said at a brief news conference that 130 others were injured, state broadcaster CCTV said. Video on CCTV showed orange-suited rescue workers climbing piles of debris blocking homes in a heavily damaged village, while chunks that had been knocked off buildings littered streets and crushed cars in other areas. State media reported that about 1,000 houses were damaged and 62 people were…
Attention all Soca enthusiasts! It’s time to get ready for Tunes on a TuesdayThis week’s newsletter delivers the latest Soca tracks, all hot off the press. With Trinidad Carnival on the horizon, the music scene is hotter than ever!We’ve got high-energy anthems for the jump-up crew and soulful Calypso tunes for those who prefer a smoother vibe. And this is just the beginning! Dive deeper at socanews.com/music or tune into our Trinidad Carnival 2025 Playlist.Think you’ve got the next Soca hit? Send your music to [email protected], and let us share it with the world!DEAR CARNIVALSupaDanHDCheck out the latest track from…
After a year of tension over Ethiopia’s controversial agreement with Somaliland for sea access, Ethiopia and Somalia are taking steps to mend relations. Recently, Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohamed visited Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, to meet with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and deliver a message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Following their meeting, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that both nations had pledged to cooperate on the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). In a separate statement, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Mogadishu is considering Ethiopia’s request to contribute troops to the AUSSOM mission. Talks also…
A-Reece Confirms Music Collaboration With US Rapper Your Old Droog. The South African hip-hop landscape is buzzing with excitement as A-Reece, one of the nation’s most prolific rappers, has confirmed a collaboration with acclaimed US rapper Your Old Droog. The announcement, which comes almost a year after the initial hint from Droog, marks a monumental moment in A-Reece’s career as he expands his reach into the global music scene. A-Reece Confirms Music Collaboration With US Rapper Your Old Droog In November last year, Your Old Droog, known for his intricate lyricism and raw delivery, ignited speculation with a cryptic post…
Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday that he would resign was the last card that Canada’s deeply unpopular prime minister, who had set his party on course to lose a national election, had left to play.The political levers he has pulled will give Mr. Trudeau’s Liberal Party a chance to reinvent itself without him. But they will also leave Canada weakened as it braces for President-elect Donald J. Trump, who has threatened the country with tariffs that could cripple its economy.It appears to be a gamble that Mr. Trudeau is willing to take.To allow his party’s thousands of members to choose…
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman recently met with a newly formed committee of Maricopa County “political and business leaders” interested in pursuing an expansion franchise to bring the league back to the Arizona market, former Coyotes beat writer Craig Morgan reports.The now-deactivated Coyotes franchise’s hopes of a revival, at least under former majority owner Alex Meruelo, ended in June when the Arizona State Land Department canceled an auction Meruelo intended to use to purchase a plot for a new arena and entertainment district because the organization failed to obtain the proper zoning permits. Shortly after, Meruelo informed Coyotes staff that he was relinquishing ownership…
I have spent a total of four years in Gaza, six months of them during the ongoing war. I have never felt so helpless in the face of the formidable war machine that shoves a new bullet into its gun as soon as it has fired the previous one, while having a seemingly unlimited supply of ammunition. In September, I spoke to a matriarch who ran a shelter for displaced people in Khan Younis. I asked her what hope she had about the prospect of peace. She pointed at a small girl holding her mother’s hand and sucking her thumb.…
NY introduces tougher new drunk driving law New York State’s new “Forfeit After Four” law permanently revokes licenses for drivers with four DWI convictions. While some see it as progress, advocates say it’s still not enough. FOX 5’s Jodi Goldberg has the story. New York’s new ‘Forfeit After Four’ law, which permanently strips the drivers’ licenses of people with four convictions have come in for criticism from some advocates, who say it simply doesn’t go far enough. “Until we start having real consequences for people who are driving impaired, we’re going to get the same outcome,” said Alisa McMorris. “The…
The race to succeed Akinwumi Adesina as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in 2025 has intensified, with eight candidates vying for the position. Adesina, who has led the bank since 2015 and was re-elected in 2020, will complete his tenure in May 2025. Key contenders include Abbas Mahamat Tolli of Chad, Rabah Arezki of Algeria, Amadou Hott of Senegal, and Samuel Munzele Maimbo of Zambia. The other candidates are Albert Zeufack of Cameroon, Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala of South Africa, Romuald Wadagni of Benin, and Ousmane Kane of Mauritania. Each candidate has garnered backing from influential regional blocs and…