Patients and displaced Palestinians are fleeing Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, the last functioning medical facility in central Gaza, following the latest evacuation orders. The Israeli army on Sunday demanded Palestinians evacuate an area east of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, previously classified as a “humanitarian area”. Later, the Gaza Government Media Office confirmed that Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital “is not within the red zone defined by the occupation [Israel]”. Israel has attacked several Gaza hospitals since October 7. “To all residents and displaced people in the Deir al-Balah neighbourhood in Block 128 within the marked area on the map, forces will operate…
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article Brody Longo strapping his foot into his Peloton exercise bike pedal before he works out April 16, 2021, in Brick, N.J. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) Consumers in the United States and Canada who buy used Peloton exercise machines will face a “used equipment activation fee.” The fitness company, which reported its fourth-quarter earnings Thursday, revealed it will begin collecting the new one-time fee from people who acquire their Peloton equipment from former owners through secondary sales not conducted by “Peloton-owned channels or any of our third-party distribution partners.” The “used equipment activation fee” will cost $95 in the U.S. In…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (www.Meltwater.org), in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). This year’s challenge seeks to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs who are addressing critical agricultural challenges in West Africa. In the rapidly evolving world of AgriTech, innovation needs the right conditions to flourish. While many African entrepreneurs possess bold visions, they often face challenges in accessing the necessary resources and networks to bring their ideas to fruition. MAC 2024 is here to bridge that gap, offering startups the opportunity to…
Emtee: “Counting days till DIY3 drops.” Emtee has fans on the edge of their seats as he teases the imminent release of his highly anticipated album, DIY3. The multi-award-winning artist took to social media last week, stirring excitement among his followers by hinting that the album could drop at any moment. Emtee: “Counting days till DIY3 drops” In his post, Emtee expressed his eagerness to release the project, saying, “Counting the days till DIY3 drops.” The post sent mixed reactions amongst the SA Hip-hop community with some fans pressuring the rapper to announce the release of the album tracklist at…
The Mets announced that right-hander Paul Blackburn has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to August 24) due to a right hand bruise. Righty Huascar Brazoban was called up from Triple-A to take Blackburn’s spot on the active roster.Acquired in a deadline trade from the Athletics, Blackburn has an inconsistent 5.18 ERA over five starts with New York, as he has mixed three quality outings with a pair of rough performances. His former Oakland team tagged him with six earned runs over four innings on August 13, and Blackburn was charged with five ER over 2 1/3 innings…
Two people are still missing and one person has been hospitalised after the ice cave collapsed on Sunday.At least one person has died after an ice cave partially collapsed while a group of tourists were visiting the Breidamerkurjokull glacier in southern Iceland. Two people were seriously injured in the incident on Sunday, with one dying from their injuries at the scene of the accident and the other airlifted to a hospital in the capital Reykjavik. “Four people got stuck under the ice, two people have already been rescued from the ice and are seriously injured,” Sudurland police said. “The search…
article Photo courtesy Bomba Kuala Lumpur The Brief An Indian tourist is missing after a 26-foot-deep sinkhole opened beneath her in Malaysia.Surveillance video shows a section of sidewalk plummeting below the woman, who then vanishes underground.Search-and-rescue efforts are being hampered by an underground water current, plus gas pipes in the area. KUALA LUMPUR – A 26-foot-deep hole suddenly opened in a sidewalk Friday, swallowing a tourist who was one day from ending her months-long vacation to Malaysia. The dramatic scene unfolded in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur just after 8 a.m. local time. Surveillance video circulating on social media…
On August 25, commencing at 5:55 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Rui Alberto de Figueiredo Soares, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Regional Integration of the Republic of Cabo Verde who is visiting Japan to participate in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) Ministerial Meeting. The overview is as follows. At the outset, Minister Kamikawa stated that next year would mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Cabo Verde diplomatic relations and she would like to further strengthen the bilateral relationship. Minister…
Stilo Magolide’s ‘Red Flag’ Single Faces Forgery Accusations. Stilo Magolide is embroiled in a controversy surrounding his latest single, “Red Flag.” The track which has garnered significant attention since its release, is now facing claims of forgery, with allegations questioning its originality. Stilo Magolide’s ‘Red Flag’ Single Faces Forgery Claims The accusations surfaced after an up-and-coming artist named K Easy claimed that the beat and the concept of the song bear a striking resemblance to his work which he released in 2021. In an open letter shared on the SA Hip Hop 247 Instagram page, the artist said that he…
The Columbus Crew defeated Los Angeles FC 3-1 on Sunday to win the 2024 Leagues Cup. It’s Columbus’ second final victory in nine months after defeating LAFC in December to win the MLS Cup. Columbus started the game with a masterful, throttling first-half performance that choked out LAFC’s potent attacking threat. Coach Wilfried Nancy encouraged his players to hold the ball and creep forward like an advancing army; they kept the game firmly in LAFC’s half and allowed it precious few opportunities to break forward. The biggest question facing Columbus before the match revolved around its wingbacks: would it select…