PARIS, France, (OECD) – “Real household income per capita in the OECD rose by 0.9 percent in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 0.3 percent in the previous quarter, while real GDP per capita grew by 0.3 percent.” Real household income per capita in the OECD rose by 0.9 percent in the first quarter of 2024, compared with 0.3 percent in the previous quarter, while real GDP per capita grew by 0.3 percent (Figure 1). All G7 economies experienced an increase in real household income per capita in Q1 2024. Italy saw the strongest increase (3.4%), driven by a rise in…
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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Finance, Ahmed Kouchouk, to follow-up on the financial performance indicators of the general budget. Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Dr. Ahmed Fahmy, said the meeting discussed the government’s efforts to implement the budget targets and achieve a fiscal balance, while continuing the implementation of development programs. This aims to bolster the competitiveness of the national economy and improve productivity so as to achieve higher growth rates, enhance the indicators of the general budget and reduce government debt. President El-Sisi placed high priority on continuing intensive…
Renowned gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo Blessed, and her husband, Pastor Blessed, are celebrating a milestone in their marriage – their 2nd wedding anniversary. To commemorate the wedding anniversary, Mercy Chinwo took to her Instagram page to share adorable photos of herself and her husband.In a heartfelt post, she expressed her gratitude to God for His faithfulness and grace in their union. She said, “It’s been two years of God’s faithfulness and grace. Happy anniversary to us! I Love you Sweet @theofficialblessed.”Also, fans and followers of the couple flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages. They celebrated the couple’s love and…
A number of high street retailers are continuing to close stores throughout August.Due to shifting consumer behaviour and the Covid-19 outbreak, store closures have increased in recent years.Among the retailers closing stores this summer are Wickes, Tesco, and Boots.Here is a list of confirmed store closings for August 2024.Tesco – Chippenham, WiltshireTesco has announced it will close its superstore location in Chippenham, Wiltshire, on August 15. Although customers may be disappointed by the announcement, it will be replaced by a new Tesco Express store opening nearby.Wickes – Moore Street, SheffieldThis retailer has declared that its Sheffield Moore Street location will…
Bryant, who has not played a regular-season game since 2018, spent much of last season on the Cowboys’ practice squad. He joins Tyler Biadasz, Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler as players on the 2023 Cowboys who are now part of the Commanders’ 2024 roster. Of course, the March signees have locked-in paths to playing time. Bryant has merely scored another chance to compete. To make room on their 90-man roster, the Commanders cut kicker Ramiz Ahmed. Entering camp as the team’s only kicker, Ahmed saw his status change when the team claimed Riley Patterson. Ahmed has kicked in one career…
The Yemeni group has seized the United Nations’ Human Rights Office in the capital Sanaa.The United Nations has condemned the seizure by the Houthis of its Human Rights Office in the Yemeni capital Sanaa. Storming the office earlier this month, the Houthis seized documents, furniture and vehicles, a senior UN official reported on Tuesday. The event was the latest crackdown by the Iran-aligned group on the UN, aid agencies and foreign embassies, amid its campaign over Israel’s war in Gaza, which includes the targeting of ships in the Red Sea. The seizure of the office took place on August 3. Local…
A man who says he broke his ankle jumping into the sprinkle pool at the Museum of Ice Cream in New York City has filed a lawsuit alleging that the facility was negligent for not warning visitors that it is unsafe to jump into the sprinkle pool. Plaintiff Jeremy Shorr says in his lawsuit filed last week in state court in Manhattan that he visited the museum in SoHo with his daughter on March 31, 2023, and suffered “severe and permanent personal injuries” when he jumped into the sprinkle pool, a ball-pit-like installation full of oversized plastic sprinkles. Shorr says…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading the call to men across South Africa to take a stand against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by signing a virtual pledge at https://www.stateofthenation.gov.za/endGBVF. President Ramaphosa launched the call to action by signing the pledge alongside men from all sectors of society at Pofadder, Northern Cape, on the occasion of Women’s Day on Friday, 09 August 2024. Among signatories who joined the President were Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Alvin Botes, members of the provincial executive, local government leadership and representatives of community- and faith-based organisations and learners.…
A Celestial Celebration: Kwesta Honours His Dad. Kwesta recently paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father, turning what could have been a sombre occasion into a celebration of life, love, and legacy. A Celestial Celebration: Kwesta Honours His Dad On what would have been his father’s birthday, Kwesta, born Senzo Mfundo Vilakazi, shared a deeply emotional message with his fans, reflecting on the profound impact his father had on his life. Taking to Instagram, the multi-award-winning rapper shared pictures and videos of his father in celebrating his ethereal birthday. In the post, Kwesta shared his deep sense of loss,…
One of the most momentous nights of the 2024-2025 NBA season is set for Nov. 12 when Klay Thompson will reportedly return to the Chase Center in San Francisco. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Thompson and his new team, the Mavericks, will visit the Warriors on Nov. 12 for a nationally televised game on TNT. The veteran sharpshooter will return to the Bay Area for the first time since leaving the Warriors as a free agent earlier this year.Thompson’s homecoming will certainly evoke emotions from fans and his former teammates. The 34-year-old wing spent the first 13 seasons of his…