Alex Smith and Jaroslav Lukivand Mohamed Madi,Kyiv Reuters Siversk has been virtually wiped out as a town during many months of heavy fighting Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the embattled eastern town of Siversk, as Russia continues its steady – albeit slow – advance. The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday it acted “to preserve the…
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is asserting itself as a major force in the Horn of Africa, leveraging its economic strength and strategic position to shape regional development and stability, according to Nebiyu Sihul, Director General of the Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party’s International Relations Directorate. In an exclusive interview with the Pulse of Africa (POA), Nebiyu…
Bethlehem lights up 65-foot Christmas tree as Gaza ceasefire continues – CBS News Watch CBS News The fragile ceasefire in Gaza has meant a return to some normalcy in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Imtiaz Tyab reports from the city of Bethlehem.
Hong Kong — The death toll from a fire that tore through a Hong Kong residential complex climbed to 128 on Friday as more bodies were found in the blackened towers, authorities said. Secretary for Security Chris Tang told reporters at the scene that the search for victims was continuing and the numbers could still rise….
Ceiba, Puerto Rico — A U.S. naval base in Puerto Rico that was closed more than 20 years ago is now back in operation as the United States builds up forces in the Caribbean ahead of possible military action against Venezuela. Naval Station Roosevelt Roads closed in 2004 after having been in operation since 1943….
United Nations — The African continent has long been monopolized by European colonial rulers, with France having the largest number of colonies, ruling over 35 territories followed by Britain with 32. A bygone era of colonial rule on the continent, “once carved up and ruled by European powers hungry for imperial glory,” has virtually ended-…
It has been a week since the ceasefire was announced in Gaza. When we heard the news in the occupied West Bank, we celebrated. We felt relief and hope that the genocide is finally over. But we also realised that there is no ceasefire for us. The daily violence we have been subjected to for…
Octotel, South Africa’s top-rated fibre network provider, proudly announces the successful conclusion of its second learnership programme intake. This milestone highlights Octotel’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment and building a more skilled, inclusive workforce in the country’s growing digital economy. The announcement comes as the Western Cape records its lowest unemployment rate in six years…
EPA Flight disruption across Europe is set to continue, with Brussels airport in Belgium asking airlines to cancel nearly half of their flights on Monday. Several of Europe’s busiest airports have spent the past few days trying to restore normal operations, after a cyber-attack on Friday disrupted their automatic check-in and boarding software. Disruption had…
The world’s water resources face growing pressure from climate change while emergencies involving the life-giving resource are increasingly impacting lives and livelihoods, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday. “Water-related hazards continue to cause major devastation this year,” said Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General. “The latest examples are the devastating monsoon flooding in Pakistan,…
