Hawaii is bracing for what could be its first direct hit from a hurricane since 1992, as category one storm Lala churns off its coast. Packing 75mph (120km/h) winds, Lala gained hurricane strength on Saturday. In a worst-case scenario, it could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island and produce a 3ft…
At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years. The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) at a depth of 103km (64…
Nairobi — ETHSafari is marking its fifth anniversary this year, celebrating its growth into one of Africa’s leading blockchain gatherings connecting the continent’s developers, entrepreneurs and communities with the global Web3 ecosystem. Founded after African blockchain leaders repeatedly encountered questions about the continent’s innovation ecosystem at international conferences, ETHSafari was created to showcase Africa’s blockchain…
The Promise is a public statement of solidarity, bringing together prominent figures from across society to reaffirm support for refugees and the right to seek safety. Launched on 28 July, as the Refugee Convention marks its 75th anniversary, it aims to build a diverse coalition for refugee protection through to the Global Refugee Forum in…
AUTOBACS SEVEN Marks 10 Years of System Stability and Self-Funded Innovation with Rimini Street Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™ and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced that AUTOBACS SEVEN Co., Ltd. celebrates its 10-year partnership with Rimini Street, marking a decade…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge. The partnership has helped dramatically expand access to scientific knowledge for researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in more…
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told CNBC on Monday that the plane maker will need “a couple more years” to repair its finances before launching a new commercial jet, signaling that the company is focused more on stabilizing its existing business rather than rushing to develop a successor to its bestselling 737 MAX. Boeing must clear…
Political violence refers to the use of force by groups pursuing political goals. It can include attacks on civilians, armed clashes, riots and explosions, all of which cause obvious and immediate harm. But the effects of political violence can continue long after the violence itself has ended. The immediate effects of war, such as poverty,…
A Night of Hope. Aweys Addow, who was 19 years old when the flag was hoisted, was present to witness the event at Ficho Goberno, the former site of Mogadishu’s mayoral residence. At 12:00 hours (midnight) on 1 July 1960, Addow was among hundreds of jubilant Somalis who came out to celebrate the birth of…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has announced that legislative elections will be held in late November, the first in 20 years. As Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports, the Palestinian Authority has been under international pressure to demonstrate its legitimacy. Published On 10 Jul 202610 Jul 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd…
