By: AFP In a devastating incident, nine children lost their lives in southeastern Afghanistan due to a blast triggered by a landmine, a provincial official confirmed on Monday. The explosion occurred as a group of young boys and girls were playing in the Geru district of Ghazni province on Sunday, …
Read More »Cuban Speaker Meets Ruto Over Fate of Kidnapped Doctors
Cuba’s House Speaker, Lazo Hernández, has held discussions with President William Ruto regarding the situation of two doctors who were kidnapped in Kenya by Somalia-based militants nearly five years ago. Hernández made the trip to Kenya amidst unverified reports suggesting that the two doctors abducted in Mandera County in 2019 …
Read More »BBC’s Hunt Begins for 2024 Komla Dumor Award Winner
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has commenced its search for the journalist who will be honored as the recipient of the 2024 Komla Dumor Award. Established in memory of journalist Komla Dumor, the award coincides with the 10th anniversary of his passing. According to Liliane Landor, Director of BBC World …
Read More »China’s Indigenous Passenger Aircraft Debuts Internationally
By: CNN The C919 passenger jet, developed by the state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) in Beijing, emerged from Chinese airspace for the first time on Sunday, making an appearance at the Singapore Airshow. This single-aisle aircraft, potentially challenging Western-manufactured planes like Boeing and Airbus, stands as a significant …
Read More »Australian Nude Beach Faces Closure Over Nudity Debate
By: CNN A well-known nude beach in Australia is facing the possibility of closure. Tyagarah Beach, an 800-meter stretch of shoreline located north of Byron Bay, has become a topic of contention in recent weeks. Managed by the New South Wales state government as part of the Tyagarah Nature Reserve, …
Read More »Two Dead in Private Jet Crash on Florida Interstate
Two individuals lost their lives on Friday after a private jet experienced engine failure and crashed onto a highway in Florida, according to authorities. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Bombardier Challenger 600, carrying five individuals, went down around 3:15 pm (2015 GMT) on Interstate 75 near Naples. Just …
Read More »President Ruto Sends Best Wishes for Chinese New Year 2024
President William Ruto extended warm wishes to the Republic of China as they commemorated the Chinese New Year 2024. In a statement issued on Saturday, the President highlighted the strong bilateral relations between Kenya and China, emphasizing the deep bonds of friendship and mutual trust that have been cultivated over …
Read More »Man arrested for Opening Plane Door
By: CNN A Canadian man was apprehended in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai after allegedly tampering with a commercial plane by opening one of its doors, triggering the evacuation slide just before takeoff. According to a statement released by Chiang Mai International Airport, the incident occurred on the …
Read More »Reggae Legend Aston ‘Family Man’ Barrett Passes Away at 77
Aston Barrett, renowned as the bassist for the iconic reggae ensemble Bob Marley and the Wailers, has passed away at the age of 77. Known affectionately as “Family Man,” Barrett was born in 1946 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. His family announced his passing, mentioning that Barrett had been engaged …
Read More »Pope Francis Condemns Surge in Attacks Against Jews
By: AFP Pope Francis expressed condemnation for the significant rise in attacks targeting Jews globally, particularly since the outbreak of the conflict in Gaza on October 7. In a letter addressed to “My Jewish brothers and sisters in Israel,” the Pope, representing Catholics, voiced deep concern over the surge in …
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