Not a day goes by without Lawan Zanna remembering his daughter Aisha in prayers. She was among the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped 10 years ago when Islamic extremists broke into their school in northeastern Nigeria’s Chibok village. “It makes me so angry to talk about it,” said Zanna, 55, whose daughter …
Read More »Israel PM vows to shut down Al Jazeera
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Apr. 1) vowed to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in his country, calling it a “terror channel”, after parliament passed a law clearing the way for the closure. Netanyahu’s pledge escalated Israel’s long-running feud against Al Jazeera. It also threatened to heighten tensions …
Read More »South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma involved in car crash
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been involved in a car crash but escaped unharmed. According to local news reports, Police said a drunk driver hit his official state car on Thursday evening. A member of his party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), claimed it was deliberate. Zuma, suspended by …
Read More »Vice president of Fatah calls for cease-fire compliance amid Gaza conflict
In response to the United Nations Security Council’s resolution calling for a Gaza cease-fire, Mahmoud al-Aloul, vice president of the Fatah Movement, emphasized the critical next 48 hours to determine Israel’s adherence to the resolution. Al-Aloul expressed skepticism about Israel’s compliance, stating, “it is frankly expected” that Israel will not …
Read More »Princess Kate reveals she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Kate, Princess of Wales, has released a statement saying she has been diagnosed with cancer. The princess disclosed her condition in a video message recorded Wednesday (Mar. 20) in Windsor and broadcast Friday (Mar. 22). In it, she said she wanted to thank people for their messages of support after …
Read More »Somali pirates resurface, raising concerns for global shipping
A recent incident involving Somali pirates has underscored the renewed threat they pose to global shipping. In the western Indian Ocean, a Bangladeshi-owned bulk carrier fell victim to pirates, signaling a resurgence of piracy in the region. This development adds to the challenges already faced by shipping companies, including drone …
Read More »South Africa withdraw hockey teams from African Games due to poor pitch
South Africa’s hockey teams have withdrawn from the hockey competition at the 2023 African Games. Citing concerns over the poor condition of the pitch at the Theodosia Okoh Stadium in Accra, the teams have opted to prioritize the safety and well-being of their players. Expressing dissatisfaction with the preparation efforts …
Read More »Migrant boat sinks off Turkey’s coast, killing at least 21 people
A rubber dinghy carrying migrants sank off Turkey’s northern Aegean coast on Friday, killing at least 21 people, officials said. Turkish coast guard personnel rescued two migrants from the sea off the town of Eceabat in Canakkale province, while two others reached the shore by themselves and notified officials, Gov. …
Read More »Man United: Ratcliffe has already cost nearly $44 billion
Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment in Manchester United has already cost the club $43.78 million, according to financial figures released on Tuesday. Manchester United’s latest quarterly results also show a gross debt of almost a billion dollars. Ratcliffe, the British billionaire, bought a 27.7% stake in the Premier League club last …
Read More »Gaza war: Babies, children and eldery die from malnutrition- health officials
**At least 20 people have died from malnutrition and dehydration at the north’s Kamal Adwan and Shifa hospitals, according to the Health Ministry. Most of the dead are children — including ones as old as 15 — as well as a 72-year-old man.** Officials have been warning for months that …
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