Johannesburg, Feb 1 (IANS) South Africa will experience load-shedding, or rolling blackouts, over the weekend after more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply, Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho… Continue reading Power cuts return to South Africa after 10 months
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) As the US was recovering from a mid-air collision in Washington DC that left 67 people dead, it was hit Friday evening by another plane crash… Continue reading Another plane crash in US: Small aircraft crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes on fire
Beirut, Feb 1 (IANS) Egypt and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Lebanon across multiple sectors, pledging assistance for the country’s recovery from the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. During… Continue reading Egypt, Iran reaffirm support for Lebanon
Jerusalem, January 31 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who were released on Thursday from captivity in Gaza — Agam Berger,… Continue reading Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages
Ramallah/Jerusalem, Jan 31 (IANS) Two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in Ramallah, the West Bank, according to Palestinian sources. According to eyewitnesses on Thursday, large crowds gathered… Continue reading Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel arrive in Ramallah
Niamey, Jan 31 (IANS) Niger’s Minister of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs Garba Hakimi officially declared at a ceremony that the country is free of onchocerciasis. With this landmark… Continue reading Niger becomes first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) An internal report by the Federal Aviation Administration suggested that the controller on duty when the deadly aircraft collision happened in Washington, D.C. was doing a… Continue reading Washington air traffic control tower reportedly understaffed when aircraft collision happened
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has lashed out at former President Joe Biden and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies after an American Airlines regional jet… Continue reading Trump criticises Biden administration, DEI policies after aircraft collision
Jerusalem, Jan 30 (IANS) Israel said it would sever all ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) starting on Thursday,… Continue reading Israel to sever ties with UN Palestinian refugee agency
Amman, Jan 30 (IANS) Jordan sent another 16 aid helicopters to Gaza as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver assistance to the coastal enclave. The helicopters carried 20 tonnes… Continue reading Jordan sends another 16 aid helicopters to Gaza
Baghdad, Jan 30 (IANS) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that Iraq rejects any attempts that aim to displace the Palestinian people. Hussien’s remarks came during a phone call with… Continue reading Iraq rejects attempts to displace Palestinians: FM
Nairobi, Jan 30 (IANS) Video-sharing social networking platform TikTok announced partnerships with global digital advertising firm Aleph Holdings and Kenya-based e-commerce platform Wowzi, which is expected to boost Kenya’s creative… Continue reading TikTok forges partnership to boost Kenya’s creative economy
Brussels, Jan 30 (IANS) The European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass, a strategic blueprint aimed at restoring the European Union (EU)’s economic edge and driving technological leadership as it seeks… Continue reading EU unveils plan to boost competitiveness
Jerusalem, Jan 29 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office.… Continue reading Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal
Lusaka, Jan 29 (IANS) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a solar photovoltaic project to increase access to electricity in refugee settlements in Zambia, improving the livelihoods… Continue reading UNHCR launches solar project to empower refugees in Zambia
