Biden averts government shutdown after signing spending bill but aid for Israel, Ukraine stalls
The House voted to prevent a government shutdown. Without enough GOP support, new Speaker Mike Johnson had to rely on Democrats. President Biden, meanwhile, has been at the APEC Summit in San Francisco this week to refocus on Asia.
Israeli PM says efforts to minimise civilian casualties hampered by Hamas fighters
Hamas said in a statement late on Thursday that claims by the Pentagon and US State Department that the group uses Al Shifa for military purposes “is a repetition of a blatantly false narrative, demonstrated by the weak and ridiculous performances of the occupation army spokesman.”
London exhibition lays bare how women from Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana are trapped in sex slavery in UAE
The exhibition is an immersive journey into the dark and complex world of human trafficking, providing visitors with an opportunity to hear real testimonies from survivors and activists from Africa and around the world.
African World Cup qualifiers: Mo Salah ensures Egypt have strong start as Nigeria, Angola falter
Mohamed Salah scored four times and took his goal tally for Egypt past 50 as they began their World Cup qualifying campaign with an expected victory over tiny Djibouti while Nigeria were held to a shock home draw by Lesotho on Thursday. Salah’s performance ensured a 6-0 win for Egypt...
Kenya could lose up to 7.25 per cent of GDP to climate change by 2050 – World Bank report
With about 90 per cent of its electricity coming from renewable sources like hydro-generation and geothermal wells, Kenya is well positioned to provide solutions to other countries looking to lower their emissions, the report said.
Israel says it found Hamas tunnel at Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital as UN voices concern over aid delivery
Hamas said in a statement late on Thursday that claims by the Pentagon and US State Department that the group uses Al Shifa for military purposes “is a repetition of a blatantly false narrative, demonstrated by the weak and ridiculous performances of the occupation army spokesman.”
Why hairdressers in US are being trained under CDC-funded programme to push Covid, flu shots
Hairstylists who sign up for a six-month commitment participate in two day-long trainings where they receive tools so they can “feel more confident” talking to their clients about taking vaccines. They will be trained in motivational interviewing, Covid-19 basics, flu basics and long Covid basics
