At least 19 people were killed in Myanmar after heavy rains triggered floods in and around the war-torn country’s capital city, with rescuers moving some of the 3,600 people displaced to safer areas on boats, according to the national fire service. Adverse weather brought on by Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Asia this […]
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MTN Uganda joins Busoga Kingdom to celebrate the 10th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV MTN Uganda joined the Kingdom of Busoga in celebrating the 10th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV. As part of its contribution to the 10th coronation anniversary celebrations, MTN
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force [JASDF] has been given the go-ahead by the United States to purchase nine KC-46A air refueling military aircraft, alongside additional equipment. This entire package is estimated to cost around $4.1 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency cleared the sale on September 13, following which Congress was notified. This acquisition means that
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Rancho Palos Verdes, United States: US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris again took their campaigns to battleground states Friday as a racially charged row over Haitian immigrants intensified with the Republican leader promising “large deportations.” Trump, 78, was due to hold a rally later Friday in Nevada, where his campaign says he will
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Sinawo Zenani, 26, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court sitting in Butterworth for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Lusanda Sikisi, who was only 27 years at the time of her death. National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali, said Sikisi had a protection order against Zenani when he murdered her. She
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Despite their crucial role in saving lives, Uganda’s nurses and midwives are grappling with severe challenges, including long hours, minimal pay, and a lack of support. Many healthcare workers feel physically and emotionally exhausted as they continue to perform beyond their training to meet the demands of an overstretched healthcare system.”We are awake day and
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is able to raise $600m (R10.6bn) to fight a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency’s head said on Thursday. The World Health Organisation declared mpox a global health emergency in mid-August, after a new strain began spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo
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The operations of Russia’s most popular messenger Telegram of internet guru Pavel Durov have been disrupted for several hours on August 21, according to Tass and other media. The disruption was particular to Russian mobile networks and IP addresses only, while along with Telegram other messengers such as WhatsApp, Skype, Facebook Messenger, Discord, and Steam
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The US aircraft carrier, USS Theodore Roosevelt, has departed the Middle East after completing its mission, the Pentagon said today. The USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is heading to the Indo-Pacific area of operations after completing its mission in US Central Command, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said. US Defense
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium, the Premier League title chasers announced on Thursday. The Gunners said in a statement that the 42-year-old Spaniard, who has reportedly agreed a three-year deal, “has been a key figure in re-establishing us as a force back at the top of
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