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Japan PM Fumio Kishida steps away from contesting next election

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Views: 2 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced his decision not to run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election next month, NHK News reported.Kishida explained his decision in a news conference on Wednesday. The prime minister said: “In the upcoming presidential election, it’s necessary to show the people that the Liberal Democratic Party will change. […]

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Putin meets Abbas, affirms position on the creation of Palestine

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Views: 6 Russian President Vladimir Putin received Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow on Tuesday, emphasizing Russia’s backing for the formation of a Palestinian state. Their dialogue addressed various topics, including bilateral relations, the Middle Eastern landscape, and the conflict in Gaza. Putin stated, “Today, Russia is compelled to safeguard its interests and protect its citizens

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Turkish Army chief visits England; Eurofighter interest soars

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Views: 7 BULGARIAN MILITARY During an official visit to England, the Chief of the General Staff of the Turkish Army, General Metin Gürak, made a significant stop at Royal Air Force Coningsby Base, according to Turkish sources. The visit included a thorough inspection of the EF-2000 Eurofighter Typhoon, a military aircraft that Turkey has expressed

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Teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest randomly stabs 5 people at a cafe in Turkey

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Views: 7 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A teenager wearing a helmet and bulletproof vest randomly stabbed five people at an open-air cafe in northwest Turkey before being detained by police, officials and media reports said Tuesday. The 18-year-old, identified as Arda K., broadcast Monday’s knife attack on social media through a camera attached to his

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China is on track to overtake France and the United States as the world’s leading source of atomic power

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Views: 9 By bne IntelliNews August 13, 2024 China is on track to overtake France and the United States as the world’s leading source of atomic power, a significant milestone in the global energy landscape, Bloomberg reports. The country’s rapid advancements in nuclear technology are expected to propel it to the forefront of nuclear energy production. China’s strides

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Indian doctors halt services in protest over rape, murder of trainee doctor

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Views: 6 TRT WORLD Resident Doctors in many Indian states have stopped all elective medical services, in protest after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a medical college in the eastern West Bengal state. The Federation of Resident Doctors’ Association (FORDA) had called for nationwide halting of elective services in hospitals starting

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Bangladesh chief justice, central bank chief quit amid protests

MTN Uganda Hosts 2024 Supplier Forum: A Showcase of Innovation, Collaboration, and Growth

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Views: 82 The MTN Supplier Forum was an interactive session between MTN and its vendors exploring strategies for supply chain optimization and the latest industry trends. MTN Uganda unveiled Strategic partnerships with financial institutions to offer quick and affordable financial solutions, including supplier invoice financing and loans. The Forum featured recognition

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Iraq’s Parliament takes the first step to lower the legal age of marriage for girls from 15 to 9.

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Views: 9 The proposed bill would allow Iraqi Shiites to follow the Ja’afari school of jurisprudence, which permits marriage for girls as young as nine and boys at fifteen. If passed, the changes, pushed by mostly Islamist Shiite parliamentarians, could legalise child marriages and allow for personal status matters to be ruled on the basis

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Flooding in Yemen has left atleast 30 people dead and hundreds displaced, official says

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Views: 8 AP NEWS SANAA, Yemen (AP) — A Yemeni official said Wednesday that 30 people have been killed and hundreds displaced in flooding in the southern city of Hodeidah following several days of heavy rains. Hodeidah Gov. Mugammad Qahim told Houthi rebel-controlled Masirah TV that the floods displaced people from 500 homes. Five people

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