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At least 94 people were killed by Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza on Saturday, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, as Israeli operations intensified in the central belt of the enclave. Qatari broadcaster Al jazeera reported 210 fatalities on Saturday evening, citing the Gaza government media office. It said more than 400 were wounded. Many of the dead arrived in… Read More

Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time, a result of warming ocean waters amid human-caused climate change according to scientists. Coral reef bleaching across at least 53 countries, territories or local economies has been confirmed from February 2023 to now, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and International Coral Reef Initiative reported… Read More

Israel said Saturday it rescued four hostages who were taken captive by Hamas fighters on October 7. The army said it rescued Noa Argamani,25, Almog Meir Jan 21, Andrey Kozlov 27, and Shlomi Ziv (40), in a complex special daytime operation in Nuseirat. The hostages were rescued in two separate locations in the heart of Nuseirat, it said. Hamas kidnapped… Read More

A rare and expensive beauty in her hands. This is the Eden Rose, a pink diamond ring that is expected to fetch $10 million when it’s auctioned on Tuesday. The stone is being sold by Christie’s in New York. The auction house believes it’s worth the sky-high price tag. “The Eden Rose, which I’m holding in my hand is a… Read More

Pope Francis gathered the Palestinian and Israeli ambassadors to the Vatican Gardens on Friday to pray for an end to the war in Gaza, marking the 10th anniversary of a similar encounter with the Israeli and Palestinian presidents with a new appeal for peace. “Every day I pray that this war will finally end,” Francis told the small gathering, which… Read More

President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the Russian economy is growing despite heavy international sanctions and the country has expanded economic ties with countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as he sought to court investors. Addressing the leaders of Bolivia and Zimbabwe and business leaders at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said Russia “remains one of… Read More

Last updated: 7 hours ago The blaze, believed to be caused by an electrical short circuit during repair work, destroyed over 25 shops. Local authorities and civil services responded quickly to contain the fire and treat the injured. A judicial investigation is underway to determine the exact cause and potential liabilities of the incident. More about Sourced from Africanews Read More

Horrific violence and the risk of famine continue to stalk the people of Sudan, UN humanitarians warned on Friday (07 Jun), as they echoed condemnation by the UN Secretary-General of an attack on a village south of Khartoum that reportedly left more than 100 dead. Briefing journalists in Geneva from Port Sudan, Mohamed Refaat, the UN migration agency (IOM)’s chief… Read More

Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced that it will acquire a maximum of 3.5 million power meters by the end of 2024 in a move to increase revenue collection in the West African state. The country’s Ministry of Power, through its cabinet secretary Adebayo Adelabu, announced this, echoing the recent resolution by the government to purchase over 10 million meters in… Read More

Last updated: 1 hour ago For the first time, participants from nations including Cuba, Senegal and Sweden competed in front of a panel of 30 judges. Over three days, 174 participants prepared pizzas and empanadas for a jury of distinguished chefs, pizza makers, bakers, journalists, and renowned gastronomic figures both locally and internationally. The event featured thrilling displays of dough-tossing… Read More