Wed 24 April 2024: The UN on Tuesday highlighted the alarming surge in conflict-related sexual violence globally, shedding light on the devastating effect on women and children caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts. “It records 3,688 UN-verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence committed in the course of 2023, reflecting a dramatic increase of 50% […]
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Wed 24 April 2024: Rand Water has assured residents that the contamination which affected the quality of drinking water in the Greater Evaton area has been resolved and tap water is now safe for consumption. The water contamination affected the quality of drinking water in Palm Springs, Zone 7 Sebokeng, Beverly Hills, Sonder Water, Graceland, […]
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Wed 24 April 2024: The film “Civil War,” which depicts America on the brink of collapse, had a successful box office debut in the United States during its first week of release. According to a statement from TME Films, the movie premiered in the U.S. on April 12th and earned $25.7 million in its opening […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: India’s cut and polished diamond exports in 2023/24 plunged 27.5 per cent from a year ago to a $15.97 billion due to sluggish demand from the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates, a leading trade body said on Monday. The fall in exports forced the world’s biggest diamond polisher […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: Zambia saw a 37% year-on-year increase in malaria cases from 8.1 million in 2022 to 11.1 million in 2023, the country’s health minister said Sunday. Sylvia Masebo said the country also saw a 19% increase in malaria deaths from 1,343 in 2022 to 1,602 in 2023, translating to 30,400 citizens being […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: Afghan interim deputy prime minister for administrative affairs highlights interim government’s desire to foster good relations with OIC member countries. The interim Taliban government has expressed its intention to send a representative to the 15th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Gambia. According […]
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The packets of the spice brands that have come under the radar. Tue 23 April 2024: New Delhi: Indian spices are under the glare of international food regulators. Specifically, MDH Madras Curry Powder, Everest Fish Curry Masala, MDH Sambhar Masala Mixed Masala Powder and MDH Curry Powder Mixed Masala Powder. Hong Kong’s food regulatory authority […]
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The western passage of the Umm Jirsan lava tube. Green Arabia Project Tue 23 April 2024: If you look from above, you can see thousands of stone structures dotting the landscape of the Arabian peninsula. On the ground, you can find a bounty of stone tools and ancient fireplaces scattered along the edges of ancient lakes, as […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: Google Maps Australia has unveiled new eco-friendly features in honor of Earth Day to motivate drivers to choose more environmentally responsible modes of transportation, The Guardian reported. The tech giant will encourage tourists to either take public transport or walk to their destinations. Australians who still intend to travel will be […]
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Tue 23 April 2024: In light of growing cyber threats, the African Union (AU) has urged its member nations to strengthen their cyber defenses, Xinhua reported. The call was made during a cyber diplomacy-themed workshop that brought together representatives of diplomatic missions of the AU member states at the AU headquarters in the Ethiopian capital […]
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