Day: Sep 1, 2024
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Uganda Airlines Celebrates 5 Years of Rebirth and Growth
1–2 minutesThis week marks a significant milestone for Uganda Airlines as it celebrates its fifth anniversary since being relaunched. The national carrier, which had been grounded for nearly two decades, resumed operations in 2019 with an initial fleet of four Bombardier CRJ 900s. Over the past five years, Uganda Airlines has made remarkable strides in rebuilding…
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Critical Look at the World Health Organization and Its Global Influence
1–2 minutesThe World Health Organization (WHO) is often portrayed as a benevolent global entity dedicated to the fight against diseases and the promotion of health worldwide. However, a closer examination reveals concerns about its true motivations and objectives. Critics argue that the WHO is far from the impartial public health agency it claims to be. Instead,…
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Urgent Appeal for Aid: Kiteezi Landfill Disaster Leaves 261 Families Displaced and in Need
1–2 minutesIt has been over three weeks since a catastrophic garbage landslide struck the area near the Kiteezi landfill in Uganda, claiming at least 35 lives and destroying homes and property. This unprecedented disaster has drawn international attention, with 28 residents still missing and 261 families displaced. The displaced individuals are currently taking refuge in a…
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Ethiopia Calls for Regional Unity to Combat Al Shabaab Threat in Somalia
1–2 minutesEthiopian Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie has urged countries in the Horn of Africa to form a united front to tackle the growing threat posed by Al Shabaab in Somalia. Speaking at a press briefing in Addis Ababa on Friday, Atske Selassie highlighted the militant group’s capabilities, warning that Al Shabaab is “well-equipped” to carry…
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Nigeria’s Mpox Cases Reach 48 as U.S. Donates Vaccines to Combat Outbreak
1–2 minutesThe number of confirmed mpox cases in Nigeria has risen to 48, with the virus now detected in Abuja and 20 other states, according to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Despite the growing number of cases, there have been no reported fatalities. In response to the outbreak, Nigeria received 10,000 vaccine doses from…
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Israeli Military Commander Killed in Jenin Amid Escalation in the Occupied West Bank
2–3 minutesJenin, Occupied West Bank – September 1, 2024 An Israeli military commander has been killed during the ongoing military operations across the occupied West Bank, marking a significant casualty in the regime’s escalating conflict with Palestinian resistance groups. The Israeli army confirmed the death of 20-year-old Elkana Navon, a squad commander, in a statement released…
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Syria Condemns Israel’s Escalation of Violence Against Palestinians, Criticizes Western Support
2–3 minutesDamascus, Syria – September 1, 2024 Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has strongly condemned Israel’s recent claims of restraint regarding its military operations, labeling them as “meaningless” in light of the ongoing violence against Palestinians. In a statement released on Saturday, the Syrian government denounced what it described as Israel’s “dangerous” escalation of…
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Yemeni Armed Forces Strike Israeli-Bound Ship in Gulf of Aden in Support of Gaza
2–3 minutesGulf of Aden – September 1, 2024 The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced that Yemen’s forces successfully carried out a military operation targeting an Israeli-bound ship in the Gulf of Aden. The operation, which involved the use of multiple missiles and drones, was conducted in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, who are…
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Mass Polio Vaccination Campaign Begins in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
2–3 minutesGaza Strip – September 1, 2024 A mass vaccination campaign has been launched in the Gaza Strip to inoculate children against polio, as the region grapples with a deteriorating healthcare system amid Israel’s ongoing military offensive. The Gaza Health Ministry announced that the campaign began on Saturday at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, marking the…
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Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri Condemns Israeli Actions, Calls for Unwavering Support for Palestinians
2–3 minutesBeirut, Lebanon – September 1, 2024Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri, has strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pursuing a deliberate strategy aimed at the fragmentation of the West Asian region. Speaking on Saturday, Berri underscored the essential need for unwavering support for the Palestinian people amid what…
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