Afghans Mustn’t Suffer Religious, Ethnic Violence, Say Regional Security Officials
Peaceful civilians in Afghanistan must not suffer from violence because of their religion or ethnicity, regional security officials said in a statement following consultations. "Peaceful civilians in Afghanistan must not suffer from violence due to t...
No Official Russian-American Contacts On Ukraine – Maria Zakharova
Maria Zakharova said that the main reason for the lack of such contacts is the destructive policy of US President Joe Biden's administration, "which set the defeat of Russia in Ukraine as its goal" Moscow and Washington have no contacts on Ukraine, a...
COVID-19: Hundreds Of Bodies Buried In Mass Grave On New York Island
Workers wearing hazmat suits have been spotted burying caskets in a mass grave on New York's Hart Island as the number of burials quadruples amid the coronavirus pandemic and the city's death toll rises to more than 4,200. Hart Island sometimes referred to as Hart's Island has a grisly history and started being used as a cemetery during the civil...
Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze Ends 12-month La Liga Goal Drought Against Real Valladolid [VIDEO]
Samuel Chukwueze has put an end to his La Liga goal drought as Villarreal overpowered Real Valladolid 2-0 on Monday night. The 21-year-old Nigeria international had gone on a 12-month run without finding the net, however, he rediscovered his scoring form against the White and Violets. His 21st-minute strike propelled Unai Emery’s men to their fourth victory of the 2020-21 Spanish top-flight campaign. https://twitter.com/Eng_Villarreal/status/1323359321816764418?s=20 Needing a home win to consolidate on their...
Dementia, Seventh Leading Cause Of Death Globally Says WHO
The World Health Organisation has disclosed that dementia is the seventh leading cause of death globally. The organization also added that dementia research accounts for less than 1.5 percent of total health research output. Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from the usual consequences of biological aging. According to WHO, there are...
SA finance minister calls for cannabis to be legalized
South African Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has called for the legalisation of cannabis trade in order to collect more tax revenue. He made the announcement on Twitter that he will put the idea to the cabinet: https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215298577167241221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215298577167241221&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 He also tweeted a series of pictures showing it already growing: https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215284166608216064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215284166608216064&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 https://twitter.com/tito_mboweni/status/1215293438628896768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1215293438628896768&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flive%2Fworld-africa-47639452 In 2019 South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that the private possession, use and cultivation of...
UN General Assembly Elects Czech Republic To Replace Russia On The Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) met on Tuesday to elect the Czech Republic to replace Russia on the Human Rights Council, with 157 votes in favor and 23 abstentions. The Czech Republic’s term begins Tuesday and will expire on December 31...
Any Chinese Military Flights Into Taiwan’s Airspace, Will Be Treated As ‘First Strike,’ Defense Minister Says
Chinese fighter jets or drones that intrude into Taiwan’s territorial airspace will be regarded as a “first strike,” Taiwan’s Defense Minister warned Wednesday, as the island seeks to step-up its defenses in response to Beijing’s military pressure. Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng made the remarks while addressing lawmakers on the threats posed by China’s recent spate of escalatory measures, which has seen Chinese...
Earthquake Death Toll In Afghanistan Exceeds 920
At least 920 people have been killed and about 620 others injured in an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, Deputy Minister of State for Disaster Management Sharafuddin Muslim said on Wednesday. His statement was broadcast by the TOLOnews TV channel. ...
Labour Minister Shot Dead At Home By Own Bodyguard
Uganda’s State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Col (rtd) Charles Okello Engola, was shot dead Tuesday morning at his home in a Kampala suburb. The minister’s aide-de-camp Ronald Otim also sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Mulago Hospital for treatment. “He (Engola) was shot at his residence in Kyanja by one of his bodyguards who allegedly fired several...
