Lilongwe: The toll from Tropical Cyclone Chido in Malawi has risen to 13 dead, with over 45,000 people impacted by severe rainfall that hit the country from Sunday to Tuesday, according to local officials on Wednesday. Charles Kalemba, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), reported that the number of injuries has increased.
Beirut: Lebanon has finalized a $7.3 million agreement with France aimed at enhancing green agriculture development, as reported by the National News Agency (NNA). The pact was signed in Cairo during a seminar dedicated to promoting sustainable agriculture, with Lebanese Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan in attendance. The initiative is designed to assist around 2,500.
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed support for the recent agreement between India and China aimed at enhancing their relationship and addressing border issues, as stated by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, on Wednesday. Dujarric highlighted the importance of this bilateral diplomacy, stating, “We welcome the positive outcome from this significant effort.” He emphasized the.
Kyiv: Britain is increasing its military assistance to Ukraine with a new aid package that features naval drones, air defense systems, and artillery, according to British Defence Secretary John Healey. Healey announced that training for Ukrainian soldiers under Operation Interflex, a multinational military initiative led by Britain, will continue into 2025, irrespective of any developments.
Mumbai: At least 13 persons were drowned to death while as two others have been critically injured after a private ferry boat in a suspected collisded with another vessel near the Gateway of India. The chief Minister of Mumbai stated the incident occured at around 3:55 when a pessenger vessal collided with another vessal of.
Harare: As the festive season approaches, Zimbabwe is ramping up its efforts to combat smuggling, particularly along its borders. Tafadzwa Muguti, Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet, highlighted that the country is losing up to 1 billion USD in revenue due to smuggling. Smuggling typically increases during the.
Seoul: On December 18, the South Korean government announced a series of measures aimed at boosting corporate investment, in response to concerns that the recent political instability, including the declaration of martial law and the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, could harm the economy. Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who led the meeting attended by.
Several aftershocks hit the region following the initial quake, including one measuring a magnitude of 5.5 in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to the US Geological Survey.
Seoul: For the first time since 2010, the number of South Korean workers taking parental leave decreased in 2023, reflecting a broader trend of declining marriages and childbirths. According to Statistics Korea, 195,986 workers utilized parental leave last year, a 3% drop from the previous year, marking the first annual decline in this data series..
Beijing: India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for discussions with his Chinese counterpart and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This meeting is part of the India-China Special Representatives’ talks scheduled for Wednesday, aimed at repairing bilateral relations that have been strained for over four years due to the military standoff in.