Posts by Riah Stelmack
Gaza bakeries shut and painkillers on ration after month of Israeli blockade
One month since Israel closed all crossings to Gaza for goods, all UN-supported bakeries have closed, markets are empty of most fresh vegetables and hospitals are rationing painkillers and antibiotics. It is the longest blockade yet of Israel’s nearly 18-month-long war against Hamas. This week, during the normally festive Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, many…
Read MorePolish prime minister says his party was targeted in cyberattack ahead of election
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday that his centrist political party was the target of a cyberattack, and suggested that it could have been interference from the east — meaning Russia or Belarus — ahead of Poland’s presidential election next month. Tusk announced on the X platform that his Civic…
Read MoreNigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight years in South African jail
After spending eight years in jail, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women from his South African church has been found not guilty of all charges. Timothy Omotoso had denied the 32 charges in a trial that was broadcast live and gained huge interest across the country. In 2018, one witness told the court…
Read MoreNiger’s military leaders free ministers, but not ousted president
Niger’s military leaders have released more than 50 detainees, including former ministers in the government they toppled in 2023. Among them are the former ministers of defence, oil and finance, as well as several senior army officers, convicted or accused of plotting previous coups. Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been under house arrest since…
Read MoreEx-Shell boss tasked with cleaning up Nigeria’s oil sector
Nigeria’s president has appointed Bayo Ojulari – a former Shell executive – to lead the state-owned oil company, as part of sweeping reforms aimed at cleaning up the sector dogged by allegations of corruption, pollution and decades-long inefficiency. Mr Ojulari was picked in a “crucial” overhaul of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), the presidency…
Read MoreRival leaders of split Cyprus make inroads to work together but rift remains
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus made some progress Wednesday on fostering trust between their conflict-riven Greek and Turkish speaking communities, agreeing to delve deeper into the dangers posed by minefields and working together on environmental initiatives. But the two sides still have a long way to go to formally…
Read MoreIsraeli airstrike reportedly hits UN-run Gaza hospital, killing 19
An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has reportedly struck a hospital operated by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. At least 19 people were killed, including nine minors, and others were injured in the strike on Jabalia, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. An Israeli military spokesman said the claim was under investigation. WAFA also…
Read MoreDating in Iran – Cruising for love in the Islamic Republic
Dating is often fraught with its emotional ups and downs, compounded with the difficulty of meeting “the one” and the demands of modern life. But in the religiously conservative country of the Islamic Republic of Iran, finding Mr or Miss Right can be especially tough. Those seeking love often have to break the rules –…
Read MoreMonster 5.5-metre swells batter Sydney’s famous coastline
Massive waves coupled with a powerful spring tide caused damage along Sydney’s iconic coastline forcing some beaches to close and residents to evacuate as water inundated some homes. Australia’s world-famous Bondi Beach was also affected, where the huge swells caused glass doors of a surf club to shatter overnight, broadcaster ABC reported on Wednesday, citing…
Read MoreIsrael to expand military operation and seize ‘large areas’ of Gaza
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military will expand its operation in Gaza and seize “large areas” of the territory. In a statement on Wednesday, Katz said the expanded operation aimed to “destroy and clear the area of terrorists and terrorist infrastructure”. Seized areas would be “incorporated into Israeli security zones”, he said. He…
Read MoreOnly 19% of start-up founders in Germany are women, study shows
“Startup Germany” is written on a disk during an event showcasing the German and Portuguese start-up scene at the Web Summit technology conference. The share of women among start-up founders in Germany stands at only 19% and has seen a slight decline over the past year, according to a study. Sebastian Gollnow/dpa The share of…
Read MoreZelensky to meet with Western partners to discuss troop deployment
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Western military leaders are set to discuss the possible deployment of troops to Ukraine on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday. At…
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