insert_link World Ukraine will work with ‘any reality’ after US elections Ukraine will work with whoever wins the US presidential election later this year, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told AFP on Thursday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. With former US president Donald Trump the frontrunner to win the Republican nomination, there are fears Washington's policy on Ukraine would change if he wins. With Congress already divided on giving more arms to Ukraine, some worry Trump will […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 15
insert_link Health / Medical Tobacco use declines despite tobacco industry efforts to jeopardize progress Globally there are 1.25 billion adult tobacco users, according to the latest estimates in the World Health Organization (WHO) tobacco trends report out today. Trends in 2022 show a continued decline in tobacco use rates globally. With about 1 in 5 adults worldwide consuming tobacco compared to 1 in 3 in 2000. The report shows that 150 countries are successfully reducing tobacco use. Brazil and the Netherlands are seeing success after they […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 11
insert_link APO International Alfa Romeo “MILANO” History in a name Its name will be MILANO. Alfa Romeo (www.AlfaRomeo.com) has chosen a name with a strong historical value for the brand’s first Sport Urban Vehicle, faithful to its sporting DNA, which will also be available in a 100% electric version; A clear tribute to its hometown, ambassador of Made in Italy around the world, international capital of design, symbol of innovation and sustainability, and leader in the automotive transition to electric; Since 1910, the […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Oil demand growth to halve in 2024: IEA World oil supply will continue to rise this year, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, as it predicted that demand growth would continue a downward slide throughout 2024. The Paris-based IEA, which advises oil-consuming nations, said it expects increase in global oil demand to halve from 2.3 million barrels per day (bpd) last year to 1.2 million bpd in 2024. It cited economic headwinds, tighter efficiency standards and growth in […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 22
insert_link Science & Technology South African researchers are tracing the vibrational language of elephants – using fossils By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Researchers in South Africa have unearthed groundbreaking evidence that sheds light on the ancient communication methods of elephants. A research team led by Charles Helm of the African Centre for Coastal Palaescience at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa published the report on ScienceDirect, a scientific research journal, in September 2023. The team discovered 35 fossilized elephant track sites, some of which are the […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 42
insert_link Lifestyle Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systematic review of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health. What evidence there is suggests that the sound levels reported in studies of more than 50,000 people often near, or exceed, permissible safe limits, conclude the researchers. And given the popularity of these games, greater public health efforts are needed to […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 14
insert_link Uncategorized New bill to try to enforce clean drinking water A boy on his way home with a drum filled with water from a private borehole. Behind him are empty reservoirs meant to supply homes in Mazista, Kgetlengrivier Municipality. Archive photo: Steve Kretzmann By By Steve Kretzmann via GroundUp Almost two-thirds of water-supplying municipalities (94 of 144) were failing to provide clean drinking water to residents in 2022. In 61 municipalities water treatment and supply was in “a critical state” according to the […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 10
insert_link APO International Employees in the Middle East, Turkiye, Africa region think they would earn 41% more if they had better digital skills According to a recent Kaspersky survey[1] (www.Kaspersky.co.za), over half of employees surveyed in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region feel the lack of digital skills when working on computers and other digital equipment. If they had higher digital skills, employees think they would earn 41% more, on average. Specifically, respondents in Egypt said they would earn 53% more money with higher digital skills, in the UAE – 44% […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 6
insert_link APO International Orange eSport Experience launches special eFootball 2024 edition in Abidjan for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 Orange (www.Orange.com), a major partner of eSport in Africa, is celebrating eFootball 2024 at the special edition 'Orange eSport Experience' on January 19 and 20, 2024 in Abidjan, bringing together 14 African countries. Since 2016, the Orange Group has been supporting the development of eSport in Africa through the organization of national and international competitions designed to bring to light young gaming talents from the region. Officially created […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 14