insert_link World Tumultuous Kashmir region votes in 4th phase of India’s general elections Voters in 10 states will be going to polls to elect 96 members of parliament as India's mammoth election enters its fourth phase. Kashmir is in special focus as voters there go to the polls for the first time since the state lost its special privileges in 2019 as part of the ruling BJP party's nationalistic agenda. Correspondent Neha Poonia is on the ground to tell us more about the […] todayMay 13, 2024 15
insert_link World New study suggests climate change could mean declining malaria risk A new study led by the British University of Leeds predicts that the hot and dry conditions brought about by climate change will lead to an overall decrease in areas suitable for malaria transmission from 2025 onwards. Isaac Lukando bring us this report. todayMay 13, 2024 18
insert_link World United Nations General Assembly approves more UN privileges for Palestine todayMay 13, 2024 9
insert_link World Donald Trump says he would be ‘very proud’ to go to jail over violating the gag order in his hush money case Donald Trump says he would be 'very proud' to go to jail over violating the gag order in his hush money case. Addressing reporters on Friday, the former US president claimed he would go to prison for the country's constitution… something the judge overseeing the case has threatened if Trump continues to break the order. Sally Patterson has more. todayMay 13, 2024 25
insert_link World Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s plans? A national security expert looks at Israel’s attack on Rafah Palestinians crowd a street as smoke billows from Israeli strikes in Rafah on May 7, 2024. AFP via Getty Images By Gregory F. Treverton, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Israel entered Rafah, a city that marks Gaza’s southern border crossing with Egypt, on May 7, 2024, launching a military offensive that the U.S. and others have cautioned Israel not to pursue. President Joe Biden warned […] todayMay 10, 2024 32
insert_link World Future Media News, Top Stories: May 6th – May 10th https://youtu.be/ocuYJYvY62w In case you missed this week's top stories: Namibia prepares for elections with voter registration dates announced, Namibian delegation attends Italy's leading Fruit and Vegetable Expo, and investigations initiated into a death at Katutura Health Centre. AstraZeneca admits a rare side effect from its Covid-19 vaccine, and the government is monitoring developments. A new app launched by NUST UNESCO Research Chair aims to prevent violence. In regional news, […] todayMay 10, 2024 21
insert_link World India confirms withdrawal of its military personnel from Maldives India has confirmed that all security troops stationed in Maldives have left and have been replaced by civilian personnel. Maldives new government, that came to power on a pro-China plank last year, had asked India to repatriate troops by the end of this week. The move comes as Maldives Foreign Minister held talks with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi - the first such high-level engagement since ties deteriorated. Priyata […] todayMay 10, 2024 48
insert_link World Nippon Steel confident on U.S Steel purchase this year Japanese industrial giant Nippon Steel says it’s confident it will lock-in its purchase of US Steel by year-end. The deal has come under fire from both US President Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump who both say they would block the deal. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayMay 10, 2024 29
insert_link World Stormy Daniels back in court for Trump hush money trial The adult film star at the centre of Donald Trump's hush money trial is back on the stand on Thursday. It's the second day of Stormy Daniels' testimony - where she is being cross-examined by the defence. Meanwhile, Trump says he has filed a motion challenging the gag order which prevents him from speaking about the jury or witnesses in the case. He's pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of […] todayMay 10, 2024 34