insert_link World Houthi rebel group offers places at Yemeni universities for suspended U.S students The Iran-backed Houthi militia, labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S., is offering educational opportunities in Yemen to American students suspended from colleges for participating in anti-Israel protests. This move comes after protests and Gaza solidarity encampments erupted at major U.S. schools, leading to over 1000 arrests. Benji Hyer reports on this development amid global tensions. todayMay 6, 2024 11
insert_link World U.S stops arms shipment for Israel Amid the Gaza conflict, the United States has stopped a shipment of US-made ammunition bound for Israel, a first since the war began. This move, from Israel's major financial and arms supporter, has raised concerns within both governments. While the White House National Security Council affirms continued support for Israel's defense, the halt signals a notable shift in US-Israel relations during the conflict- as Benji Hyer reports. todayMay 6, 2024 7
insert_link World Donald Trump’s former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks has taken the stand at the former president’s hush money trial. Donald Trump's former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks has taken the stand at the former president's hush money trial. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in an attempt to influence the results of the 2016 election. Ira Spitzer has more from outside the court in Manhattan where the trial is taking place. todayMay 6, 2024 19
insert_link World This week’s Future Media News Top stories https://youtu.be/ZNcnION90Gk This week's Future Media News Top stories: Best Of Namibia 2024 Awards Launch: Namibia Future Media Holdings and Venture Media Publications have launched the nominations round for the Best Of Namibia 2024 awards. The national pride campaign invites Namibians to recognize and celebrate businesses and organizations that contribute to the country's success. The nomination process is entirely online at bestofnam.com. Comments from Future Media CEO, Gary Stroebel, on […] todayMay 3, 2024 29
insert_link Business / Economics Will Solomon Islands’ new leader stay close to China? By Priestley Habru, University of Adelaide and Claudina Habru, University of Adelaide Former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele has been elected the next prime minister of Solomon Islands, defeating the opposition leader, Matthew Wale, in a vote in parliament. The result is a mixed bag for former prime minister Manasseh Sogavare’s Ownership, Unity and Responsibility (OUR) Party. The party won just 15 of 50 seats in last month’s […] todayMay 3, 2024 30
insert_link World India state of Kerala shuts schools as temperatures soar Many parts of India are grappling with scorching heat, with heatwave warnings in the southern state of Kerala forcing authorities to close schools. Temperatures in the state are 35 degrees celsius or 95 degrees Fahrenheit – but the weather department says it feels like 46 degrees celsius due to high humidity. Rebecca Bundhun reports. todayMay 3, 2024 22
insert_link World China to launch lunar mission China is scheduled to launch an uncrewed lunar mission that aims to bring back samples from the far side of the moon for the first time. It's been seen as a major step forward for the country's ambitious space program. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMay 3, 2024 14
insert_link Health / Medical Why is cancer called cancer? We need to go back to Greco-Roman times for the answer Amna Artist/Shutterstock By Konstantine Panegyres, The University of Melbourne One of the earliest descriptions of someone with cancer comes from the fourth century BC. Satyrus, tyrant of the city of Heracleia on the Black Sea, developed a cancer between his groin and scrotum. As the cancer spread, Satyrus had ever greater pains. He was unable to sleep and had convulsions. Advanced cancers in that part of the body […] todayMay 3, 2024 23
insert_link World Body recovered from Baltimore bridge crash site After over a month since the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore that claimed the lives of six individuals, including the recently discovered body, recovery efforts continue. The catastrophe occurred when a massive container ship lost power and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and sending construction workers plummeting into the water below. President Joe Biden has pledged to oversee the reconstruction of the […] todayMay 3, 2024 25