insert_link World Trump Casts Doubt on Attending Upcoming Debate Against Kamala Harris, Criticizes ABC Network Donald Trump has cast doubt over his attendance in the upcoming presidential debate, where he is set to face off against Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. The former President has hit out at the US network hosting the debate, ABC. Our Mitch McCann reports: todayAugust 27, 2024 39
insert_link World UN forced to temporarily halt aid deliveries in Gaza A Senior United Nation official says it has been forced to pause its humanitarian aid deliveries in Gaza. Speaking to reporters in New York on Monday, the top security official said the security situation has now become extremely dangerous for the UN to operate. Here's Jody Jacobs reporting for us: todayAugust 27, 2024 26
insert_link World Hurricane Hone leaves thousands without power in Hawaii Emergency services in Hawaii are surveying the damage left by a powerful hurricane over the weekend. Thousands of homes and businesses lost power in the US state, with Hurricane Hone weakening into a tropical storm on Sunday night local time. As our correspondent Sally Patterson reports. todayAugust 27, 2024 19
insert_link Africa UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo 2024 to Showcase Top Zimbabwean Enterprises to UK Market On 5th October 2024, the UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo will convene at the Bethel Convention Centre in Birmingham, marking a significant milestone in the economic relationship between Zimbabwe and its diaspora community. Organised by the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) and Vaka Ekhaya, this event aims to foster substantial investment opportunities and wealth creation, responding to the Zimbabwean government’s call for diaspora involvement in the nation’s economic development. The Expo […] todayAugust 23, 2024 15
insert_link World Modi becomes first Indian leader to visit Ukraine India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Ukraine, a month after he visited Russia for talks with President Putin. The trip to Kyiv is the first by an Indian leader in three decades, and it comes as the war in Ukraine continues. New Delhi has not publicly condemned Russia's invasion but Prime Minister Modi expressed deep concern over the conflict. He said India is ready to extend 'all possible cooperation' […] todayAugust 23, 2024 30
insert_link World North Korea says U.S. helicopter sales to Seoul a ‘provocation’……… North Korea says that the United States' planned sale of military helicopters to South Korea is a provocative act. It comes as Washington and Seoul are currently holding annual military drills to improve combat readiness. East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports. todayAugust 23, 2024 23
insert_link Health / Medical UK Regulator Rejects Alzheimer’s Drug for NHS The UK health regulator has ruled out offering a much-anticipated Alzheimer drug to patients on the National Health Service after concluding the costs of the drug outweighed its benefits. But having passed safety tests, 'Lecanemab' could still be available privately for those able to pay tens of thousands of dollars per year for private treatment. Here's Stuart Smith with more from London. todayAugust 23, 2024 24
insert_link World Vivek Ramaswamy Criticizes Biden-Harris Administration, Endorses Trump for 2024 Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has criticized the Biden-Harris administration for failing to unite the country and endorsed former President Donald Trump as a better option for the White House. He particularly targeted Vice President Kamala Harris, accusing her of opposing popular policies like fracking and private health insurance, and claimed she and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, lack clarity on their policy positions. todayAugust 23, 2024 38
insert_link World More calls for a Gaza ceasefire at Thursday’s UN Security Council United Nations humanitarians reiterated their calls for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza. International NGO, Save the Children's representative told a special UN Security Council meeting on Thursday that the polio outbreak in Gaza is going to have devastating consequences for the children there, if something is not done soon. Corresponding for us is Jody Jacobs from New York where the Un is Headquartered. todayAugust 23, 2024 35