insert_link World Putin and Assad discuss Middle East tensions Syria's President Bashar al-Assad paid a surprise visit to Moscow - for talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The two leaders discussed recent developments in the Middle East, which Putin described as an "escalation". The meeting is seen as an attempt at defusing tensions between Turkey and Syria. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. today25 July, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Egypt raises fuel prices as part of IMF-backed reforms Egypt announced Thursday a 15-percent increase in petrol prices, part of a reform package requested by the International Monetary Fund to proceed with a $5 billion loan to the cash-strapped government. The Egyptian petroleum ministry said the price hike would come into effect on Friday. The announcement comes ahead of an IMF meeting on Monday to review the April payout package, unlocking $820 million in funds after […] today25 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical One person dies from AIDS-related illness every minute UNAIDS says the AIDS pandemic can be ended by 2030 if more is done to fund initiatives and protect human rights. In a new report released this week, the organisation says if world leaders stick to their commitments the public health threat can be ended. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York. Meanwhile, new HIV infections are rising in three regions, namely the Middle East and […] today24 July, 2024
insert_link World IS claims responsibility for Oman attack Islamic State, the Sunni Muslim dominated militant group, has claimed responsibility for Monday's attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Oman. At least six people as well as the three attackers are believed to have been killed. Middle East correspondent William Denselow reports. Reuters reports that the assault commenced on Monday evening at the Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in the Wadi al-Kabir area of Muscat, Oman's capital, according […] today17 July, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Caltex brand returns to Namibia By Selma Ikela, via News on One The Caltex brand is returning to Namibia six years after Astron Energy bought a majority share of the business. Chevron has appointed Bachmus to sell, market and distribute its oils and fuels using the Caltex brand. The two companies signed a long-term retail trademark licensing agreement to grow the Caltex-branded service stations nationwide. Caltex is a globally recognised premium […] today2 July, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change Heat waves can get dangerously hot, especially when it’s also humid. gjohnstonphoto/iStock/Getty Images Plus By Scott Denning, Colorado State University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. My parents said the planet is getting too hot for people to live here. They called it climate change. What does that mean? – […] today17 June, 2024
insert_link World US Secretary of State urges Hamas to agree to ceasefire proposal, following UN Security Council vote U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says if the proposed ceasefire agreement in Gaza fails, only Hamas will be to blame. Blinken is in the Middle East discussing the proposal with regional leaders, in his eighth visit there since the war broke out. As Mitch McCann reports: today12 June, 2024
insert_link World EU migration policy is getting tougher: the 3 new tactics used to keep African migrants out By Chris Changwe Nshimbi, University of Pretoria and Inocent Moyo, University of Zululand Nearly a decade has passed since migration to Europe from Africa and the Middle East reached a peak in 2015, referred to as the year of the “migrant crisis”. Over a million people from Africa and the Middle East applied for asylum in the European Union (EU). Since then, numbers have […] today11 June, 2024
insert_link World Blinken in Middle East to push peace plan U.S Secretary of State. Antony Blinken. is in the Middle East as Washington steps up efforts to secure a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. It comes amid reports the US is working on a deal with Hamas to release five American hostages held by Hamas. Nick Harper reports for us from Washington. today11 June, 2024
