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HAVANA. – International sales of Cuban cigars soared 31 percent last year, as global demand rises for luxury products. Cuban cigars are the island nation’s most emblematic export. Exporters say the surge represented a turnover of US$721 million. High-end specialised products, and limited and exclusive editions were among the main drivers of the growth. China […]
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ABUJA. – Thousands of Nigerians rallied against soaring living costs on Tuesday as the worst economic crisis in a generation leaves many struggling to afford food. Demonstrators hoped nationwide protests called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) umbrella union would pile pressure on the government, which brought in reforms last year that have had a […]
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THE HAGUE . — The United Nations’ highest court on Monday wrapped up historic proceedings into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of lands sought by Palestinians for a future state, with most voices at the hearing arguing against the Israeli government. Over six days, the International Court of Justice heard from an unprecedented number […]
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WASHINGTON DC. – People across the world have highlighted the bravery and sacrifice of the US active duty soldier who was protesting the genocide in Gaza On Sunday, February 25, Aaron Bushnell became the first active duty US soldier to use self-immolation to protest the actions of the military he was a part of. “I’m […]
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SEOUL. – Amid South Korea’s ongoing struggle with one of the world’s lowest fertility rates, a Korean construction company has taken a bold step to tackle the issue head-on. Booyoung Group, led by founder Joong-keun Lee, has implemented a groundbreaking initiative to encourage its employees to have children by offering substantial cash bonuses upon childbirth. […]
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THE HAGUE. – China has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the Palestinians “must not be denied” justice at a hearing on the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. “Justice has been long delayed, but it must not be denied,” China’s Foreign Ministry’s legal adviser Ma Xinmin told the court in The Hague […]
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Rio de Janeiro. – Foreign ministers of the G20 gathered Wednesday in Brazil to discuss poverty, the climate crisis and heightened global tensions. Brazil which took on the annual presidency of the bloc, laid out its priorities. It notably pushed for stronger representation of developing nations in global governance institutions and multilateral banks. “Brazil’s presidency […]
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BEIJING. – The US veto at the UN Security Council against a cease-fire has pushed the besieged enclave of Gaza to a “more dangerous situation,” China warned yesterday. “China voted in favour of a UN Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza,” said Mao Ning, spokeswoman of China’s […]
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KRAMATORSK, Ukraine. – As the Ukraine war enters its third year, the infantry of 59th Brigade are confronting a bleak reality: they’re running out of soldiers and ammunition to resist Russian forces. One platoon commander who goes by his call sign “Tygr” estimated that just 60-70 percent of the several thousand men in the brigade […]
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MOSCOW. – In a sign of growing de-dollarization efforts, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (Brics) have ditched the US dollar in 95 percent of their trade. The secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Tatiana Mohaghan, revealed the massive shift in currency usage in Russia’s dealings with the two countries. The shift […]
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LUSAKA. – The Zambian government yestreday announced a restriction on the export of maize and mealie meal due to a prolonged dry spell that could affect the harvest. Minister of Agriculture Reuben Phiri said the restriction will only be lifted after a careful assessment of the next harvest. “Owing to the prevailing situation, the government […]
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UNITED NATIONS. – The United States yesteray again vetoed a draft United Nations Security Council resolution on the Israel-Hamas war, blocking a demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire as it instead pushes the 15-member body to call for a temporary ceasefire linked to the release of hostages held by Hamas. Thirteen council members voted in […]
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ABUJA. – Several Nigerians in the northeastern state of Borno are refraining from food after their governor called for “divine intervention” over the country’s grave economic and security situations. On Friday, Governor Babagana Zulum urged residents to partake in a one-day statewide fast this week in response to the rising cost of food and the […]
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Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent SOUTH Korea and Cuba agreed to establish ambassador-level diplomatic relations between the two countries through diplomatic and official exchanges, at the United Nations in New York, last week. Cuba is the nation’s 193rd diplomatic country and one remaining member of the United Nations which did not have diplomatic ties with South […]
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ADDIS ABABA. — The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday that 10,8 million children in Ethiopia are in need of emergency humanitarian aid in 2024. In its latest Ethiopia Humanitarian Situation Report, the UN agency said at least 20 million people, including about 10,8 million children, are in need of emergency humanitarian aid […]