The precarious situation in Syria and Jordan remains unchanged even after decades of conflict. This makes it impossible to consistently rebuild the destroyed infrastructure and revive the economy. To alleviate the suffering in Syria and its neighboring country Jordan and to stop further migration toward […]
Day: November 30, 2022
Counterfeiting Cargo Shipment at Vienna Airport Disguised as “Aid Delivery” to Ukraine
The shipment, weighing more than 2 tons, was temporarily stored and the trademark right holders were notified. The shipment contained 300 pieces of earphones, 1,611 pieces of cell phone accessories, 388 pieces of clothing and accessories, 2,080 pieces of logos in the form of various […]
Photos: Tunisian fans celebrate despite World Cup exit
Tunisia outplayed France 1-0 at Education City Stadium in Doha, Qatar but the shock victory was not enough for them to make it to the last 16 of the World Cup in Qatar. The Carthage Eagles took the lead at 58 minutes thanks to France-born […]
Who is the new US Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries?
Democrats in the House of Representatives, one of the two branches of the United States Congress, have selected New York’s Hakeem Jeffries to lead their caucus. His appointment, following a unanimous vote on Wednesday, was historic. Never before has a Black politician been named a […]
US President Joe Biden announces Indigenous spending increase
President Joe Biden has announced plans to improve consultation and increase spending on Indigenous issues in the United States as part of his commitment to “prioritise and respect nation-to-nation relationships”. In a speech at the Department of the Interior in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, during the […]
Brazil: Amazon deforestation drops, but devastation still rampant
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has fallen in the 12 months through July, new government data showed, as incoming President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks to restore protection for the vital rainforest. National space agency (INPE) data released on Wednesday showed 11,568sq km (4,466sq […]
Argentina coast past Poland 2-0 to top World Cup Group C
Argentina coasted past Poland in a 2-0 victory on Wednesday night to top Group C and confirm their place in the last 16 of the World Cup, signalling a return to form for the South American giants after a poor start to this year’s tournament. […]
Mexico defeat Saudi Arabia but fail to make World Cup last 16
Henry Martin and Luis Chavez scored for Mexico as they Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a thrilling Group C match, but it wasn’t enough for El Tri to qualify for the World Cup knockout stage, with Poland snatching the second qualifying spot in the group behind […]
Chinese city of Guangzhou eases COVID curbs after protests
Authorities in the Chinese city of Guangzhou have eased COVID restrictions a day after demonstrators in the southern city clashed with police amid a string of protests against Beijing’s strict measures to control the coronavirus pandemic. China has imposed widespread lockdowns and travel restrictions, and […]
Will Mozambique recover from its $2bn corruption scandal?
It’s become known as the “hidden debt scandal” … and is one of the biggest corruption cases in recent years. A court in Mozambique has begun delivering its verdict, which is expected to take five days, in the trial of 19 people accused of a […]