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As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 12th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, October 18, 2023: Fighting At least 500 people have been killed in an Israeli air attack on the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in the besieged Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials have said. …

Here is the situation on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Fighting Russia’s defence ministry said it shot down two Ukrainian S-200 anti-aircraft missiles over the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula. The ministry issued two near-identical Telegram posts on Saturday night saying that Kyiv had “attempted a terrorist attack” at 6pm (15:00 GMT) and …

Aw, shucks – oysters in Falmouth Every October, I find myself drawn to the Falmouth oyster festival, where fresh oysters, pulled straight from the boats, are shucked before your eyes. As you wander, the streets of Falmouth are buzzing with lively music, bursts of laughter, and the salty scent of …

Nigerian music producer cum singer, Samklef, has said show promoters have agreed to cancel controversial singer, Naira Marley from events over alleged involvement in the death of his former signee, Mohbad. Naija News reports that Naira Marley and his associate Sam Larry have been accused by Nigerians of being involved …

Nigerian music sensation Bella Shmurda has announced the postponement of his upcoming Canadian Tour. On September 12, 2023, the general public was saddened by the news of the passing of 27-year-old …

Here is the situation on Monday, September 4, 2023. Fighting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov. Speaking in his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said the ministry needed “new approaches” and that he would seek parliamentary approval this week for Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s …

There is an urgent need to have actionable strategies to help strengthen plants and agricultural resilience to drought, heat waves, elevated temperatures, flooding, extreme precipitation, and insect outbreaks. Credit: Busani Bafana/IPS Opinion by Esther Ngumbi (urbana, illinois, usa) Friday, August 18, 2023 Inter Press Service URBANA, Illinois, USA, Aug 18 (IPS) …

Here is the situation on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Fighting Russia’s defence ministry said Ukrainian forces hit the Crimea bridge and several other unspecified targets in the annexed Crimean peninsula in a flurry of rocket and drone attacks. There were no casualties or damage, the ministry said. Russia’s foreign ministry …

Here is the situation on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Fighting Russian drones struck port and grain storage facilities in and around the Danube River port of Izmail. Ukraine’s infrastructure minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said the attacks damaged about 40,000 tonnes of grains expected by countries in Africa. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy …

The capital of Ivory Coast will host two major events this week with African legends led by Nigeria Super Eagles’ Austine Jay Jay Okocha and Didier Drogba. Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha and several other African legends have been confirmed by CAF for a busy day in Abidjan, Cote …