Two lionesses rescued from conflict zones in Ukraine are to find a new home in a Scottish zoo. The five sisters zoo near the village of Polbeth is preparing to welcome Luna and Plusza, who were evacuated from an area affected by heavy shelling in eastern Ukraine in 2022. They were initially sheltered in Kyiv…
Mr Patrick Agbambu, International Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Security Watch, says over 70 per cent of Africa remains affected by various levels of insecurity. Agbambu disclosed this in Abuja on Monday while speaking with newsmen on the upcoming 18th edition of Africa Security Watch Award and Conference slated for December in Doha,…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Moldova and Moldovan President Maia Sandu on the vote in favour of joining the EU in spite of accusations of election interference by Russia. “In the face of Russia’s hybrid tactics, Moldova shows that it is independent, it is strong and it wants a European future’’…
The head of German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, has called for the European Union to de-escalate the dispute with China over tariffs on electric cars. “We need more free trade instead of new trade barriers. “That is why it is important to find a solution that suits both the EU and China,” chief executive Ola Källenius…
Israeli warplanes has began bombing branches of Al Qard Al Hassan, a financial institution affiliated with Hezbollah, local media reported. The report confirmed that the branch of the financial institution in Chiyah in Beirut’s southern suburbs had been attacked, with no immediate casualties reported yet. Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari has threatened earlier that the…
China’s National Health Commission has released its first set of guidelines aimed at standardising the diagnosis and treatment of obesity. Over past years, China had witnessed an upward trend in the morbidity rate of its overweight and obese population, according to the guidelines issued by the commission. As an independent disease and a major causative…
Overshadowed by international crises, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank annual meeting is due to start on Monday in the U.S. capital, Washington. The meeting is to bring together finance ministers, representatives from the financial sector and development cooperation, as well as central bankers. The discussions, set to run until Sunday, are…
The German government hopes to create the framework conditions for Germany to become the leading artificial intelligence (AI) country in Europe, ministers said on Monday. Steps include a business-friendly implementation of the European Union’s new AI regulations and better data availability for innovative start-ups, said Digital Minister Volker Wissing at the government’s Digital Summit in…
Cuba has expressed delight at the flourishing bilateral ties with Nigeria, which hit a landmark of 50 years in 2024. According to the Cuban government strengthening ties with Nigeria remains its core objectives as both countries have made significant achievements in varied sectors. Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero disclosed this at the weekend…
Napoli came away from Empoli with all three points on Sunday, but the Serie A leaders struggled against stubborn opponents, and manager Antonio Conte was content to get the win after a disappointing opening 45 minutes. A second-half penalty by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia earned a 1-0 win, but Napoli could easily have trailed at the break…
