Sri Lanka cabinet approved a proposal to establish a financial stability fund with an initial allocation of one billion Sri Lankan rupees (3.3 million U.S. dollars), the government’s information department said. President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented the proposal to the cabinet seeking approval to establish the fund, the department said on Tuesday. The Central Bank of…
Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed “Appointed Son of God” who founded a church in the Philippines called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) has been charged with a criminal offence. Revered by his followers as a divine figure capable of supernatural feats, Quiboloy wields influence beyond the pulpit and into the highest levels of politics, with…
A cross-section of Abuja-based football coaches have urged the Nigeria Women’s National Under-20 football team, Falconets, to go for a win against Japan. The Falconets will take on Japan in the round of 16 at the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup at Estadio Metropolitana de Techo, Bogota, Colombia, on Friday by 2pm. The coaches,…
Renowned climate scientist and environmental consultant, Prof. Jimmy Adegoke says Nigerians in diaspora can help the country navigate its development challenges. Adegoke called on the Federal Government to collaborate with these Nigerians to develop the country under president Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The professor spoke at a media chat following the send-off dinner hosted…
Germany’s decision to impose stricter border controls has raised concerns within the Dutch government over potential disruptions to trade, local media reports. Dutch Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber said, while she understands Germany’s decision, clarity is needed on how the new controls would be enforced and their specific impact. Faber also emphasised the importance…
Australia is working with partners, including the UK, to put pressure to see a real change in the situation in Gaza,” Penny Wong, Australia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday. The foreign minister said the Australian government made it clear earlier that the only export permit applications approved for items to Israel are for items requiring…
The first ever Drugs and Social Issues Taskforce meeting, targeting drugs and other related social problems in Fijian schools, has been held in Suva. While addressing stakeholders, the Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca said children are the future leaders, who must be protected and educated well to make good decisions. Kuruleca said children took…
A UN spokesman on Tuesday said flooding has affected Sudan and Chad, while drought has affected Lesotho, another African country. Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, made the announcement at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) ‘s daily briefing. He said OCHA has warned that heavy rains…
The outgoing President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, Dennis Francis, has described the session as eventful as three resolutions on the Gaza conflict were among the achievements recorded. Francis told journalists on Monday in New York that a milestone declaration to accelerate investment in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was also…
US Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Presidential nominee will face a possible combative former President Donald Trump of the Republican Party as the two candidates will go head-to-head for the first and perhaps only time in a debate on Tuesday before voters head to the polls in November. Tuesday’s debate will be the first…
