Rising food prices lead to smuggling and protests in Nigeria as the country's predicament worsens.
Nigeria is on the verge of a food crisis as millions of people cannot pay for basic essentials due to smugglers' exaggerated pricing. Due to the circumstances, trade unions have called for rallies against the government's handling of the crisis. In the last year, food prices have increased by about 40%, making it difficult for many Nigerians to feed their families or themselves. The crisis shows no signs of abating, leaving the nation's future unknown.
Zimbabwe Gold will be the name of the country's future currency.
Zimbabwe will soon use a new currency. The southern African country is switching from its sinking local currency to a new one backed by international currencies and gold. Its central bank intends to stabilize and reduce inflation by doing this.
Namibian desert town sees a return of sandboarding
Sandboarding is booming in Namibia's coastal resort town, surrounded by miles of captivating dunes. This growth is being aided by the nearly twofold increase in cruise ships that landed at nearby Walvis Bay in the previous year.
Saudi Princess' Straight Talk On Gaza War & Israel-Palestine Conflict Goes Viral.
According to Saudi Arabia, the protection of Palestinians is a condition of any prospective normalization agreement with Israel. The Saudi Envoy to the United States discussed the Saudi Arabian nation's stance at the World Economic Forum. She emphasized the necessity of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza. To learn more, view the entire video.
As Ukraine commemorates two years since the Russian invasion, four Western leaders are in the city.
Though their president is confident, fewer Ukrainians think they will win. Ammunition is running low, the army is removing soldiers from strategic cities, and the United States may not continue to support the government. Joining Al Jazeera live from New Delhi is Theresa Fallon, Senior Fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Director of The Center for Russia Europe Asia Studies.
Climate change alters the feeding habits of Arctic Reindeer
The dietary patterns of reindeer have significantly changed due to climate change in the Arctic, especially in the last ten or so years. These fantastic animals are currently having difficulty surviving on their own, particularly in the cold. Stay tuned for additional information!
Brazil: Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado accelerated dramatically in 2023
Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado area, a huge tropical grassland famed for its rich biodiversity, rose dramatically in 2023 and exceeded that of the rainforest.
Despite the conflict, displaced Gaza residents send their best wishes for Ramadan.
In UN-run shelters, Palestinian youngsters who have been forcibly driven from their homes are keeping Ramadan. Parents are doing their best to maintain a sense of normalcy while Israel persists with its offensive.
Mexico: A boat capsizes in Oaxaca, Mexico, leaving eight Chinese migrants dead.
In Mexico, where a vessel overturned, and eight Chinese nationals were discovered dead on the country's southern coast. The prosecutor's office reported one man and seven ladies on board.
US Air Force blows up Minuteman III on a test flight.
The US Air Force blew up a Minuteman III missile after detecting an abnormality after it was launched. The Minuteman III is critical to the US military's strategic arsenal.
Furious Sun unleashes enormous solar flare; most significant flare hits Earth in ten years.
The Sun's unpredictable activity peaked late Tuesday when the giant sunspot AR3664 emitted a gigantic solar flare, the most powerful explosion of this solar cycle. Stay tuned for further details!
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