World record marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya died in an automobile accident The Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, who lost his life in an automobile accident, is receiving tributes. The record-breaking 24-year-old athlete was expected to be among the leading candidates for gold at the Olympics in Paris later this year.
UN Security Council meets in emergency; topics include famine in Gaza and threats against relief workers.
The UN secretary-general issued a dire warning on Friday, stating that there is an urgent need for a "quantum leap" in the delivery of life-saving supplies because children in Gaza are dying of starvation and dehydration. "The doors to starvation are opened when the gates to aid are closed," declared Guterres.
If the US bans TikTok, China will get a 'taste of its own medicine.'
On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives approved a bill that would prohibit TikTok from operating in the nation if its Chinese owner, ByteDance, does not sell the app to a company that meets US regulatory requirements. Keep an eye out for additional information!
The "Wonderful Tonight" guitar will be auctioned at Bonhams in London.
Are you a music lover? Are you a fan of guitars? If so, this is for you: Eric Clapton's Wonderful Tonight Guitar is up for auction. See the video for additional information.
Gita Gopinath of the IMF supports Japan's new approach. Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, comments on the Bank of Japan's possible change in monetary policy as the world's markets keep a close eye on Japan. Gopinath emphasizes the significance of a gradual approach and good communication to avoid market disruptions, particularly in light of the decreasing output gap in Japan and the attractive growth prospects of pay negotiations.
UN Security Council meets in emergency; topics include famine in Gaza and threats against relief workers.
The UN secretary-general issued a dire warning on Friday, stating that there is an urgent need for a "quantum leap" in the delivery of life-saving supplies because children in Gaza are dying of starvation and dehydration. "The doors to starvation are opened when the gates to aid are closed," declared Guterres.
Israeli bombings destroy the Lebanese village of Nakoura, killing over fifty inhabitants in under six months.
Since October, about fifty civilians have been murdered by Israeli bombardment in Lebanon. Journalists, doctors, and kids are all included in this. Hezbollah and the Israeli army have been exchanging fire, resulting in the clearing of border towns on both sides.
Production of maple syrup in Canada reaches a 5-year low.
According to new data from Statistics Canada, maple syrup output has reached a five-year low, and supplies of the beloved pancake topping are running low. Keep an eye out for additional information!
China's market collapse of $6 trillion | World Business Watch With the value of Chinese and Hong Kong equities dropping by $6 trillion from their peak in February 2021, China's stock markets are in free fall. According to reports, the government is considering requiring banks to sell dollars, intervene directly in the stock market, and create a $282 billion fund to stabilize it.
South Africa's mining job losses are giving the ANC serious electoral problems as unemployment rises.
The unemployment rate in South Africa is at an all-time high. According to statistics, one in three persons do not have a job. The industry with the most recent layoffs is mining. Furthermore, the government is under pressure to generate employment and draw in voters with just two months until the elections.
Israel is obstructing food and supplies; WFP stops delivering food to the north due to security concerns
Thousands of Palestinians are being forced to starve to death as a result of Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid and food supplies into Gaza. In particular, there are long lines of hungry kids in the northern section of Gaza who are in severe need of food. More and more grave situations are being reported by aid organizations including the UN World Food Program and the Palestine Red Crescent. Because it is unsafe to deliver aid to the north, the WFP has recently stopped doing so.
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