The landscape of Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip lies in ruins
The landscape of Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip lies in ruins, a stark reminder of the violence that has engulfed the region. For displaced Palestinians recently allowed to…
De la Fuente extends contract to Euro 2028 as Spain’s team coach
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced that it has extended the contract of Luis de la Fuente, the coach of the Spanish national team, until after the 2028 European…
Measles situation in Kyrgyzstan remains acute
The measles situation in Kyrgyzstan remains acute, the official Kabar news agency reported on Thursday, citing the country’s health ministry. The capital city of Bishkek reported the highest increase in…
Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.6 percent in 2024
Hungary’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.6 percent in 2024, the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) said Thursday. Following the release of the data, Hungarian Minister for National Economy Marton…
Ethiopia aims to increase its electric power generation capacity to 13,000 megawatts
Ethiopia aims to increase its electric power generation capacity to 13,000 megawatts (MW) by 2028, President Taye Atske Selassie has said. The country is working hard to expand its renewable…
Cyberattack: South African Weather Service (SAWS) website remains down
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) website remains down following a cyberattack Sunday, but its weather forecasts have not been interrupted, the SAWS said Thursday. The SAWS said in a…
Ebola outbreak in Uganda
Health authorities in Uganda have confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital Kampala. They state that a patient infected with the virus died on January 29. The…
No survivors likely after plane crash
At a press conference, American authorities stated that they do not believe there are any survivors after the plane crash that occurred on Thursday night. 64 people were on board…
UK: Retail crime is at its highest level on record, more than three times its level in 2020
A survey released by the British Retail Consortium revealed on Thursday that retail crime is at its highest level on record, more than three times its level in 2020. Data…
Two Israeli and five Thai hostages handed over by Gaza militants
The Israeli military said two Israeli and five Thai hostages were handed over by Gaza militants to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Khan Younis camp in southern…