Kenya: Death toll from floods reaches 136 as waters wipe towns off the map
The death toll from flood-related incidences has risen to 136 in Kenay as foods wipe towns off the map. According to the National El Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Centre, the number of households displaced stood Friday at 92,432, which comprises 462,160 people. He added that the Kenya Defence Forces also airdropped food items in Isiolo County. Floods have affected livestock and agriculture, with acreage of farmlands submerged and an outbreak of pneumonic cattle diseases raging. The impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon has also been destructive and deadly in Somalia and Ethiopia.
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December 02, 2023 21:37 UTC
Animal box office collection day 1: Ranbir Kapoor film creates history in North America, grosses over $2.5 million
Animal box office collection day 1: Ranbir Kapoor's Animal is off to a great start not only in India, but also in North America. As per film trade analyst Ramesh Bala, Animal has become the 'highest grossing Hindi film on day 1' in North America. Also read: Ranbir Kapoor's Animal will likely take over Pathaan's box office opening at ₹60 cr Animal box office collection day 1: Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna film becomes highest grossing Hindi film on day 1 in North America. Animal box office collection in North AmericaHe tweeted on Saturday, "Animal North America gross $2.5 million (approximately ₹20.8 crore) and counting. !”Animal box office collection in IndiaAs per the early estimates reported by Sacnilk.com, the film has garnered roughly ₹61 crore nett on day 1 at the domestic box.
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December 02, 2023 14:12 UTC
South Korea launches military spy satellite amid threats from North Korea
Amid growing threats from North Korea, South Korea successfully launched its first indigenous military spy satellite from a US military base in California on Friday (local time), Yonhap news agency reported citing South Korea's defence ministry on Saturday. It reported that the satellite was launched with the help of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base. As South Korea has relied on U.S. commercial and military assets for high-resolution imagery, it has been pushing to establish an independent military satellite network to gather information on North Korea. Yonhap news agency reported that beginning with an electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) satellite, South Korea plans to send four more synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites into space by 2025 to better monitor North Korea. It reported that the Kill Chain system is a pillar of South Korea's three-pronged deterrence system that also includes the Korea Air and Missile Defence system and the Korea Massive Punishment and Retaliation, an operational plan to incapacitate North Korean leadership in the event of a major conflict.
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December 02, 2023 14:07 UTC
Uno Minda building land banks in TN, Pune and North India
Chennai, Dec 2 (IANS) In order to set up additional capacities to meet the future demand, automotive ancillaries major Uno Minda Ltd is building land banks in different states, said a top company official. We need land to set up additional capacities to cater to the future demand," said Nirmal K Minda, Chairman and Managing Director. The company has bought 86 acres in Pune in Maharashtra and is looking to acquire about 95-100 acres in North India, Sunil Bohra, Group Chief Financial Officer and CEO-Safety & Comfort System said. "We are building a land bank for future expansion. In the electric vehicle segment, Uno Minda will focus on the passenger vehicle segment going forward.
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December 02, 2023 13:45 UTC
New Lord Mayor Of London Hails Maturity Of Gulf Economies
By Arab NewsBy Alex WhitemanMaturation of Gulf states’ economies presents further opportunities to deepen the relationship between the region and the UK, the new Lord Mayor of the City of London told Arab News before departing for COP28 in the UAE. “When it comes to that investment it’s enormously welcome, but what I think is great is it shows how Saudi and other Gulf states have really matured their economies,” Mainelli said. “And then, interestingly, the Lord Mayor will typically spend two weeks of travel around the Gulf each year. “I believe there’s a lot more work to be done when it comes to carbon markets … but we do need to get these to work,” he added. It is “fairly evident” that the Gulf is determined to find workable solutions to address the climate crisis, he added.
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December 02, 2023 11:36 UTC
Agriculture officials confirm 25th case of cattle anthrax in North Dakota this year
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A new case of cattle anthrax has been confirmed in southwest North Dakota’s Grant County, bringing the number of cases in the state to 25 this year, according to state agriculture officials. Those cases have led to about 170 cattle deaths, North Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Ethan Andress told The Bismarck Tribune. The year’s North Dakota outbreak is the worst since 2005. Most people associate anthrax with the weaponized version used in 2001 attacks, when five people died and 17 others were sickened from letters containing anthrax spores sent through the mail. ___This story has been corrected to note that this year’s outbreak is the worst since 2005 in North Dakota, not South Dakota.
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December 02, 2023 10:31 UTC
ConocoPhillips celebrates start-up of new natural gas field offshore Norway
ConocoPhillips celebrates start-up of new natural gas field offshore Norway(WO) – On Friday, Dec. 1, the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland visited the Ekofisk Complex with partner companies, contractors and authorities, celebrating the start-up of the Tommeliten A natural gas and condensate field in the North Sea. Representatives from partner companies, contractors, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, as well as local authorities took part in the celebration. The Tommeliten A field started production on Oct.13, delivering natural gas to Europe nearly six months earlier than scheduled. The total resource potential is estimated in the range of 120-180 MMboe, mainly comprising of natural gas (approx. The field is a U.K.-Norway trans-boundary field as it extends from Norwegian Block 1/9 into U.K. Block 30/20.
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December 02, 2023 05:43 UTC
Chinese school wins honors at Dubai climate summit
Beijing No 35 High School students Tang Yingxi, 17, and Jiang Huanlin, 18, along with their teacher Peng Minjie, bagged the Global High School awards in the East Asia and Pacific categories for their vacuum glass solar PV panels. They can also be applied to electric cars for emergency electricity generation, according to a video released by the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Peng said the award couldn't have come at a better time as their school is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. Tang Yingxi (center), the brains behind the solar PV panels, is joined by his team mate Jiang Huanlin and teacher Peng Minjie after the Zayed Sustainability Prize awards ceremony in Dubai, UAE, on Dec 1, 2023. It' the importance of designing those new materials, especially for such energy and new combined materials, for the school.
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December 02, 2023 04:46 UTC
U.S. State Department lauds Morocco’s counterterrorism strategy – The North Africa Post
The U.S. State Department has praised Morocco’s comprehensive counterterrorism strategy, which includes vigilant security measures, regional and international cooperation, and counter radicalization policies. In its latest annual report released Nov.30 on terrorism in the world, the State department said the United States and Morocco have a long history of strong counterterrorism (CT) cooperation, hailing the Kingdom’s CT which continued in 2022 to mitigate the risk of terrorism. The State Department report also cites Morocco’s engagement in countering the Financing of Terrorism. Morocco is a member of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force. Morocco’s imam training center in Rabat trains imams mostly from West Africa, said the State Department report.
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December 02, 2023 04:45 UTC
Global Burden of Diabetes Increasing Among Older Adults
The global burden of diabetes significantly increased between 1990 and 2019 among older adults, according to study findings published in Wiley. As the world’s population shifts toward older age groups, especially in Asia, Europe, and the United States, the prevalence of diabetes has grown among adults older than 70 years of age. Outcomes were the prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) of diabetes between 1990 and 2019 among individuals aged 70 years or older. However, the researchers noted a higher prevalence rate among men aged older than 90 years compared with women of the same age. Between 1990 and 2019, diabetes prevalence rates increased more among men compared with women across all age groups.
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December 02, 2023 04:22 UTC
Thierry Bolloré joins About:Energy’s Board of Directors - IT News Africa
About: Energy, appoints Thierry Bolloré to its Board, where he will steer the company’s automotive and partnership strategy. The company focuses on innovative battery development using high-quality data to expedite strategic decision-making throughout the supply chain. Its software platform, ‘The Voltt,’ empowers customers to enhance in-house battery development programs, reducing costs and integrating seamlessly with existing modeling software, thereby reducing time to market. Thierry Bolloré, as a Board Director, sees the industry at a crucial point in its electrification transition, highlighting the pivotal role of battery modeling and development. Thierry believes About:Energy is well-positioned to lead the industry’s growth as battery demand rises, expressing delight in joining the Board at this pivotal time.
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December 02, 2023 02:59 UTC
Abdulaziz Al-Gudaimi, Aramco Veteran, Joins EIG as Senior Advisor and Chairman of MENA Operations
Valdosta, GA (31601)TodayShowers and thunderstorms. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%..TonightCloudy with periods of rain. Thunder possible. Chance of rain 80%.
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December 02, 2023 01:46 UTC
Nigeria: Results-Based Financing for off-grid projects increases
There has been growth in Results-Based Financing (RBF) in West Africa specifically, with Nigeria seeing the bulk of investment. The Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA) report – Unlocking Off-Grid Solar: How Results-Based Financing is driving energy access and powering productivity – says that RBF can deliver supply-side subsidies. “Although overall there is a prevalence of schemes in East African countries, there has been a progressive growth of RBFs in West Africa since 2020-2021. “Examining the total funding committed through RBF programmes shows that they have been predominantly concentrated in East and West Africa. In East Africa, funding is more evenly distributed among key markets such as Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia.
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December 02, 2023 01:13 UTC
Clashes in West Bank as Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners – video
Israeli security forces fired teargas and rubber bullets to disperse Palestinians who gathered in the West Bank town of Beitunia to welcome prisoners released from Israeli jails early on Friday. Under a deal between Israel and Hamas, the prisoners were freed in exchange for hostages being kept in the Gaza Strip. Israel had said it would not allow celebrations to be held for released prisoners in the parts of the West Bank it controls
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December 01, 2023 23:23 UTC
Iran: Gaza, “Axis of Resistance” and Nuclear Calculations
In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Iran Project Director Ali Vaez to talk about Iran’s position on the war in Gaza and its advantages and drawbacks for Tehran. They also assess how the war has affected Iran’s nuclear ambitions, with its nuclear program ever more advanced and a potential nuclear crisis looming. They talk about Iran’s relations with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states and the prospects that diplomacy in the region can reduce risks of a wider war, either related to Gaza or Iran’s nuclear program. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more analysis on the risks of U.S.-Iran escalation, check out our Q&A Understanding the Risks of U.S.-Iran Escalation amid the Gaza Conflict, as well as our Iran and Israel/Palestine pages.
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December 01, 2023 23:06 UTC