FILE PHOTO: Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rule on emergency measures against Israel following accusations by South Africa that the Israeli military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide, in The Hague, Netherlands, January 26, 2024. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File PhotoEgypt on Sunday said it will formally join the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice which accuses Israel of violating its obligations under the Genocide Convention in the Gaza Strip. On May 10, South Africa submitted an urgent request for the indication of additional provisional measures and the modification of previous provisional measures indicated by the ICJ in the case. South Africa in January asked the World Court to declare that Israel was committing genocide in Gaza and to order Israel to stop its military campaign in Gaza. The court instead issued a general order that Israel must make sure it prevents acts of genocide.

SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova was sworn as the first female president of North Macedonia on Sunday and immediately reignited a diplomatic spat with neighboring Greece. At the ceremony in the country’s parliament, Siljanovska-Davkova referred to her country as “Macedonia,” rather than the constitutional name “North Macedonia.”

RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The exodus of Palestinians from Gaza’s last refuge accelerated Sunday as Israeli forces pushed deeper into the southern city of Rafah. Israel also pounded the territory’s devastated north, where some Hamas militants have regrouped in areas the military said it had cleared months ago.

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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova was sworn as the first female president of North Macedonia on Sunday and immediately reignited a diplomatic spat with neighboring Greece. At the ceremony in the country’s parliament, Siljanovska-Davkova referred to her country as “Macedonia,” rather than the constitutional name “North Macedonia.”This prompted Greek Ambassador Sophia Philippidou to leave the inauguration ceremony. A few hours later, von der Leyen posted her congratulations to the new president: “Congratulations, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, on becoming the first female President of North Macedonia. The decades-old dispute was resolved in 2018, when both sides signed an agreement and the constitutional name “North Macedonia” was adopted. Greece then lifted its objection to North Macedonia joining NATO and applying for EU membership.

Saudi Arabia recently concluded agreements with a number of African countries with the aim to achieve sustainable agricultural development and promote food security. Abdul Rahman Al-Fadhli carried out last week a visit to Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Ghana where he explored future investment opportunities and prospects for cooperation. Al-Fadhli agreed with Senegalese Prime Minister Ousman Sonko to strengthen and develop bilateral relations in the fields of agriculture, food security, fisheries and livestock. He also discussed with Ivorian Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani aspects of joint cooperation in the fields of agricultural investment, livestock and food security to bolster future investment opportunities. The Saudi minister held an extensive meeting with representatives of the Ivorian private sector to learn about the most prominent companies and their products, in addition to identifying agricultural investment opportunities that benefit both countries.

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By Euronews with APThe unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of colour in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday. The effects of the Northern Lights, which were prominently on display in the UK, were due to last through the weekend and possibly into next week. Chen Shuo/XinhuaFriday's storm is the first severe geomagnetic storm watch NOAA has issued since 2005. The most intense solar storm in recorded history, in 1859, prompted auroras in central America. The flares seem to be associated with a sunspot that’s 16 times the diametre of Earth, NOAA said.

Walker soon broke down in tears while talking to DeCosta and continued crying as he spoke with Ravens coach John Harbaugh. Walker, the 19th wide receiver taken in this year's draft, has the potential to be Jackson's No. North Carolina coach Mack Brown blasted the decision, telling the NCAA "shame on you." [I'd] probably be [undrafted] or coming back [to North Carolina]; I didn't really know at that point, but that was pretty much my mindset. "It's no bad blood between me and the NCAA," Walker said after being the 113th player taken in this year's draft.

A rare celestial event, the auroras or ‘ Northern Lights ’, was visible across various parts of the globe for the another consecutive night on May 11, as per an AFP report. Also Read | Northern Lights visible in India? Aurora borealis may glitter tonight in this state"I have the sensation of living through a historic night in France... (Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP)View Full Image Northern lights appear in the night sky above the Brocken early Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Schierke, northern Germany. (Reuters / Chris Helgren)View Full Image The Northern lights fill the sky at the Bogus Basin ski resort on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Boise, Idaho.

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BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - New Americans and Vermont natives celebrate Africa Day in Burlington. The Old North End Community Center held the gathering, organized by New American Public Health Initiative and several other local organizations. Celebrations centered on Pan-Africanism, a movement aimed at creating solidarity and freedom among those of African ancestry. “The importance of being African, being proud Africans, and also being proud to be part of citizenship and citizens of Vermont,” Fala explained. Africa Day was formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day.