Democrat Tom Suozzi Monday called progressive critics of Israel “clueless” as he pushes for Jewish support in the special election battle for the Long Island seat once held by disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos. They don’t understand what a serious threat this is to not only Israel and Jews throughout the world, but to America and our allies,” Suozzi told Politico. “They’re just not educated about the issues.”Suozzi journeyed to Israel recently and visited some of the villages that were attacked by terrorists on Oct. 7. Suozzi urged voters to prioritize expanding the ranks of pro-Israel Democrats to counter progressive critics. “If you care about Israel and you want bipartisan support for Israel to continue into the future, you need strong, outspoken pro-Israel Democrats,” Suozzi said.

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Regulatory bodies swiftly grounded some versions of Boeing's 737 MAX 9 jet pending inspections after the emergency, which miraculously saw no major injuries. The incident is the latest setback for the manufacturer, particularly over the 737 MAX. Story continuesThey both occurred on 737 MAX 8 planes, which are slightly smaller than the MAX 9. After the Alaska Airlines incident, the FAA said that around 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 worldwide would be grounded for inspections, with each check taking four to eight hours. In October, Boeing executives said they were focused on increasing output to 38 MAX planes per month.

Deribew also mentioned the Human-Well pharmaceutical company, which is present in Ethiopia. “These companies have significantly contributed to job opportunities for Ethiopian youth and have generated additional revenue for the country’s economy,” he stressed. The Ethiopian ambassador recalled that we are working closely with the leaders of Wuhuan Engineering Group to construct a fertilizer factory in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia has developed 29 public and private industrial parks to provide investors with ready-made production plants with integral services, adequate infrastructure, and waste treatment facilities. The diplomat reiterated his Government’s commitment to fostering and improving the existing cordial relations with Hubei Province and China.

After Friday's incident in the US, the European Union's regulator followed the example of its US counterpart. But it expected disruption to be minimal as it believed no European airlines used Max 9s with the configuration covered by the FAA order.

Brest, France: Six sailors set out on the 40,000km around-the-world Ultim Challenge from France on Sunday, hoping to complete one of the sport’s “biggest challenges” inside 50 days. Under bright winter sunshine in the Brittany port of Brest, the first such race on super-powerful but relatively fragile trimarans got underway. The Edmond de Rotshchild, helmed by Charles Caudrelier, was the early evening leader with an advantage of a few nautical miles. The most recent was Francois Gabart, who set the record for the enterprise in 2017 after 42 days spent at sea. “There’s impatience, stress, concentration, emotion, a little bit of everything... I’m going to make the most of it,” said Laperche.

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Alaska Airlines has grounded its entire fleet of 65 Max 9s for inspections and maintenance. United Airlines, the world's biggest operator of Max 9s, grounded its entire fleet of 79 Max 9s and is seeking to "clarify the inspection process and requirements for returning" them to service. Six other airlines use the Max 9: Panama's Copa Airlines, Aeromexico, Turkish airlines, Icelandair, flydubai, and SCAT Airlines in Kazakhstan, according to Cirium. Copa said it had temporarily suspended 21 Boeing 737 Max 9s to comply with the FAA's order. The incident has also renewed questions about the safety of Boeing's Max aircraft, which the newest version of the company's storied 737.

With those and other enabling factors in place, could Ethiopia be Africa’s next big fintech giant? Those telcos will play a critical role in establishing an Ethiopian fintech ecosystem too. One of the key avenues it’s identified for doing so is by scaling digital payments through mobile money services. GSMA figures show that just 4.2% of adult women and 5.1% of adult men had mobile money accounts in 2022. As more and more of those solutions fall into place, Ethiopia will be well on its way to unlocking its potential and becoming Africa’s next fintech giant.

Ethiopia Coffee's Woldemanuel Getu topped the list of Ethiopia Premier League sanctions after he was suspended for four games following hearings. The Ethiopian Premier League Competition Leadership and Disciplinary Committee held a meeting on Monday , January 7, 2016 after examining the disciplinary reports submitted by referees and observers in the Ethiopian Premier League match(s) held in the 9th week. One of the games held this week,Ethiopia Coffee played against Hawassa city, Ethiopian Buna's Woldemanuel Getu was sent off for hitting an opposing player and the player was suspended for 4 games and fined 3 thousand birrs according to the disciplinary guidelines of the EFE.

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has announced a new policy granting Qatari citizens a three-month entry visa upon arrival. This policy, as reported by Wego, is aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and boosting tourism between Ethiopia and Qatar. Ethiopia Decides to Grant Qatari Citizens Entry Visa on Arrival#MOFAQatar pic.twitter.com/ZnarBCDT4m — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) January 7, 2024Under this new policy, Qatari citizens will be able to obtain their visas directly at Ethiopian airports. The decision to implement a three-month visa-on-arrival for Qatari citizens marks a significant step towards fostering stronger economic ties and mutual understanding between the two nations. The Ethiopian government is encouraging Qatari citizens to discover the country’s diverse attractions, from the historic sites of Addis Ababa to the breathtaking landscapes of the Simien Mountains.

Somaliland’s Defence Minister, Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye, has resigned in protest over a controversial deal granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea via a port in the breakaway Somali region. Ateye, hailing from the Awdal region of Somaliland, expressed his dissent, criticizing President Muse Bihi Abdi for not consulting the ministers about the Ethiopia port deal, with Ateye himself learning about it through media reports. The deal has been perceived as pivotal for Ethiopia, offering access to the Red Sea and potentially recognizing Somaliland’s independence​​. Ethiopia, a landlocked nation, signed the initial agreement with Somaliland to use its Red Sea port of Berbera. In Somaliland, the announcement of the port deal was met with celebrations in the streets, with locals viewing it as a significant step towards international recognition and economic opportunities beyond Somalia’s influence​​.

News: OLF “gravely concerned” over safety of Ethiopian nationals in Somalia as tension over Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU escalatesOromo Liberation Army (OLF) appealed to Somali politicians, scholars, religious leaders, elders, activists etc. in Somalia to protect civilians (Picture:OLF/Facebook)Addis Abeba – Opposition group, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLF) has expressed “grave concern” over escalating tension between Ethiopia and Somalia following the signing of an MoU between the Ethiopian government and Somaliland. “It’s crucial to recognize that refugees fleeing Ethiopia, whether Oromos or others, bear no ill intentions toward Somalia. “In this critical time of heightened political tensions, we implore you to protect Oromo and other Ethiopian refugees residing in Somalia”. The signing of the MoU which grants Ethiopia access to the sea in return for international recognition for Somaliland has caused outrage across Somalia.

Prosecutors say Joonho Lee — the founder of Soldiers of Christ — wanted 12 disciples and tried to recruit a Korean American student at Georgia State University after Cho’s death. Lee’s attorney, Scott Drake, said outside the hearing that he was still gathering information and could not immediately comment. Gawon Lee’s attorney, John Kim, did not respond to calls and emails. Ashley McMahan, Hyunji Lee’s attorney, said her client was treated like an “indentured servant” by the other defendants. She was also in South Korea for some of the time that prosecutors say Cho was held and did not know what was happening, McMahan added.

To meet this demand in 2024, Emirates will introduce an array of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges later this year, adding even more dishes to its ‘vegan vault’ of more than 300 curated plant-based recipes. Emirates vegan meals: Bitesize BreakdownIn 2023, Emirates has more than 300 vegan recipes in rotation across 140 destinations, up from 180 recipes in 2022. In 2023, Emirates served more than 450,000 plant-based meals onboard, an increase from 280,000 plant-based meals served in 2022. Many Emirates Cabin Crew are also embracing a plant-based diet, as Emirates introduced vegan meals for Cabin Crew in 2018. History of vegan cuisine and EmiratesEmirates has been serving vegan meals since the 1990’s.