Taiwan's EVA Air ranked 8th best airline in world
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan airline EVA Airways (EVA Air) has been ranked 8th in the world this year by over half a million readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine. Under its listing for the Top 15 Airlines in the World: Reader's Choice Awards 2023, the U.S. luxury and lifestyle travel magazine on Oct. 3 revealed that EVA AIR was ranked 8th globally by its readers with a score of 80.71. That same day, EVA Air was also rated 8th on the magazine's list of the top 10 "best airlines for food" with a score of 88.32. However, Conde Nast Traveller emphasized that what really makes the airline shine is its staff, particularly its flight attendants who have been praised for their "warmth and efficiency." In a press release issued on Oct. 6, EVA Air President Clay Sun (孫嘉明) was quoted as saying, "During the pandemic, EVA Air continued to improve the quality of its services.
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October 11, 2023 05:26 UTC
World Food Programme resumes the delivering of food to Ethiopian refugees.
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has begun rolling out food distributions to nearly 900,000 refugees in Ethiopia after a hiatus due to food aid diversion. In June, the WFP suspended its food aid assistance program in the East African country, citing large-scale and “absolutely unacceptable” food aid misappropriation, and diversion. The WFP said the resumption of food aid to refugees in Ethiopia follows a full revamp of the safeguards and controls in its refugee operations. The new reforms also include bolstered feedback and reporting systems for refugees, while additional non-government organizations have been recruited and trained by the WFP to manage food distributions. New and detailed food collection procedures will ensure that refugees know they are receiving the right entitlements every time.
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October 10, 2023 21:31 UTC
Ethiopian deputy PM calls on IOM to scale up support
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Ethiopian government has called on the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen its support to Ethiopia in the migration response efforts. This came during the meeting of Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Demeke Mekonnen with the IOM Director General Amy Pope in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, Tuesday. Mekonnen expressed his desire for a strong partnership between the UN migration agency and the Ethiopian government, the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. He called on the IOM to scale up its support for the East African country in its endeavors to manage migration. Pope underscored IOM's commitment to its partnership with Ethiopia in the resettlement and rebuilding of refugees, according to the statement.
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October 10, 2023 20:14 UTC
WFP resumes food distribution to refugees in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - The U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) has resumed distribution of food to roughly 900,000 refugees across Ethiopia after revamping safeguards and controls, following reports of large-scale theft of its donations, it said in a statement. The WFP suspended food distributions in all of Ethiopia in June, a day after the United States announced it was doing the same because of diversions of aid. Ethiopia hosts a further 850,000 refugees mostly from Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea. WFP said there had been major reforms at all refugee camps in Ethiopia, with all 24 warehouses in camps now exclusively managed by the WFP. More non-governmental organizations have been trained to manage food distributions, and new collection procedures will ensure refugees get the right entitlements.
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October 10, 2023 15:38 UTC
Ethiopian man jumps out of moving vehicle to save drowning 10-year-old child
A young Ethiopian man named Abdi Tufa has been heralded as a lifesaver after he jumped from a moving bus and braved a flooded river to rescue a 10-year-old boy from drowning. Despite being hit by rocks and logs carried by the floodwaters from the highlands, he persisted until he reached and saved the boy named Riyad Nesru. The young boy had become trapped in the flood while tending to his family’s goats in the town of Hirna, located 350km (220 miles) to the east of Addis Ababa. He recalled that the child was in dire straits as he peaked through the bus window. Riyad’s uncle described Abdi as an angel sent by God to rescue their child, emphasizing that Abdi’s heroism prevented a tragic loss.
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October 10, 2023 14:43 UTC
Ethiopia: only 3% of high school students pass university entrance exams
Barely 3% of Ethiopian high school students have passed the university entrance exam, the education minister has announced, a score similar to that of last year. "Of the 845,188 students who took part in the entrance exam, only 27,000 obtained the average required to be admitted to university", explained Berhanu Nega, quoted by the national news agency ENA. "But there is a lack of interest in tackling the real teaching and learning problems that affect student performance", he added. According to UNICEF, Ethiopia has made "enormous progress towards universal primary education" in recent years, with 88.7% of the country's children enrolled in primary school by 2021-2022. Only 10% of the age group was in higher education in Ethiopia in 2018, according to the World Bank.
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October 10, 2023 13:55 UTC
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How travel to Israel by land, air and sea is affected by the war
Major international airlines and cruise ships are either delaying or cancelling journeys to and from Israel this week due to the continuing war with Gaza. Any change to future operations will be communicated to affected guests immediately.”Other global airlines to pause operations include Gulf Air, Swiss Air, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Cathay Pacific. The Hong Kong airline has cancelled flights on Tuesday and Thursday, and plans to review its schedule ahead of forthcoming services on Friday and Sunday. Border crossings with Egypt closeMayal said travellers had used the land border via Egypt when flights were cancelled after Israel declared war on Hamas. The other two crossings are the commercial border post of Karam Abu Salem, which lies where Gaza, Egypt and Israel meet, and Al Ouga, on the Egyptian-Israeli border.
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October 10, 2023 13:27 UTC
Ethiopia: News - Amidst Alarming Surge in Malaria Cases, Amhara Regional Health Institute to Launch Antimalarial Chemical Spraying Program
The region has witnessed a continuous rise in malaria cases since 2017. According to the Institute, a staggering 82% of the population in the Amhara region is highly susceptible to the spread of malaria. Damte Lanker, coordinator of the malaria program at the Amhara Regional Public Health Institute, stated that 90% of reported malaria cases are concentrated in the western part of the region, with one of the affected districts being East Dembia. According to OCHA, the majority of cholera cases are reported in Oromia (33%), followed by Amhara (19%) and Sidama (13%). Nationwide, the number of cholera cases has risen from 13,118 on 12 July, 2023, to 24,197 as of 3 October, 2023, according to OCHA's most recent report.
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October 10, 2023 13:19 UTC
Ethiopian Dam Civil Engineering Work Set to Conclude this Ethiopian Year
GERD project workers (Photo: newarab.com)borkenaEthiopia is in the final stages of completing the civil engineering aspect of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project within this Ethiopian year. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed posted a cryptic message on social media, saying that the fourth filling was the final one. This led to confusion among Ethiopian activists on social media who read his message. A negotiation took place in Addis Ababa between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan following the fourth filling between September 23 and 24. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is a massive hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile River which is known in Ethiopia as Abbay river.
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October 10, 2023 12:55 UTC
News: Ethiopia explores cross-border transport service with Djibouti in effort to foster regional connectivity
Addis Abeba – A high-level delegation from Ethiopia, led by State Minister for Transport and Logistics Bero Hassan, recently embarked on a journey to Djibouti. The primary objective of the visit was to engage in discussions with counterparts, including Hassan Humad Ibrahim, Djibouti’s Minister of Infrastructure and Equipment, regarding the potential initiation of a cross-border public transport service between the two nations. In May 2023, an agreement was reached between Ethiopia and Djibouti to enhance the 35-kilometer road connecting Galamo and Moloud. The Ethiopian Construction Works Corporation has been awarded the project and has already commenced construction work. Although short-lived, Ethiopia and Sudan initiated a similar venture in 2018 by establishing a cross-border transportation service connecting Addis Ababa to Khartoum.
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October 10, 2023 12:32 UTC
Zaha Hadid Architects to design a 330-meter-tall crystal-like skyscraper for NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s futuristic megaproject
Trojena, Neom, Saudi ArabiaRedefining luxury living, NEOM, and Zaha Hadid Architects have released the renders of a supertall skyscraper for the Trojena ski resort in Saudi Arabia. Named Discovery Tower, the 330-meter high-rise building will be located on a mountain overlooking a central artificial lake, as it is planned to become an integral element of the Trojena. The skyscraper is planned to become a recognizable symbol for Trojena, one of Neom’s four regions of development. The Zaha Hadid Architects-designed tower, named the Discovery Tower, will be located in the Discovery Cluster of Trojena. Project: Discovery TowerArchitects: Zaha Hadid ArchitectsClient: NEOMRenderings: Zaha Hadid Architects
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October 10, 2023 07:22 UTC
Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) Daily Trade Data - 09 October 2023
For all other commodities, price is in (Birr/Quintals), 1 Quintal = 100Kg. To get more commodity trade information, you may call ECX on short number 929 or text to them on short number 934.
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October 10, 2023 07:01 UTC
Ethiopian drought and child marriage – in portraits
Girls in parts of the country hit by drought and food shortages are increasingly being forced into child marriage, with rates rising by 119% in 2022. Bone-dry water sources, decimated crops and dying livestock have combined with vicious conflict to make early marriage a threat to them. SalmaSalma, 13, campaigns against early marriage in her community in Ethiopia’s Somali region. Early marriage is still a big problem in our village, and we need to do a lot to address it. Her family lost their livestock due to drought in the Somali region, and her parents believed that early marriage could offer her a better life.
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October 10, 2023 06:05 UTC
Kiptum breaks world record
CHICAGO: Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, winning in two hours and 35 seconds to beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge’s previous mark by more than 30 seconds. Kiptum shattered the London Marathon course record this year. Kiptum broke the tape three minutes and 27 seconds ahead of compatriot Daniel Mateiko while Belgian Bashir Abdi finished third in 2:04:32. The 30-year-old Ethiopian-born runner set a course record. Her time was second only to the women’s world record of 2:11:53 set by Ethiopian Tigist Assefa at last month’s Berlin Marathon.
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October 10, 2023 05:41 UTC