Jewish population rises to 15.7 million worldwide, over 7.2 million in Israel
On the eve of the Jewish New Year, the number of Jews worldwide stands at approximately 15.7 million compared to 15.6 million in the previous year, according to newly released statistics from The Jewish Agency for Israel. According to the Jewish Agency, Among the global Jewish population, the number of Jews in Israel is 7,200,000, an increase from 7,080,00 last year. Meanwhile, about 8.5 million live outside Israel, with approximately 6.3 million of them living in the United States. The Jewish population numbers refer to persons who define themselves as Jews by religion or otherwise and who do not identify with another religion. The following are updated Jewish population figures from countries with a significant Jewish population as of January 2023.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 15, 2023 07:25 UTC
Deputy PM & FM Demeke Arrives in Havana
Addis Ababa September 15/2023(ENA):- The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Demeke Mekonnen, and his entourage arrived in Havana, Cuba today. Upon arrival at Jose Marti International Airport, the deputy prime minister and foreign minister was warmly welcomed by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba and Ethiopian Ambassador to Cuba, Genet Teshome. Demeke is anticipated to lead the Ethiopian delegation at the Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 77 + China taking place in Cuba from 15 to 16 September 2023. The summit will deliberate on Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovations.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 15, 2023 07:08 UTC
Ethiopian Wins ‘Best African Airline’ Award
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s leading airline, has been declared the ‘Best African Airline’ at Business Traveller Awards 2023. The awards has named Ethiopian as the Best African Airline for four years in a row, since 2020. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said, “We are extremely happy to have won the much contested and globally acclaimed Business Traveller Awards as the Best African Airline. It has won the much-coveted multiple industry awards from Business Traveller Awards, SKYTRAX World Airline Awards and APEX Passenger Choice Awards among others. Business Traveller is the leading magazine for frequent business traveller.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 15, 2023 05:34 UTC
Airbus Suffers Data Breach: 3,000 Suppliers Leaked
It has emerged that Airbus has suffered a data breach through the customer account of Turkish Airlines, giving access to information on 3,000 of the manufacturer’s suppliers. Gone by the alias USDoD, the information contains data on 3,000 suppliers, and it was identified through a compromised account belonging to the Turkish carrier. Such sensitive data could get into the wrong hands and prompt further attacks, or potentially competitors could get a hold of that info. This is a developing story. More to follow as updates come through.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 15, 2023 05:28 UTC
Delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels flies into Saudi Arabia for peace talks with kingdom
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A delegation from Yemen’s Houthi rebels has flown into Saudi Arabia for talks with the kingdom on potentially ending the yearslong war tearing at the Arab world’s poorest nation, officials say. The substance of the letters was not publicly acknowledged by either country, but it came as an Omani delegation visited Houthi officials in Sanaa. The English-language newspaper Arab News, which is owned by a company long tied to the kingdom’s royal family, reported that 10-member Houthi delegation had flown into Riyadh on Thursday night. The internationally recognized government fled to the south and then into exile in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, its local allies and the Houthis conducted a prisoner exchange in April as part of peace talk efforts.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 15, 2023 04:50 UTC
Flight to Ethiopia's Addis Ababa returns to Delhi after smoke in cockpit
An Ethiopian Airlines flight en route to Addis Ababa returned to the national capital soon after take off on Wednesday early morning after smoke was detected in the cockpit, according to sources. One of the sources said the flight ET 687, operated by a Boeing 777-8 aircraft, made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport around 3 am on Wednesday. A passenger, who was onboard the flight, told PTI that the plane returned to the airport soon after take off and made an emergency landing. "There was smoke... and many passengers panicked," the passenger said on the condition of anonymity. The flight was to fly to the Ethiopian city of Addis Ababa.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 22:14 UTC
Ethiopia rolls out student IDs, integrates biometric data to issue Fayda
Ethiopia’s National ID Program and Ministry of Education have announced that biometric digital ID has been adopted as the official student ID across educational institutions. It aims to streamline administrative functions with regard to admissions, record management, and the Fayda digital ID-based licensing and national exams rollout. Ethiopian government organizations have been on something of a digital ID spree lately, introducing biometric digital ID as the standard across a wide swath of services. The Federal Civil Service Commission and the Ministry of Health are among the departments who have signed on to implement digital ID. Article Topicsbiometrics | digital identity | Ethiopia | Ethiopia National ID Program (NIDP) | Fayda | identity verification | national ID | students
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 20:59 UTC
Ethiopian Named ‘Best African Airline’ at Business Traveller Awards – Ethiopian Monitor
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, has been crowned as the ‘Best African Airline’ at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards. Business Traveller Awards has named Ethiopian as the Best African Airline for four years in a row, since 2020. “We are extremely happy to have won the much contested and globally acclaimed Business Traveller Awards as the Best African Airline,” said Mesfin Tasew, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO. “The award means a lot to us and it is very special as it comes at a perfect time when we start the New Ethiopian Year of 2016.”Business Travelers pick the best airlines annually. The year 2023 has been very special for Ethiopian Airlines as it has won multiple industry awards from SKYTRAX World Airline Awards to APEX Passenger Choice Awards, among others.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 20:41 UTC
Ethiopian economists express concern that civil war, instability in regions cripple national economy in the New Year
Voice of America, Amharic Service pointed out quoting scholars in the economic sector that the peace agreement signed last year in Pretoria was a good opportunity to the war-affected Ethiopian economy. The scholars said that the deteriorating peace disruption had created pressure on the general production process followed by several economic hazards including inflation. This lack of peace is expected to become a threat to the economy in the Ethiopian New Year, according to the economic professionals. The economists indicated that the price hike in fuel, including other government policy decisions, contributed to the inflation rise. They urged that problems, such as security and stability, should be addressed so that this inflation won’t be carried over into this new Ethiopian budget year.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 20:01 UTC
Richmond Food News: Sept. 14-20
(Richmond magazine)Sunday ServiceEvery Sunday, the family-run Buna Kurs Ethiopian Cafe in Jackson Ward offers a taste of culture through its weekly coffee ceremonies. (Richmond magazine)Mark Those CalendarsCompetition, camaraderie and a whole lotta boozy ingenuity await at the upcoming Bartender Brawl on Sept. 26 at Black Iris Social Club. Calling all plant-powered eaters: Richmond Veg Fest returns to Byrd Park Oct. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. (Richmond BizSense)ICYMIAn entire shop dedicated to homemade oatmeal cream pies — a dream come true or a forthcoming Shockoe Bottom bakery? (Richmond magazine)Known for his landmark restaurant, La Petite France, chef Paul Elbling was a local dining pioneer.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 19:31 UTC
Building Bridges to Success: Paving the Path to Sustaining the HIV/AIDS Response
Benjamin Kasdan, Acting PEPFAR Ethiopia Country CoordinatorSeptember 14, 2023This month, PEPFAR is hosting a global “sustainability summit” with delegates from all PEPFAR countries. This summit will kickstart a year-long process with the goal of a “sustainability roadmap” in time for World AIDS Day 2024. Through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the United States government has made a monumental investment of over $100 billion in the global response to HIV/AIDS. Additionally, PEPFAR has provided support for the construction and renovation of 22 health centers, which are critical to effectively respond to emergency public health threats. Our goal is to enhance the country’s ability to continue an effective HIV/AIDS response, address public health emergencies, and provide high-quality healthcare services to everyone who needs it.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 19:08 UTC
Ethiopian President’s New Year message reveals stark political difference with Abiy Ahmed
borkenaIn his two-paragraph New Year message, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said “We will win.” Usually, his holiday messages are long and full of preaching, and at times incoherent. A day after the Ethiopian New Year, Ethiopian President Sahlework Zewde released a New Year message on social media. And it appears that she does not buy Abiy Ahmed’s “We will win” message. Many are displaced and residing in sheltersOne clear difference is that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the people around him do not seem to see the situation in the country – especially in the Amhara region. Abiy Ahmed has expressed his feeling that the Ethiopian People have misunderstood him ( in what appears to be an allusion to the loss of support base and legitimacy).
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 19:00 UTC
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Moroccan rescue teams work around the clock in hope of finding earthquake survivors
Moroccan rescuers are working around the clock in the hope of finding survivors underneath the rubble after an aftershock late on Wednesday. The German Red Cross (DRK) on Thursday said it had been forced to cancel a plan to deliver aid to the country. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 16 Rescue workers carry a body from the rubble of a house in Imi N'Tala village near Amizmiz. AFPMorocco has allowed a limited amount of earthquake aid into the country, saying this is due to lack of management. It's politics,” he said, referring to Morocco's decision not to accept aid from countries such as the US and France.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 17:54 UTC
Ethiopian Flight Delhi-Addis Ababa Suffers Smoke in Cockpit
An Ethiopian Airlines flight that took off from Delhi to Addis Ababa suffered smoke in the cockpit, prompting a return back to the Indian airport. Ethiopian Flight Delhi-Addis Ababa Suffers Smoke in Cockpit…Data provided by RadarBox.com. ET-AOR was the Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating Ethiopian flight ET687 to Addis Ababa from Delhi. Sources stated that there was smoke found both in the cockpit and also in the cabin too, with it being unclear where the smoke path actually started. At the time of writing (14/9/23), the aircraft is still on the ground in Delhi, with no indication into when it will be returning to Addis Ababa.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 16:28 UTC
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Tigrayans in North Texas preserve culture, tradition through Ashenda, a day to honor women
The day is considered a freedom day for girls to sing and dance in the streets with their friends and family. Advertisement“There is a phrase we say: No one judges a girl on Ashenda day,” Haile says. In Tigray, Ashenda is a holiday, but the day isn’t well known in North Texas outside the Tigrayan community. The day is considered a freedom day for girls to sing and dance in the streets with their friends and family. (Ben Torres / Special Contributor)It’s not exactly how they celebrate Ashenda in Tigray, Haile says, but it’s what the community can manage.
Source:Ethiopian News
September 14, 2023 15:56 UTC