Karachi Blast: Death Toll Mounts To Three As China Condemns Attack On Its Nationals
Karachi: Two Chinese were among three killed and around a dozen other people injured in a massive explosion near Karachi airport late Sunday night. Confirming the death of Chinese nationals on Monday, the country’s embassy in Islamabad severely condemned the attack. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy strongly condemned the “terrorist attack,” expressing condolences to the victims from both countries and extending sympathies to the injured and their families. China also urged Pakistan to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure the perpetrators are severely punished. The Embassy also asked the Chinese nationals and enterprises in Pakistan to remain vigilant and take necessary safety precautions.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 07, 2024 19:15 UTC
Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde resigns amid fall out with PM
By Tesfa-Alem Tekle More by this AuthorEthiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde left office on Monday, weeks after speculation swirled around her tenure. Sahle-Work Zewde with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at Parliament after Sahle-Work's appointment as Ethiopia's first woman President on October 25, 2018. Her rise to the presidency inspired many as a role model for female leadership in a traditionally male-dominated political landscape. Ethiopia's newly appointed President Taye Atske Selassie receives the Constitution from outgoing President Sahle-Work Zewde after taking the oath of office at Parliament building in Addis Ababa on October 7, 2024. ReutersThe Prime Minister did not comment on the rumours, however.
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October 07, 2024 18:46 UTC
Orlando International Airport to cease operations on Wednesday due to Milton
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hurricane Milton is expected to bring wind and rain to Central Florida and that will likely cause delays and cancellations at area airports. Orlando International Airport announced Monday afternoon that the airport will cease commercial operations on Wednesday morning in advance of Hurricane Milton. Operational Update/3 – Hurricane MiltonOur airport will cease commercial operations on Wednesday morning, in advance of Hurricane Milton. ➡️ https://t.co/VAiO6KFJfY pic.twitter.com/3VwhV4MVvm — Orlando International Airport (@MCO) October 7, 2024Check below to see the status of all the flights at Orlando International Airport, as well as Orlando Sanford airport. **Be sure to double check your flight status on the airport websites as information could be delayed**Orlando International Arrivals Orlando International Departures Orlando Sanford Arrivals Orlando Sanford Departures
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October 07, 2024 18:30 UTC
Taye Atskeselassie sworn in as President
Taye Atskeselassie (Amb.) has been sworn in as president of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, replacing Sahle-Work Zewde, whose seven-year term in office expired this week. Taye had been serving as minister of Foreign Affairs before his appointment as head of state was made official during the parliamentary opening session today. It is not yet clear who will replace him at the helm of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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October 07, 2024 18:20 UTC
4th LD Writethru: Ethiopian parliament appoints FM as new president
ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- The two houses of the Ethiopian parliament on Monday appointed Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the new president. Prior to his appointment as the country's foreign minister, he also held the position of foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Addressing a joint session of the two houses, Atske Selassie said the government is striving to achieve 8.4 percent economic growth in the current fiscal year starting on July 8. Atske Selassie also highlighted Ethiopia's deepening diplomatic relations with China, which have been elevated to an all-weather strategic partnership. He also said that Ethiopia's diplomatic influence in multilateralism has strengthened with its recent entry into the BRICS mechanism earlier this year.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 07, 2024 18:17 UTC
Taye Atske Selassie sworn in as president of Ethiopia
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October 07, 2024 18:04 UTC
Deeply Shocked By Karachi Attack: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Beijing: China has urged Pakistan to make more targetted measures to provide full protection for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the safety and security of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in the country, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. The spokesperson made the remarks in response to the terrorist attack at Sindh Province, Pakistan, that killed and injured Chinese personnel. At around 11 pm local time on Sunday, a convoy of a Chinese project was attacked near the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. The incident resulted in deaths and injuries of both Chinese and Pakistanis, among whom two Chinese were killed and one injured. China is deeply shocked by the attack against Chinese citizens and strongly condemns this terrorist act, said the spokesperson.
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October 07, 2024 15:53 UTC
Kenyan athlete Kipyegon Bett dies at the age of 26
Kenyan athlete Kipyegon Bett, who won a bronze medal in the 800m at the 2017 World Championships in London, has passed away at the age of 26 due to renal and hepatic failure. Bett first gained recognition as a champion at the U20 World Championships in 2016 in Bydgoszcz, Poland, and was viewed as one of Kenya's brightest middle-distance talents. Bett was hospitalized last week in his hometown of Kericho and was readmitted on Friday as his health worsened. Recently, the World Anti-Doping Agency expressed concerns to Kenya's sports ministry regarding major cuts to the operational budget of the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak). This year, Adak’s budget was slashed from $2.32 million to just $155,000, raising alarms about its potential impact on the integrity of Kenyan athletics.
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October 07, 2024 15:41 UTC
TPLF Announces 'Removal' of Getachew Reda From Interim Presidency
Led by Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) announced that it has removed five members of the interim administration of the Tigray region from their positions, including President Getachew Reda. The statement also noted, "officials serving in the interim administration, including President Getachew and other cabinet members and bureau heads, will no longer have the authority to lead, make decisions, or issue directives." The TPLF further cautioned that the interim administration appears to be positioning itself as a permanent government, issuing declarations in the name of its cabinet. Moreover, the TPLF accused the interim administration of "neglecting its responsibilities outlined in the Pretoria Peace Agreement and instead engaging in manipulative efforts to consolidate power." This split has led to a rift between the party's veteran leader and chairman, Debretsion, and Getachew, the President of the Tigray Interim Administration, who was expelled from the party following the 14th TPLF Congress.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 07, 2024 15:38 UTC
New President Asserts 'Monopoly of Violence' for Govt, Warns 'No More Tolerance' for Political Goals Through Force
Taye's appointment was approved today in a joint session of the House of People's Representatives (HoPR) and the House of Federation (HoF), replacing the former president Sahle-Work Zewde. However, he cautioned that any attempt to "achieve political goals through force" would not be tolerated, stating that the government had "already given too much time." The new president also stressed that legal measures would be taken against those who "weaken the age-old ties" between Ethiopians through hate speech, violence, and other actions. The transition from former President Sahle-Work Zewde has been marked by public speculation over her future. Although many anticipated a formal farewell speech from the outgoing president today, none was given, and the joint session ended with the approval of Taye as the new president.
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October 07, 2024 15:38 UTC
Ethiopian lawmakers choose new president
The NewsThe Ethiopian parliament approved a new president to replace one that was widely seen as controversial amid ongoing political differences with the government. Sahle-Work Zewde, a former United Nations diplomat, was replaced with Taye Atskeselassie who has held the position of foreign minister for the last eight months. Know MoreThe role of president is largely ceremonial in Ethiopia, with limited political authority. It was hoped she would bring a positive influence to a position usually held by male politicians at the end of their career. Sahle-Work faced heavy criticism for her silence, especially on issues of gender violence during the Tigray war in which thousands of people were killed and millions displaced.
Source:Ethiopian News
October 07, 2024 15:30 UTC
Ethiopia's president Sahle-Work Zewde ousted by parliament
The role of president is largely ceremonial in Ethiopia, with limited political authority. Executive power is mainly wielded by the prime minister. Sahle-Work became Ethiopia’s first female president in 2018. ADThe outgoing president was appointed during the early years of the Abiy Ahmed premiership that saw prominent women appointed in important positions as part of an administration that sought to embrace gender parity for the first time. In a post on X on Sunday that pressaged her impending resignation, she quoted a famous Amharic song about hopelessness and silence being the only option, stating: “I tried that for a whole year.”
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October 07, 2024 15:18 UTC
Ethiopian Lawmakers Select New President
Ethiopian lawmakers on Monday chose Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the country’s new president — a largely ceremonial role — leaving Africa with only one female head of state. Atske Selassie replaced Sahle-Work Zewde, 74, a respected former diplomat who had served as president since 2018. That leaves Tanzania as the only African country with a woman as president, Samia Suluhu Hassan. Taye, 68, becomes the fifth president since Ethiopia adopted its current constitution in 1995. He was appointed to the foreign ministry only in February and has previously served as ambassador to the United Nations and Egypt.
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October 07, 2024 14:49 UTC
Ethiopian Parliament Appoints FM As New President
Addis Ababa: The two houses of the Ethiopian parliament on Monday appointed Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie as the new President. The appointment followed the end of the term of the current President Sahle-Work Zewde, after six years of service as the country’s head of state. The newly-appointed President was sworn in on Monday before members of Ethiopia’s House of Peoples’ Representatives and House of Federation as the new leader of Africa’s second most populous nation. Prior to his appointment as the country’s foreign minister, he also held the position of foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Zewde was elected as Ethiopia’s first female President in October 2018.
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October 07, 2024 14:39 UTC
Two Israeli Soldiers Killed In Hezbollah Mortar Attack
Jerusalem: The Israeli military reported on Monday that two soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah mortar attack near the Lebanese border on Sunday. Tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border were increasing as the Israeli military intensified its airstrikes in Lebanon, while rockets from Gaza and Hezbollah aimed at various locations in Israel. Sirens were triggered across the Galilee, Tel Aviv, the southern city of Sderot, and other communities near Gaza. Israel’s Magen David Adom rescue service said that three women sustained light injuries — two from a rocket that struck Kfar Chabad near Tel Aviv and one from an overnight strike on Maalot Tarshiha in the north. The Israeli military said later that its warplanes targeted the launcher in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, used in the attack on Tel Aviv.
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October 07, 2024 14:37 UTC