Increasing winds pose new risks for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Jan 13 (IANS) As firefighters continue to battle devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, winds are expected to intensify in the coming days, potentially further complicating rescue efforts. According to the local officials, gusty winds and persistently dry weather are increasing extreme fire threats in the region. Northeast wind gusts surpassed 50 […]
South African commission calls for reduced dependency on agricultural imports
Johannesburg, Jan 13 (IANS) The Competition Commission of South Africa published a report Monday, raising concerns about the country’s heavy reliance on imported agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, agrochemicals, and seeds. According to the report, titled Fresh Produce Market Inquiry, reliance on imports “exposes the fresh produce supply chain, and the agricultural sector broadly, to global […]
16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn of worsening conditions
Los Angeles, Jan 12 (IANS) At least 16 have been confirmed dead and over 12,000 structures have been damaged and destroyed in the raging Los Angeles wildfires that started last week. The authorities have warned that conditions are expected to worsen in the coming days as devastating wildfires continue to rage across different parts of […]
The Third Eye: Terrorism on the US soil
New Delhi , Jan 12 (IANS): The terror attack carried out by an ISIS convert — Shamsuddin Jabbar — at New Orleans’s famed Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day, has drawn attention to the reality that Islamic radical forces were down but not out and were present across the world as ‘sleeper cells’ and ‘lone […]
EAM Jaishankar to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan 20
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA noted, “On the invitation of the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee, External Affairs Minister Dr S. […]
Australia commits additional support for Vanuatu earthquake recovery
Canberra, Jan 11 (IANS) The Australian government has committed additional humanitarian assistance for Vanuatu following December’s deadly earthquake. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Minister for International Development and the Pacific Pat Conroy on Saturday announced a 10 million Australian dollar ($6.1 million) package to support the restoration of essential services and infrastructure in Vanuatu. […]
Ghanaian president orders probe into 2020, 2024 election fatalities
Accra, Jan 11 (IANS) Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the country’s police to investigate the deaths of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 and 2024 general elections to ensure justice for the victims and their families. In a letter issued by the president’s office, Mahama instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to establish […]
Emergency response activated for Angola’s cholera outbreak: health minister
Luanda, Jan 11 (IANS) Angola’s Minister of Health Silvia Lutucuta announced on Saturday that emergency response plans have been activated to address the country’s cholera outbreak, particularly in Cacuaco Municipality of Luanda province, the epicentre of the disease. According to Lutucuta, health authorities have enhanced epidemiological and laboratory surveillance, mobilized resources, improved public health communication […]
Raging wildfires cause widespread disruptions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Devastating wildfires continue to rage across different parts of Los Angeles County, leading to widespread disruptions, including school closures and the cancellation of entertainment, sports, and community events. The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest public school district in the United States, closed schools on Thursday and Friday to […]
At least one killed, seven injured after small plane crashes in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Jan 10 (IANS) A small aircraft crashed and exploded next to a beach in the tourist city of Ubatuba, in the Brazilian southeastern state of Sao Paulo, with preliminary one death and seven other injuries, said the local fire department. The deceased was the pilot who tried to land at the Ubatuba regional […]
