As drought worsens, half of Somalia population facing hunger
The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in four decades.Up to 20 million people in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, according to the...
Acting president declares emergency in Sri Lanka
According to a government notification published late on Sunday, Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has imposed a state of emergency as his administration...
Canada to restart random Covid testing of international passengers
For international travelers, particularly those arriving from India, the Canadian government is reintroducing Covid-19 testing-related measures at four major airports across the nation as...
Maize output dips by 18.9% in Malawi due to drought, cyclones
According to the agriculture ministry, a combination of circumstances including drought, tropical storms, and a lack of subsidised fertilizer caused Malawi's maize output to...
Bill Gates plans to donate all wealth to non-profit organisation
Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, who is presently ranked fifth on Forbes' list of the world's billionaires, recently made a significant announcement regarding the...
Due to Covid, 25 million children missed out on life-saving vaccines: UN
Alarmingly, the United Nations has stated in a new report that the epidemic has mostly been to blame for the largest decline in children...
Outbreaks from animals up by 60% in Africa in last decade
According to the World Health Organization, the number of outbreaks of diseases that spread from animals to people in Africa has increased by more...
Canada resumes permanent residency scheme-Express Entry
Express Entry, Canada's main program for attracting highly qualified foreign workers, has resumed distributing invitations to apply for permanent residency. The backlog of applications...
I2U2 countries plan $2-bn initiative to tackle food security
A $2 billion food security proposal, which calls for the establishment of agricultural parks in India with finance from the UAE, is expected to...