Jacob Zuma election ban: How does it affect South Africa’s election? | News

Jacob Zuma election ban: How does it affect South Africa’s election? | News

South Africa’s election authorities have barred former President Jacob Zuma from standing in the country’s May election, heightening political tensions as the vote approaches in a nation that many analysts believe could see its most competitive electoral contest since the end of apartheid and the initiation of democracy in 1994….

March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests | Armed Groups News

March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests | Armed Groups News

Islamabad, Pakistan: In the 10 days between March 16 and March 26, Pakistan witnessed five different attacks, three in its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and two in its southwestern Balochistan province, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 people. All five attacks were suicide bombings, in which at least…

More than 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Aleppo: Reports | Israel War on Gaza News

More than 30 killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Aleppo: Reports | Israel War on Gaza News

Attacks have escalated amid continuing war in Gaza and clashes with Hezbollah across Israel-Lebanon border. Israeli air strikes on Syria’s northern province of Aleppo have killed at least 38 people, including soldiers and civilians. The fatalities included five members of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, security sources told the Reuters…

Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada | Israel War on Gaza News

Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada | Israel War on Gaza News

Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini. Japan is planning to resume funding to the United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees after suspending assistance over Israeli claims that some of its staff participated in Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Japanese Foreign Minister…

Can the vote be rigged? Ahead of India election, old debate gets new life | India Election 2024 News

Can the vote be rigged? Ahead of India election, old debate gets new life | India Election 2024 News

New Delhi, India – As he launched the main Indian opposition alliance’s election campaign in the middle of March, Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at two targets: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he described as the “king”, and the electronic voting machines (EVMs) that the country uses to…

Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring N Korea sanction compliance | United Nations News

Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring N Korea sanction compliance | United Nations News

Sanctions, in force since 2006, will remain in place, but mandate of panel will come to an end on April 30. Russia has vetoed the United Nations’ renewal of a panel of UN experts monitoring North Korea’s compliance with international sanctions. The Russian move follows accusations from the United States,…

Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company | Media

Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company | Media

Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007. Life magazine, the American magazine known for its iconic photography capturing major events of the 20th century, is set to be revived under a deal struck by fashion model Karlie Kloss’s media company. Bedford Media, which…

Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster | Economy News

Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster | Economy News

Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of ‘very long road ahead’ to recover from deadly bridge collapse. United States President Joe Biden’s administration has unveiled $60m in emergency funds to support cleanup and reconstruction efforts in the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration said on Thursday…