Israeli tanks reach center of Khan Younis
WorldIsraeli tanks reach center of Khan YounisPostedIsraeli tanks battled their way to the centre of Khan Younis on Sunday in a major new push into the heart of the main city in the southern Gaza Strip which is sheltering hundreds of thousands of civilians who fled other parts of the enclave. Olivia Chan has more. This edit contains graphic content.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 10, 2023 17:11 UTC
North Pole or Lubbock?
LUBBOCK, Texas — KLBK Forecaster Kathryn Campbell has your Saturday night weather update for December 9th, 2023. Tonight Lubbock will hit a low of 21 degrees for a hard freeze. Monday night will cool down to 31 degrees and Tuesday seeing a high of 55 with southeastern winds blowing at 10-15 mph. Tuesday night not warming much, with a low of 41 and Wednesday warming to 49 with a good chance of precipitation. Friday night will cool to 27 with Saturday starting the weekend in a not so warm way; another high of 48 degrees is expected.
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December 10, 2023 16:58 UTC
Fossil fuels-led temp increase may dent COP28 host UAE's GDP by 72%
COP28 hosts UAE and Saudi Arabia both face the likelihood of a 72 per cent GDP growth reduction. This highlights the threat posed to the region from the expansion of fossil fuels which make up 75 per cent of greenhouse gases. The study highlights the amount of damage caused to their GDP by climate change, compared to a scenario where climate change didn’t take place. “At COP28, we must commit to a just and equitable phase out of fossil fuels. Agreeing to phase out all fossil fuels is the single most significant thing that COP28 could achieve in reducing emissions and turning the tide on climate change.
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December 10, 2023 16:53 UTC
China removes tariffs for imports from six other African countries – The North Africa Post
China’ Customs Tariff Commission announced earlier this week the removal of tariffs for taxable products from six African countries, State-run Xinhua news agency reports. In November last year, Beijing took similar measures for nine African countries namely Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea‑Bissau, Lesotho, Malawi, Sao Tome and Principe, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Three other African countries, Djibouti, Togo, and Rwanda had benefited from the same measures in September the same year. Chinese agricultural imports from Africa are significant and growing, and the country has become the continent’s second largest export market after the USA. China imported a record $5 billion of agricultural products from Africa in 2021.
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December 10, 2023 15:52 UTC
Egypt’s headline inflation dips to 34.6% in November
(File photo: CFP) Egypt’s headline inflation dips to 34.6% in November Published on:Read < 1 minuteEgypt witnessed a decline in its annual urban consumer price inflation in November, marking a decrease from 35.8% in October to 34.6%, as reported by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on Sunday. This shift was attributed to a deceleration in the rate of food price escalations, according to CAPMAS data. The trajectory of annual inflation had been upward for the past two years, reaching a peak of 38.0% in September. However, the November reading indicates a downward trend, representing the lowest inflation rate since May. The data suggests a noteworthy moderation in inflationary pressures, particularly influenced by a slowdown in the acceleration of food prices.
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December 10, 2023 15:18 UTC
Egypt, UAE pen cooperation protocol for peaceful uses of nuclear energy
Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA) signed a cooperation protocol with Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) in the field of peaceful uses of nuclear energy, as per a statement on December 8th. The signing took place on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai. In August, the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) approved the establishment of the fourth and last unit of El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant with a capacity of 1,200 megawatts (MWs). Earlier in 2022, the Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom was permitted to build the Dabaa nuclear power plant, comprising four power units with a capacity of 1,200 MW each. Copyright © 2022 Arab Finance Brokerage Company All rights reserved.
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December 10, 2023 11:05 UTC
QIIB, Mastercard sign MoU to establish strategic partnership
We would like to thank them for their interest in developing co-operation with us and enhancing it strategically in the coming period. ""Our relationship with Mastercard is deeply rooted, and over the years, we have woven a relationship of mutual co-operation with various dimensions. Through this memorandum, we seek to strengthen these working relationships for the benefit of both parties. "QIIB has sensed the desire and co-operation from Mastercard to enhance joint work, pushing us to be optimistic about achieving more in the implementation of our digital transformation plans. "Elgibali stated, "Mastercard is pleased to strengthen its long-term partnership with QIIB, a leading bank in Qatar.
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December 10, 2023 00:31 UTC
The North-South fallacy
An intriguing new North-South binary has emerged in our political debate after the elections in four major states last week. The argument might look persuasive — that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rules the North and the South continues to reject it, creating a horizontal divide in the Indian polity marked by the Vindhyas. I have used the description “intriguing” as a euphemism for the kind of simplistic and lazy theorising that calls for something stronger. First of all, the challenge to the BJP’s supremacy is not limited to the South. A quick look at the political map of India will show that the BJP is not a North-centric party but a party of its own heartland.
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December 09, 2023 23:13 UTC
First world countries, third world imagery- The New Indian Express
Countries which once colonised geographies for natural resources -- and wooed workers from Africa and elsewhere -- are hotspots of anti-immigration riots. The Euro zone economy faces structural issues -- its productivity is plummeting, its population is shrinking. The third world imagery streaming from first world countries is stark. The Euro zone economy faces structural issues -- its productivity is plummeting, its population is shrinking. The third world imagery streaming from first world countries is stark.
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December 09, 2023 20:45 UTC
Petaluma Profile: Bay-Ti’s Rachid and Reem Hassani see beauty all around
The Petaluma-based owners ‒ husband and wife team of Rachid and Reem Hassani ‒ are themselves unique and compelling personalities. Reem, who was born in Iraq, eventually moved to Cleveland, Ohio and began her university studies with an eye towards Biomedical Engineering. “Eventually, I studied art at University in Italy.”Upon returning to the United States, Reem moved to Boston, where she met Rachid at an art exhibit. I’ve been in graphic design for 25 or more years.”Reem and Rachid started dating, then stopped after a year, but they kept in contact. “I felt that our store really blended in with Petaluma, which has become such a diverse and vibrant town,” said Reem.
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December 09, 2023 16:21 UTC
Is This a Turning Point for Israel’s Standing in the World?
In 2020, the Abraham Accords normalized Israel’s relations with the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Bahrain. Israeli relations with Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda, meanwhile, have been at an all-time high. Encouraged by the Donald Trump administration in the United States, Jair Bolsonaro’s Brazil, Jeanine Añez in Bolivia, and others espoused very right-wing pro-Israel views. In the United States, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa, the influence of Christian Zionists and evangelical churches has afforded Israel powerful friends. Europe’s renewed vassalage to the United States since the war in Ukraine began does not bode well for a truly independent position on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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December 09, 2023 15:15 UTC
Hamas' Abu Obaida's Numbers Reveal Tough Situation For Israel In Gaza? North-South Dilemma Explained
Hamas' Abu Obaida's Numbers Reveal Tough Situation For Israel In Gaza? North-South Dilemma ExplainedIt has been two months since the Israel-Hamas war started, and a week since the fragile ceasefire ended in Gaza. Abu Obaida, the spokesperson of Hamas' military wing Al Qassam Brigades, on December 7 claimed that the group had destroyed more than 130 military vehicles of Israel over a period of 72 hours. Over the same duration of time, Israel admits to have lost at least 12 soldiers. This comes as Israel Defense Forces are turning their focus from northern Gaza to the south of the Strip.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 09, 2023 12:43 UTC
10 Most Beautiful Countries To Visit In Africa In 2024 (Scenic Beauties)
Most beautiful countries in AfricaEgyptEgypt, among Africa’s beautiful countries, unveils an arresting mix of ancient wonders and coastal allure. For safety, it’s advisable to research specific regions and follow travel advisories to ensure a secure visit to Africa’s beautiful places. – What is the best time to visit these beautiful places in Africa? Yes, Indian passport holders need a visa to visit Africa. – Can I find a variety of accommodations in these beautiful places in Africa?
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December 09, 2023 09:37 UTC
South Africa’s Ngidi ruled out of India Twenty20 series
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa seamer Lungi Ngidi will play no part in a three-match home Twenty20 International series against India that starts on Sunday and is in a race to be fit for the opening Test of the tour that begins on Dec. 26. Ngidi, 27, has a left lateral ankle sprain and will be replaced in the T20 squad by Beuran Hendricks, who made the last of his 19 appearances in the T20 format for South Africa against Ireland in July 2021. South Africa have rested premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the series. India’s tour will start with three T20 matches in Durban, Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Johannesburg. The first Test will start on Dec. 26 in Pretoria, with the second on Jan. 3 at Newlands in Cape Town.
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December 09, 2023 06:36 UTC
Northern Trust sets up Middle East HQ in Riyadh ahead of new Saudi rule
RIYADH - Northern Trust Corp (NASDAQ: )., a global financial services firm with $1.3 trillion in assets under management, has announced the establishment of its Middle East headquarters in Riyadh. The firm's decision aligns with Saudi Arabia's impending regulatory change, which mandates international companies to have regional bases within the kingdom by January 2024 to partake in government contracts. The strategic move by Northern Trust follows its successful acquisition of a license from Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment. Al Suhaimi's leadership is expected to strengthen Lazard's regional foothold and enhance its advisory capabilities. Both Northern Trust's and Lazard's expansions into Riyadh represent a significant endorsement of Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy and bolster its status as an influential financial hub.
Source:The North Africa Journal
December 09, 2023 01:56 UTC