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More attention should be given to how remittances can help African countries withstand and adapt to climate change. The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP29 – in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been called the ‘Finance COP’. Headlines throughout the summit, which ends on 22 November, will likely be dominated by announcements about the New […]

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Nov 13 (Reuters) – Lebanon is awaiting concrete ceasefire proposals, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was quoted as saying on Wednesday, after a senior U.S. official said he saw “a shot” at a truce soon in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military struck the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut for a second

Updated: 13/11/2024 – 14:03 GMT+1 Javier Milei opposed a bill that was passed in September in favour of raising teachers” salaries and increases in university budgets against a backdrop of high inflation. Javier Milei opposed a bill that was passed in September in favour of raising teachers’ salaries and increases in university budgets against a

November 13, 2024 8:04 AM EST At the center of Olivia Gatwood’s Whoever You Are, Honey is Mitty, a young woman living out a quiet existence with an elderly roommate in Santa Cruz, Calif. When new neighbors—Sebastian, a bro-y tech founder, and Lena, his fembot-esque girlfriend—move into the glass house next door, Mitty’s solitary life

Sometimes described as the world’s largest games company in revenue terms, China’s Tencent increased its net profits by 47% in the three months from July to September. Gains were driven by both its domestic and international games businesses. In addition to games, Tencent is China’s largest social media company, thanks toits ubiquitous WeChat/Weixin messaging platform)

European Film Promotion, which gives a boost to films and talent from Europe, has revealed the jury for the 28th edition of European Shooting Stars, which showcases actors from the continent. The jury is comprised of five film professionals who will select 10 actors. They will then take part in a program at the Berlin

Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi opens the Cairo Film Festival with the world premiere of his new film “Passing Dreams” — that most unlikely of genres: the Palestinian road movie. The film tells the story of Sami (Adel Abu Ayyash), a 12-year-old living in a refugee camp in the West Bank. His father is in jail

Cain continued: Trump has given people a shining example of how to give in to the worst parts of your human nature and make it the problem of everyone around them. I don’t even know what we’re supposed to do about that. I don’t know if that’s something we can come back from. And if

In the world of beauty, few names resonate with the power and purpose of Nnenna Okoye. As the visionary CEO of Youtopia Beauty, Nnenna has carved a unique path, curating luxury, high-end products designed specifically for African skin tones and types. With a blend of business savvy and beauty expertise, she has transformed Youtopia Beauty

And America’s failed shadowcat experiment. Issue #78 Trading TitlesAnd Hats Greetings ET people 🖖🏾 In the middle of the cold war—think 1961—America wanted to get ahead of its longtime competitor Russia.  The CIA planned to turn cats into spy animals. The spy agency believed humans were too large, heavy-footed, and barely stealthy. It wanted a