Pope Francis has denounced the “scourge” of child labor and other abuses suffered by children, saying anyone who harms or exploits a child will have to answer to God. Francis dedicated the first catechism lesson of 2025 to the plight of children Wednesday, telling his general audience that the faithful cannot remain indifferent to the problem of child labor. The 88-year-old pope sounded congested throughout the audience and skipped about half his prepared text, but he seemed entertained by a performance by an African-themed circus troupe... Читать дальше...
Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warned Wednesday of "extremely dangerous times ahead" in an interview with AFP after social media giant Meta ended its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram. The veteran journalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 said Meta's decision meant "extremely dangerous times ahead" for journalism, democracy and social media users.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurnoy presented credentials to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
(Telecompaper) Nokia and STC Group said they have done the first ever 1 Tbps long-haul field trial in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, on STC's live DWDM...
Didier Deschamps guided France to World Cup glory in 2018.
Rescue workers in the freezing, high-altitude Tibet region are searching for more survivors and victims, one day after a strong earthquake leveled thousands of houses and killed at least 126 people near a holy city for Tibetan Buddhists. Tents, quilts and other relief items were being delivered Wednesday to people whose homes are uninhabitable or unsafe. Temperatures fell well below freezing overnight in the western China region. The earthquake struck the city of Xigaze, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama... Читать дальше...
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): Growth in consumer goods space is set to be muted for yet another quarter (October-December 2024), asserted Mirae Asset Sharekhan, attributing it to sluggish urban demand, a gradual recovery in rural demand and price hikes taken across product categories. The just-concluded quarter witnessed a sustained slowdown in urban consumption owing to elevated inflation and lower job opportunitie
New Delhi [India], January 8 (ANI): In a delegation-level meeting with his Maldivian counterpart, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to deepening ties with the Maldives. Reflecting on the recent visit of President Mohamed Muizzu to India, Singh stated, "I recall our brief meeting with you during the state visit of President Mohamed Muizzu to India in October 2024. The visit of the President of th
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], January 8 (ANI): Indian tennis star HS Prannoy made a triumphant return to the badminton court as he kickstarted the year with a win in his opening match at the Malaysian Open 2025 being held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. On Wednesday, Prannoy defeated Brian Yang of Canada by 21-12, 17-21, 21-15. His comeback effort lasted one hour and 29 minutes. Also, the mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 8 (ANI): Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are expected to adopt a cautious stance on Indian equities until there is clarity on the recovery in Q3 FY25 earnings and fair market valuations, says a report by Shriram Mutual Funds. The report highlighted that despite significant activity, FPIs remain wary of the current economic landscape. It said "FPIs are likely to remain cautious on I
Pakistan on Wednesday reported a new polio case in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, taking the previous year’s tally to 69, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) said in a statement.
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Kobbie Mainoo is allegedly left 'unhappy' with the initial terms that he has been offered by Manchester United when it comes to a potential new contract.
Postal service company was asked by a subcontractor to raise the commission fees it paid, in light of rising costs, but made no change.
The residents waited there in their bedclothes as embers fell around them until ambulances, buses and even construction vans arrived to take them to safety.
A Nigerian lady who works at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) has shown people what her Monday morning looks like. She showed when she arrives at the office.
Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis have filed emergency petitions seeking to block the commutations of their death sentences.
Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle: Eddie Howe’s men take the advantage into the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg thanks to their star forward
Louth's Andy McDonnell is the latest retired GAA star to make a comeback.
Allana Consumer Products Ltd is set to invest Rs 300 crore to establish new manufacturing facilities in Gujarat and North India by 2027. This strategic expansion into the French fries and frozen potatoes market aims to capture a minimum of 3% global market share by 2029, leveraging their infrastructure and market reach in the convenience food sector.
Boozy hen dos and butlers in the buff are being ditched in favour of sober axe throwing, escape rooms and cocktail making, new figures have revealed
Cubana Chiefpriest appears to have moved away from his drama with Burna Boy days after promising to release the singer’s arch-enemy Speed Darlington.
On January 7, 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will have a community notes system instead of fact-checking. Previously, these social media platforms had dedicated fact-checkers for content moderation. READ: Twitter will soon let you publish articles, says Elon Musk “This approach has gone too far,” said Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Chief
BRUNO GUIMARAES shared a heartwarming clip of himself and his son celebrating Newcastle’s win over Arsenal.
Читать дальше...Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the inaugural session on Thursday (January 9, 2025), while President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the valedictory session on Friday