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Defence Force update on casualties in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Following an exchange of mortar bomb between the FARDC, Congolese Defence Force and the M23 rebel militia on Monday, 27 January 2025, near Goma Airport where the SANDF Base is collocated, three members of the SANDF were caught in the crossfire and...
Privilege Speech of Senator Risa Hontiveros on election delays & COMELEC readiness
PHILIPPINES, February 3 - Press Release February 3, 2025 Privilege Speech of Senator Risa Hontiveros on election delays & COMELEC readiness Mr. President, dear colleagues, I rise on a point of personal and collective privilege. I hope to bring to...
One Week Left For Kentuckians Affected By May Tornadoes To Apply For FEMA Assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes have one week left to apply for federal disaster...
Defence Force clarifies misrepresentation of events in circulating video
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has noted with concern the widespread circulation of a video on social media accompanied by misleading claims suggesting that SANDF forces surrendered to M23 rebels. We wish to set the record...
Silicon Valley Technology Consultancy Tackles Challenging Middle East, African Markets
Catalyst Business Solutions is a technology & digital transformation service provider headquartered in San Jose, California, with a strong global presence through 10+ subsidiaries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This global...
Enrollment Starts in Africa CDC-Led MpOx Therapeutic Study (MOSA)
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia and KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo and WASHINGTON and PARIS, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Africa CDC’s support for the MOSA, a pan-African randomized platform adaptive trial for the MpOx Study, adding to the...
Terra Metals Inc. Advances Copper and Cobalt Operations in Zambia Amid President Trump’s Pro-Mining Policies
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terra Metals Inc. (TMI), a Delaware-registered company in the United States, is proud to announce significant progress in its mining and renewable energy initiatives in Zambia, bolstered by...
Battery Operated Lights Market 2025 Trends: Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024 to 2032, Claims AMR
Ongoing advancements in battery technology & LED lighting are driving the battery-operated lights market. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The report on the global battery operated lights market by Allied...
Disaster Recovery Centers Closing in Hardeman and Obion Counties
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Hardeman and Obion counties are closing permanently Aug. 19. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties have until Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m....
Five Days Remain for Tennesseans to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Middle and Western Tennesseans who have been affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have five days to apply for FEMA assistance. The application deadline is Tuesday. Aug. 19. Money is available for...
Disaster Recovery Center Opening June 6 in Butler County
Cape Girardeau – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening, June 6, in Poplar Bluff, in Butler County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opening June 4 in Phelps County
Cape Girardeau – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open tomorrow, June 4 in Phelps County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line...
UN Appoints Five Nations for Security Council in 2026–2027
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly selected five nations to join the UN Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members for the 2026–2027 term. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia secured...
Israel threatens to ban major aid organizations as starvation deepens
Unless INGOs submit to the full registration requirements, including the mandatory submission of details of private donors, complete Palestinian staff lists and other sensitive information about personnel for so-called “security” vetting to...
Battery Operated Lights Market 2025 Trends: Predicted to Grow at a CAGR of 10.2% by 2032, Report
The global battery operated lights market is projected to reach $261.5 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024 to 2032. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The report on the global battery operated...
Attorney General Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Certain Countries with Dangerous Conditions
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated – or at minimum extend it for the...
Attorney General Ford Calls on Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants from Countries Facing Dangerous Conditions
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced he has joined with 14 other attorneys general to urge the Biden administration to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for all 17 countries currently designated, or at least...
Use FEMA Grants Only for Disaster-Related Expenses
AUSTIN, Texas – As eligible Texas flood survivors start to receive funds from FEMA for rent, home repairs and other categories of assistance, be assured that disaster assistance funds are tax-free. When you receive your award letter, FEMA will...
Two Weeks Left For Kentuckians Affected By May Tornadoes To Apply For FEMA Assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster...
Mining Explosives Market Size Is Likely To Reach a Valuation of Around $ 15.2 billion by 2032
The Mining Explosives Market is growing rapidly, driven by the rising demand for efficient and safe blasting solutions in mining operations worldwide. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Mining Explosives...