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US$5,5b needed for humanitarian aid: SADC

The Herald 

Nyore Madzianike ABOUT 67,7 million people who account for more than 17 percent of the SADC population have been affected by the El Nino induced drought and US$5,5 billion is needed to mitigate the effects of food deficiency. Giving remarks during the 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare this morning, […]

Pick of BL commodities - August 18, 2024

Thehindubusinessline.com 

The past week received good news in the form of a 15 per cent surplus rain in the first fortnight of August, kharif sowing ending with acreage being for most crops and the storage level in major reservoirs higher than normal. Tobacco farmers are enjoying higher returns, while we also provide some insights into irregularities in organic rice exports.

Five Afghan nationals found shot dead and hanged near Pakistan-Iran border

Khaama Press (Afghan News Agency) 

Five bullet-riddled bodies were found hanging from power poles in the Chagai area of Balochistan, Pakistan, near the Iranian border. The police confirmed that the victims were from Lashkar Gah, Helmand province, Afghanistan. The bodies have been moved to the morgue at Quetta’s central hospital. Local police reported that these five individuals were killed elsewhere […]

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Goldbridge: “It’s a wonder goal, and it’s a match-winner”

EPLIndex | Premier League stats & Blog 

Manchester United Secures Narrow Victory Over Fulham in Tense Premier League Opener Manchester United kicked off their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Fulham, thanks to a stunning goal from Joshua Zirkzee in the dying moments of the match. The game, held at Old Trafford, was far from a polished performance by […]

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People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Columbus

NBC4i.com 

Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing potential homeowners to expand their searches outside costly [...]

Open to exploring more ways to increase India's collaboration with IMF: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed enhancing India's collaboration with the IMF in a meeting with Gita Gopinath, Deputy Managing Director of IMF. Gopinath praised India's fiscal policies and the strength of its economy. Sitharaman emphasized the value of their relationship and openness to more cooperative initiatives, benefiting both India and the global community.

Kim Jong Un Shocks Listeners By Using South Korean Terms In Speech

Eurasia Review 

By Ahn Chang Gyu and Park Jaewoo

Kim Jong Un recently shocked North Korean flood victims when he addressed them in a speech that contained words and phrases commonly used by South Koreans – terms that would get ordinary citizens in hot water, residents told Radio Free Asia.

Authoritiesregularly punish users of South Korean lingobecause it suggests that they learned to speak that way from watching illegal South Korean movies and TV shows – considered “anti-socialist” and a bad capitalist influence ... Читать дальше...

Wright makes terrific try saver

Sydney Morning Herald 

Tom Wright has made a terrific try saving tackle to deny Makazole Mapimpi from the opening try.

Indonesia’s President Bids Nation Farewell In Final Speech To Parliament

Eurasia Review 

By Tria Dianti

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo expressed his gratitude to the people of this archipelago-country Friday as he bid them farewell in his final State of the Nation address before he steps down in October after a decade in office.

Jokowi said Indonesia had made significant strides in infrastructure development, job creation, and economic stability under his leadership, while acknowledging the challenges facing the nation.

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Blueprint: Brandin Cooks' injury scare, Mazi Smith is prepared

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Patrik Walker

OXNARD, Calif. - They're working to bounce back from a dark turn early in training, when the Dallas Cowboys lost one of their potential breakout pass rushers in Sam Williams - leaving the team to pivot and find solutions, both on the roster and potentially in free agency by way of new signings, to hopefully fill that void.

Much also remains unknown about the contract statuses