UN refugee chief seeks inclusion, not quick fixes, as needs grow
As the world faces an unprecedented number of refugees and a backlash grows in Europe, a top UN official is...
Month: September 2023
Beijing summons German envoy over FM’s ‘dictator’ comment
Beijing summoned the German ambassador to China after Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called President Xi Jinping a "dictator", Berlin said...
Biden takes political risk with Iran prisoner swap
US President Joe Biden hailed a prisoner swap with Iran as cause for celebration Monday, but Republican criticism makes the...
Top US official applauds Nigerian economic reforms
A senior US official on Monday applauded tough reforms taken by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since coming to office...
Water shortage drives elephant migration from Zimbabwe
Large numbers of elephants from Zimbabwe's biggest national park are moving to neighboring Botswana in a search for water, a...
3 dead in drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan airfield: statement
Three members of Iraqi Kurdistan's anti-terrorism forces were killed Monday in a drone strike that hit an airfield near Sulaimaniyah,...
South Korean President urges global unity in face of deepening Russia-North Korea relations
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea has emphasized the need for the international community to come together in response...
Ukraine welcomes arrival of 2 cargo ships via newly established black sea corridor
Ukraine's maritime landscape witnessed the arrival of two cargo ships at one of its key ports, thanks to the implementation...
US raises concerns about Chinese assistance to Russia, says official
The United States has officially voiced its concerns regarding China's role in assisting Russia, alongside limited but notable progress in...
Mayor Adams releases FY23 mayor’s management report
Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled the highly anticipated Mayor’s Management Report (MMR) for Fiscal Year 2023, a comprehensive evaluation of...
Mayor Adams releases FY23 mayor’s management report
Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled the highly anticipated Mayor’s Management Report (MMR) for Fiscal Year 2023, a comprehensive evaluation of...
The Test of Character
Dear Destiny Friends, The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges – Walter Anneberg In...
Daylight Africa Week 2023 ends with inspiring experiences, exciting future prospect
Daylight Africa Week 2023 has drawn to a close, leaving participants with lasting memories and a stronger connection to their...
Pope Francis urges global support for flood-ravaged Libya
In a heartfelt plea for international assistance, Pope Francis has once again called upon the global community to rally behind...
Pakistan court extends Ex-PM Imran Khan’s custody in ‘cipher’ case
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan faced a setback in his legal battle as the judicial custody related to...
Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, 10,000 missing
Libya has been plunged into chaos as torrential rains, triggered by a powerful Mediterranean storm named Daniel, wreaked havoc across...
Oil prices surge 2% to nearly 10-month high on OPEC’s rosy outlook for tight supplies
Oil prices experienced a notable surge, climbing approximately 2% to reach a nearly 10-month high. This upward trajectory was driven...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Slamming the Brakes on Car Theft
Not only is New York the greatest city in the world, it is the safest big city in America. Since...
Value As Gateway to Success
Dear Destiny Friends, Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value – Albert Einstein Every man...
Iran’s basketball great Haddadi retires from national team
Hamed Haddadi, the only Iranian to play in the National Basketball Association, retired from international play at the age of...
Curfew lifted after deadly unrest in Iraq city
A curfew was lifted in the multi-ethnic Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Sunday after protests turned violent and led to...
Air strike in Khartoum kills 20 civilians: activists
Residents of Khartoum awoke Sunday to artillery and rocket fire, hours after an air strike in the city's south killed...
Three killed in ethnic protests in Iraq’s Kirkuk
At least three Kurds were killed and 16 people wounded Saturday during protests in the multi-ethnic Iraqi city of Kirkuk,...
Thousands rally in Niger seeking withdrawal of French troops
Thousands rallied Saturday in Niger's capital Niamey to demand that former colonial ruler France withdraw its troops as sought by...
Pope hails power of interfaith dialogue for peace in Mongolia
Pope Francis hailed religion's power to resolve conflict and promote peace Sunday, on his final full day in the Mongolian...
‘No-ego’ former physio Nienaber an unlikely Springboks coach
Jacques Nienaber is far removed from the stereotype of an international rugby head coach. The Springbok coach was not a...
Pre-Incan site for ancestor worship found in Peru
A team of Peruvian and Japanese archaeologists has unearthed a pre-Hispanic archaeological site in northern Peru dedicated to ancestor worship,...
Libya lights up after years of power cuts
It's midnight just before the weekend. Traffic snarls the corniche in Tripoli, where improved electricity service has brought renewed energy...
Youthful, gaming-obsessed Saudi seeks homegrown hit
Young Saudis wander through a museum of video game history stretching from the original Pac-Man to PlayStation 5, a project...
Malaysia’s Forest City teeters over China property giant woes
On the approach to Malaysia's $100-billion island megaproject backed by Chinese investment, a collapsed bridge forces drivers to detour before...
Malaysia’s Forest City teeters over China property giant woes
On the approach to Malaysia's $100-billion island megaproject backed by Chinese investment, a collapsed bridge forces drivers to detour before...
Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in Taiwan
Typhoon Haikui made landfall on eastern Taiwan Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, whipping winds and plunging thousands of households into darkness...
Shaheen says partnerships key after Pakistan pacers rattle India
Pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi said bowling in partnerships was the key to rattling India's batting in the blockbuster Asia...
Cambodian ex-leader Hun Sen back on Facebook after long-running row
Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen returned to Facebook on Sunday, claiming the social media giant had "rendered justice" to him by...
Eric Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Back to School
Later this week, our children will head back to school for the first day of the new school year. School...
Spirituality and Success
Dear Destiny Friends, Let me begin this article with a disclosure; I’m not an ordained Minister of God. I am...
NYC kicks off Daylight Africa Week, celebrating diversity, unity
New York City, renowned as a melting pot of cultures and traditions, once again comes together to celebrate its rich...
