Shanghai, Not a single country managed to meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, a survey of pollution data in 6,475 cities showed on Tuesday, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip. The WHO …
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Arab nations celebrate Mother’s Day
Published by Al-Araby Arab nations in the Middle East and North Africa on Monday marked Mother’s Day with celebrations timed to coincide with the Spring Equinox. Countries celebrating the occasion […]
Read moreCovid-19: 17.3 million Kenyans so far vaccinated – Health Ministry
NAIROBI, Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced that a total of 17,327,143 vaccines have been administered across the country.The latest figures indicating the government is on course and will most likely surpass the 60 percent of the population targ…
Read moreUK provides additional emergency support to Madagascar
On 17 March 2022, UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford has announced a further £500,000 of UK aid for Madagascar following a series of extreme weather events.The new UK support will allow UNICEF to provide safe water, emergency sanitation and hygiene serv…
Read moreEU Freezes Some Mali Army Training Over Mercenary Concerns
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s top diplomat said Monday that he has ordered the suspension of combat training for soldiers in Mali until he receives guarantees from the government there that the trainees will not be working with Russian mercenaries.Re…
Read moreUNICEF Nigeria Warns Millions at Risk of Water Contamination Ailments
ABUJA, NIGERIA — On the commemoration of World Water Day, UNICEF is raising concerns about Nigeria, where an estimated 70% of water at the point of consumption is contaminated.The U.N. agency said the contamination is why Nigeria has the world’s highes…
Read moreRegional conference on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism to kick off Tuesday
Manama, A regional conference on boosting judicial cooperation in the Middle East and north Africa to combat money laundering and funding terrorism will kick off tomorrow Tuesday. The event is organised by the Public Prosecution under the patronage of …
Read moreLeclerc wins Bahrain GP as Verstappen retires near the end
Manama, Formula One champion Max Verstappen’s title defense turned into a nightmare when the Red Bull star retired near the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday allowing Ferrari to clinch a 1-2 finish with Charles Leclerc winning ahead of teammate C…
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