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In a striking revelation, a recent report from ActionAid—the international development agency—illuminates the grim reality of healthcare in Liberia. It starkly highlights that a staggering 97 percent of health workers earn salaries insufficient to meet even the most basic living expenses. Titled "The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa," this report extends its scrutiny beyond Liberia, analyzing the healthcare challenges faced by five additional African nations. Imagine dedicating your life to healing others, only…

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer that has unfortunately spread to his bones. His office has released a statement indicating that he is currently reviewing treatment options. On Friday, the 82-year-old Democrat received the diagnosis following a series of increasing urinary symptoms, which led to the discovery of a prostate nodule. As stated in his office's announcement, "While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be…

Cliona Ward, an Irish woman previously held in a U.S. immigration facility, has been released, according to her lawyer. Ms. Ward was freed from the Tacoma Detention Center in Washington State last night, following a judge's approval of an application to terminate the immigration proceedings, as confirmed by attorney Erin Hall during an interview with RTÉ's Prime Time. "You guys... CLIONA IS FREE!" shared Ms. Ward's sister, Orla Holladay, in an uplifting update on their Gofundme fundraising page. Orla recounted the…

Ghana's oil production in 2024 has seen a heartening yet frustratingly narrow miss as the nation recorded a shortfall of just 0.01%, equating to merely 7,000 barrels, compared to its output in 2023. By the end of 2024, the total crude oil output reached an impressive 48,240,010 barrels, but just shy of the 48,247,037 barrels produced in the previous year. This slight decline raises a myriad of questions: What factors are contributing to this near miss? Is it a reflection of broader global trends or domestic challenges?…

Recent research has revealed a startling statistic: pedestrians and cyclists face a 44% higher risk of fatality when struck by an SUV or similarly sized vehicle compared to a traditional car. Alarmingly, this figure escalates to 82% for children, according to the analysis from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in collaboration with Imperial College London. This extensive study examined over 680,000 road collisions recorded over the past 35 years. By comparing injury severity among pedestrians and…

The Disturbing Alliance: Russia and North Korea's Military Cooperation A gripping 77-second montage recently surfaced, courtesy of the state media outlet TASS. This video captured the extraordinary training of soldiers engaging in various tactical drills: moving strategically while firing, clearing trenches, and handling Russian standard service hand grenades with apparent confidence and precision. Such insights create an eerie window into the modern warfare methodologies that are being implemented in…

Hamas has expressed a willingness to negotiate an agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This plan would involve the release of all hostages and the establishment of a five-year truce, according to a statement from a Hamas official today, prior to talks with mediators. A delegation from Hamas is currently in Cairo engaging with Egyptian intermediaries to explore potential resolutions to the 18-month-long war. Meanwhile, on-the-ground rescuers reported that an Israeli airstrike on a family home in Gaza City…

Severe Climate Events Impact Europe as Temperatures Continue to Rise The latest climate report has highlighted alarming statistics: severe storms and flooding events in Europe affected approximately 413,000 people in 2024, tragically claiming 335 lives. Wildfires, meanwhile, impacted around 42,000 individuals. The financial damage from these natural disasters surpassed €18 billion, serving as a stark reminder that climate change carries both a human and economic cost. The European State of the Climate report—jointly…

Mogadishu (AX) — A winds of change seem to be gracefully sweeping through the Horn of Africa, as Somalia intensifies its regional diplomacy efforts. In recent months, the country has fostered tighter alliances with Egypt, Eritrea, and Djibouti, demonstrating a united front against Ethiopia's controversial maritime agreement with North Western State of Somalia. This treaty has become a lightning rod for tensions, for Somalia sees it as a profound threat to its sovereignty. These evolving dynamics were recently examined in a…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently brought to light a concerning development: hundreds of Chinese nationals are reportedly engaged in combat at the frontlines alongside Russian forces. This assertion raises significant questions about Russia's strategies and its implications for international relations. "As of now, we have information that at least several hundred Chinese nationals are fighting as part of Russia's occupation forces," Mr. Zelensky stated during a meeting in Brussels with military leaders from…