The elderly in Hong Kong are indulging in illegal gambling to tackle loneliness. In Japan, the elderly are shoplifting to tackle loneliness. We tell you why this is a cry for help.

Gravitas: Why the elderly in Hong Kong are indulging in illegal gambling

Kenya topped the African medal count with 11 medals, which includes 4 gold. Algeria is in second place with 2 gold medals, and South Africa is third with 1 gold medal. Ethiopia completes the top four, also having 1 gold medal but with fewer silver medals. This year, the twelve African countries qualified for the competition performed even better, finishing just one medal ahead: the African continent won a total of 38 medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. We highlight some of the competitors who left the African stamp in Paris.

Africans who made an impact at the Olympics

Mia Le Roux became the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa following a divisive competition that saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian heritage. 23-year-old law student Chidimma Adet-Shina pulled out of the competition following allegations that her mother may have stolen the identity of a South African woman. Report by Kalden Ongmu.

First deaf crowned as Miss South Africa 2024

A mass circumcision was marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda. Some are angrily objecting the ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys, known as Imbalu, which began on august 3rd in a remote corner of Uganda and will continue until the end of 2024

Uganda: Dispute over ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys

Foreign investors are pulling out of China at an unprecedented rate. In the June quarter of this year alone, a record 15 billion dollar was withdrawn. Watch in for more details!

China: Foreign investors pull record $15 billion in June quarter

The interim Government headed by Muhammad Yunus has decided to cancel the August 15 National morning day, a day that marks the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman the founding leader of Bangladesh. Watch in for more details!

BREAKING | Bangladesh Interim Government cancels August 15 mourning day | Gravitas

In a report recently released, the Africa centres for disease control and prevention (Africa CDC) said Mpox cases have risen by 160 per cent on the continent in 2024 compared with the 2023 record. As of 28 July, a total of 14,250 cases and 456 deaths with a case fatality rate of 3.2 per cent have been recorded in 10 African nations, including Nigeria. While Nigeria recorded 24 cases with no deaths, the DRC topped with 13,791 cases and 450 deaths.

African Union declares Mpox a public health emergency | WION World of Africa

China is facing a growing trade backlash in Southeast Asia. Once a key market for Chinese exports, the region is now erecting barriers at an alarming rate. Southeast Asia joins the league of regions currently in dispute with china over its trade practices. This brings us the question: Is the world closing in on China?

China faces rising trade barriers in Southeast Asia

There was an embarrassing technical glitch of about 40 long minutes before Elon Musk the sponsor sat down with Donald Trump the nominee. The conversation went on for about 2 hours and as promised it was candid but there were no new headlines both agreed on almost everything from immigration to election fraud to Biden's presidency. Watch in for more details!

US Elections 2024: Donald Trump returns to X with two-hour Elon Musk chat hit by technical glitch

A report by the Indian Express shows Mauritius-based IPE Plus Fund 1 is in prime focus in the scandal surrounding SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch. According to the report, this fund had investments from Vinod Adani. Watch in for more details!

Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief Saga: Web of funds & investments under SEBI probe

Slap fighting is gaining traction in South Africa - even though the health risks of the sports are not difficult to imagine.

Slap fighters pack a 'palm-full' as sport gains momentum | WION World of Africa

Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief Saga: Buch's investment in part of structure under SEBI probe

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