South Africa recently welcomed three injured children from Gaza through the gift of mobility campaign. This is a private initiative focusing on restoring mobility to those children who lost limbs During the war in Gaza. Here’s a detailed report by Kalden Ongmu.

South African hospital's 'mobility campaign': Restoring mobility in disabled Gazans

It is a double whammy for the African continent. While the continent is battered by Mpox outbreaks, a report published by the World Health Organisation shows that number of death caused by Cholera are on the rise in Africa. The W.H.O. Data shows, over 4000 people died from the disease last year, a 71 per cent increase compared to 2022. The number of reported cases also increased by 13 per cent.

Geographic distribution of Cholera case up by 125% in Africa

It has been quite a tragic week for Kenya, last Thursday in a fire that began at midnight, 21 boys of the hillside Endarasha primary, were burnt alive as they slept. Thirteen more contracted debilitating and life-altering burns. Since then, mysterious fires have continued engulfing schools and dorms nationwide. But what is causing these institutions to go up in flames?

Mysterious school fires engulf Kenya

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off Tuesday night in Pennsylvania in their first and likely only general election debate. Watch to know more.

US Presidential debate 2024: Trump vs Harris: What's at stake?

Pope Francis was warmly welcomed by the small Southeast Asian nation of East Timor, one of the world’s most Catholic countries. Nearly half of the population attended an open-air Mass to see the Pope. Watch in for more details!

Pope Francis' celebrates mass in East Timor

In a span of about 24 hours India has witnessed two attempts to derail trains; one in Rajasthan's Ajmer and the other in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur and according to the Indian Railway since February 23 cases of attempts to derail trains have been reported drawing attention to a larger conspiracy and also a matter of National Security. Watch in for more details!

India: NIA joins probe into Bhiwani-Prayagraj Kalindi Express derailment bid

China's disappeared Foreign Minister Qin Gang has reportedly been demoted to low level publishing job. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has declined to comment on Qin’s current role. The Washington Post in its report cited two former US officials dealing the Fall From Grace of the Chinese Diplomat who was once called a 'Wolf Warrior'.

China's disappeared foreign minister demoted to low-level publishing job

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing growing calls from within his party to step aside. Canadian lawmaker Alexandra Mendès said that her constituents feel that Trudeau must step down after nearly 9 years at the top. Watch in for more details!

Canada: Liberal MP Alexandra Mendes calls for Trudeau's resignation

The water level in the Vistula, Poland's longest river, has plummeted to its lowest recorded level ever in Warsaw due to a severe heatwave. Discover how this extreme weather is impacting one of Poland's most vital waterways.

Vistula River hits all-time low in Warsaw Amid Heatwave

#Gravitas | Algeria’s president won a second term with a resounding victory, garnering nearly 95% of the votes. The results in Algeria are growing trend in countries like Rwanda, Azerbaijan, and China where leaders have garnered more than 90% of votes raising concerns over election process, and the effect of democracy in these countries.

Gravitas: The 90% Club: This Too Is Democracy

#Gravitas | Pakistan has recently found substantial reserves of natural gas and oil in its territorial waters after a comprehensive three-year survey. Could these reserves significantly boost the crisis-hit nation's economy?

Pakistan Discovers Major Oil and Gas Reserve in Its Territorial Waters | Gravitas

#Gravitas India's Ministry of Health confirmed its first case of mpox in the country. A young male patient, who had recently returned from a country grappling with an mpox outbreak, showed symptoms of the disease. In a statement on Monday evening, the ministry confirmed the individual as the first confirmed case of mpox in India.

Mpox comes to India. Are we prepared?

#Gravitas | Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Ukraine, India's National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, will be travelling to Moscow to engage in discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. As Western efforts have failed to bring an end to the war, India could potentially broker peace between Ukraine and Russia. The key questions are: What is Modi's peace plan to be delivered through Doval? And will it prove instrumental in ending the war?

Russia-Ukraine War: What is Modi's Peace Plan Sent Through NSA Doval? Can It End the War?

#Gravitas | Will another front open on Israel's longest border, a 300-kilometre stretch with Jordan? Sunday’s attack at the Allenby bridge crossing in which three Israelis were killed in a shooting by a Jordanian gunman has raised fears globally that it may destabilize the relatively cordial three-decades long relationship between the two countries. This issue could not only deepen Israel’s military problems but also its diplomatic ones.

Gravitas: No Israeli Border Safe as Gaza Conflict Takes New Dimension

Asia's most powerful storm of 2024 has devastated Vietnam. The death toll as a result of typhoon Yagi has climbed to at least 60. Hundreds have been injured millions remain impacted as a result of the aftermath. Watch in for more details!

Typhoon Yagi: At least 60 killed, hundred injured in Vietnam

Mexico enters another week of unrest over controversial judicial reforms in the country. Watch in for more details!

Mexico: Is Obrador trying to overturn a merit-based appointment system?

US Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will face off in a debate for the first time on Tuesday, each seeking an edge in what has become a neck-and-neck race for White House. The debate is being hosted by America's ABC network in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Watch in for more details!

US Elections: Republican nominee Donald Trump leads with 48% nationally: Latest US election Polls

US Elections 2024: Poll suggests Donald Trump, Kamala Harris in a tie ahead of Presidential debate

Venezuelan opposition Presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez has landed in Spain after fleeing his own country. An arrest warrant there accuses him of terrorism and conspiracy during July's disputed Presidential elections even as the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says that the US stands with the Venezuelan opposition candidate. Watch in to know more.

Venezuela opposition candidate Gonzalez arrives in Spain seeking asylum

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to impose a 100 percent tariff on countries that move away from using the US Dollar in international trade. Speaking at a rally in Wisconsin, Trump said any nation abandoning the Dollar would face severe trade penalties with the United States.

Trump's Tariff War: A threat to global trade?

Russia's relentless assault on Ukraine continues to intensify with Moscow claiming new territorial gains while Kyiv struggles to hold its ground. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, Moscow claims gains

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Khaled Bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is in India for a crucial two-day visit. On his first visit to India Al- Nahyan held a meeting with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad house in Delhi earlier today. Watch in for more details!

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince in India: Al Nahyan meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

As hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza dim there are signals of tensions expanding across West Asia with accusations and counter charges and increasingly feud ties between rival forces. Iran has accused Israel of carrying out what it calls a criminal attack in central Syria killing 18 people. Watch in for more details!

Israel strikes Syria: 16 people killed as Israel launches multiple strikes on Syria

In continuance of China's massive ongoing diplomatic push, the Premier Li Qiang is set to travel to Saudi Arabia and the country's top Diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia this week. Watch in for more details!

Chinese Premier Li Qiang set to travel to Saud Arabia this week

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