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Ambassador Zokey Ahad presents credentials to President of Comoros
Dr Zokey Ahad, non-resident Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Union of Comoros, presented his credentials to Azali nAssoumani, the President of the Union of Comoros at a ceremony at the State House, Moroni on Tuesday. Dr...

Comorian woman says justice minister among men who raped her for years
A young Comorian woman, Raanti A, has spoken to RFI about multiple rapes she alleges she was subjected to by a man she is related to, who she says also invited several other men to sexually abuse her – one of whom she claims is the Comorian...
Tanzania seeks the Comoros medical market, as surgical robots loom
DAR ES SALAAM: A team of specialists from Tanzania will set up a medical camp in the Comoros Islands to provide specialized services to brain and heart patients. The Chairman of Medical Tourism, Dr. Peter Kisenge, confirmed today, August 9, 2025,...

Tanzania earns 116bn/- as revenue from medical tourism doubles
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Director of Diplomacy from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador John Ulanga, has said there has been a 19 percent increase in medical tourism, which earned Tanzania 166.5bn in four years. He said that from 2021 to 2025,...

Hotel of the weekSix Senses Rome blends modern wellness with traditional therapies
Six Senses Rome is like a luxe urban oasis set right in the busy, bustling historic heart of the Eternal City. Walking through its unassuming entrance, I find myself enveloped in a serene and peaceful retreat that is still remarkably...
Exim, JKCI deliver cardiac care in Comoros
COMORO: EXIM Bank, in collaboration with the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), has conducted joint medical camps in Comoro, expanding access to essential cardiac care and promoting Tanzania’s medical expertise on the international stage....

Encouraging signs from a no-fishing zone in Comoros could inspire others
Signs of improvement in fisheries arising from a small no-fishing zone in the Indian Ocean nation of Comoros could inspire the establishment of more such zones across the archipelago. A fishers’ group installed the first no-take zone inside a...

Man found dead at Burning Man festival in Nevada
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in a pool of blood at the Burning Man music festival in the Nevada desert, US authorities said. The man was found dead on Saturday at the gathering in the Black Rock Desert, about...

UAE schools answer call to curb mobile phone use in class
Schools in the UAE are stepping up efforts to curb mobile phone use in the classroom in a drive to reduce digital distractions and bolster pupil well-being. Emirates International School in Dubai recently introduced a ban on using mobile phones...

SADC, IUCN, and BirdLife Africa launch regional vulture conservation strategy
The recently approved Strategy represents a comprehensive regional framework developed through an evidence-based, collaborative process that builds upon existing national and international commitments. These include the Convention on Migratory...

US Open: Osaka sets up blockbuster last-16 clash with Gauff
Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka powered into the US Open fourth round on Saturday night with a 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 win over 15th seed Daria Kasatkina to continue her best run at a major since 2021. Osaka lit up Louis Armstrong Stadium in...

World News | UAE Leads Global Solar Energy Growth in 2025
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 31 (ANI/WAM): The UAE has strengthened its role in driving the global transition to clean energy in 2025, spearheading a wide portfolio of solar energy projects financed and executed by national companies across multiple...

UAE petrol prices to rise in September and diesel to drop
Petrol prices in the UAE will rise marginally in September, while diesel prices will drop, authorities said on Sunday, following volatile conditions arising from supply uncertainty from Russia and US President Donald Trump's tariffs on key trade...

Israel steps up Gaza city attacks and cuts off aid lifeline
Israel said on Friday it will no longer observe a daily "tactical pause" to allow aid into Gaza city, as it steps up pressure for Palestinians to leave. Gaza city is now a "dangerous combat zone", the Israeli military said, as its troops mount a...

Japan supports WFP food operations in Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a timely contribution of JPY 300 million (approximately US$2 million) from the Government of Japan to support humanitarian food assistance to 48,000 vulnerable people in...

The LDC graduation conundrum
The least developed countries (LDCs) have been struggling to graduate to developing nations for years. But at the same time, these countries fear losing preferential trade, exports, and employment. So, they hesitate and step back even after...
Take Control of Your Cash Flow: Proven Strategies for AR Leaders
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Lebanese army chief 'threatened to quit' over Hezbollah disarmament plan, sources reveal
Lebanon’s army commander in chief has threatened to resign over a plan to disarm Hezbollah, security sources in Beirut told The National on Friday. The battered army has been tasked with drawing up a plan to dismantle the once-dominant force in...

The third world’s LDC conundrum
The least developed countries (LDCs) have been struggling to graduate to developing nations for years. But at the same time, these countries fear losing preferential trade, exports, and employment. So, they hesitate and step back even after...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
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