world news

Evacuation of civilians begins in besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky
world

Evacuation of civilians begins in besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky

Humanitarian convoy brings food and medicine to Russian-held city where people have suffered severe shortages People living in the besieged Russian-held city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine were evacuated on Friday as part of a joint relief operation, the first of its kind in four years and eight months of war. The city, which lies on the Russian-occupied side of the Dnipro River, opposite Kherson, has suffered months of serious food and medical shortages, leading to warnings of starvation for the few thousand people remaining there, including about 50 children.

Read →
One man’s war on the scourge of sodcasting
world

One man’s war on the scourge of sodcasting

Readers respond to an article about learning from Japan on curbing ‘loudcasting’ and antisocial behaviour Emily Bratt missed out one way of addressing antisocial behaviour – on buses or elsewhere – which is to address the problem oneself rather than waiting for official enforcement (Fine ‘headphone dodgers’ if you will, but to really tackle antisocial behaviour, Britain should look to Japan, 24 October). Jenny Eldershaw Buxton, Derbyshire Continue reading...

Read →
Ghana showcases kente in Moscow as Mahama visits exhibition
world

Ghana showcases kente in Moscow as Mahama visits exhibition

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted cultural understanding as key to Ghana-Russia relations during a visit to a kente exhibition in Moscow. Organised with the participation of the Centre for Public Diplomacy (CPD), and with the direct assistance of the Russian House of the Centre for Public Diplomacy in Ghana, Woven Meanings forms part of the International Festival of African Culture and Cinema, Africa: Together into the Future.

Read →
Nigeria, Russia Review 1967 Bilateral Air Services Agreement
world

Nigeria, Russia Review 1967 Bilateral Air Services Agreement

Nigeria on Friday met with the Russian Federation on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Russia, as both countries move to strengthen aviation relations and expand cooperation in the air transport sector. At the meeting, the Nigerian delegation, led by Keyamo, held discussions with Dmitry Stanislavovich Zverev, who is the State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, on the need to modernise the existing framework governing air services between the two countries.

Read →
This is the hard lesson from Israel’s election: to stop national populists, you can’t play by gentlemen’s rules
world

This is the hard lesson from Israel’s election: to stop national populists, you can’t play by gentlemen’s rules

Benjamin Netanyahu knows this, and will use every ruse to stay in power It’s less an election result than a philosophical puzzle: what happens when a win contains a loss, a loss contains a win and the two collide? Start with the result that has simultaneously handed Benjamin Netanyahu a devastating defeat and a strong chance of staying on as prime minister, extending a run that has seen him lead Israel, on and off, for more than 19 of the past 30 years.

Read →
‘I was warned not to buy car, house,’ pastor recounts quest for ritual wealth
world

‘I was warned not to buy car, house,’ pastor recounts quest for ritual wealth

An Ogbomoso, Oyo State-based pastor, Joel Olasunkanmi, has narrated how his involvement in ritual practices in pursuit of wealth preceded a car accident that eventually led to the amputation of his leg. Olasunkanmi shared his experience in an interview with BBC Yoruba, saying he became involved with a ritualist while seeking what he described as

Read →
Perfume bottle and child’s necklace among treasures found in Pompeii wardrobe
world

Perfume bottle and child’s necklace among treasures found in Pompeii wardrobe

Archaeologists uncover jewellery, cosmetics and coins in cabinet sealed since eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79 Fragments of personal objects, from makeup tools and a perfume bottle to coins and a child’s necklace, have been found tucked away in a wooden wardrobe sealed off for almost 2,000 years in the ruins of Pompeii. The wardrobe was discovered in a room of a home on Via dell’Abbondanza, which was one of the most bustling streets in Pompeii.

Read →
Nigeria, Russia target April 2027 for new air services agreement
world

Nigeria, Russia target April 2027 for new air services agreement

By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Russian officials have agreed to a six-month timeline to modernise the existing framework governing air services between Russia and Nigeria. At the meeting, the Nigerian delegation, led by Keyamo, held discussions with Dmitry Stanislavovich Zverev, State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation.

Read →
‘I was warned not to buy car or house’ — Nigerian Pastor recounts ritual wealth
world

‘I was warned not to buy car or house’ — Nigerian Pastor recounts ritual wealth

Pastor Joel Olasunkanmi, an Ogbomoso based cleric, has recounted how his pursuit of wealth through ritual practices allegedly led to a life changing car accident that resulted in the amputation of his leg. Olasunkanmi shared his experience during an interview with BBC Yoruba, saying he turned to a ritualist while pursuing what he described as vain and worldly things.

Read →
Russia offers 70 additional scholarships to Kenyan students
world

Russia offers 70 additional scholarships to Kenyan students

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 30 – Russia has announced 70 additional scholarships for Kenyan students seeking higher education in the country. Russian President Vladimir Putin made the announcement during bilateral talks with President William Ruto at the Kremlin in Moscow.

Read →