Free School Lunch for All Must Include Kosher/Halal
NEW YORK — Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña, City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Public Advocate Letitia James today announced that...
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Khatam Al-Qur’an ceremony held in Golden Jubilee of Brunei
Bander Seri Begwan: On October 13, 2017, according to state’s official state media, Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony graced the Golden Jubilee...
Unemployment: Dangote employs youth graduate for rice farming in Kogi.
LAGOS, Nigeria, October 15, 2017/ -- A multi-million Naira Youth Farming Initiative that will engage teeming unemployed Nigerian graduates in rice...
Over 1000 Nigerian youths undergo empowerment training to reduce unemployment rate
Nigerian government recently organised empowerment training for unemployed youths in the country. This is a tactical way to reduce the...
DHL the only company to be named Top Employer in 18 African countries
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 13, 2017/ -- DHL Express has been certified as a Top Employer in Africa for...
ITFC and SNTL Launch a Study to Bridge the Gap between Morocco and Africa
CASABLANCA, Morocco, October 12, 2017/ -- The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)...
“Efforts are underway to ascertain those attempting to spark ethnic violence among different groups in the country…” – Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin Hekmatyar says.
KABUL - Hezb-e-Islami leader said that Afghan government had enemies within the government and agencies, for that sake government has...
“Sometimes it is just a matter of communication”
LONDON, United Kingdom, October 10, 2017/ -- Financial Times correspondent John Aglionby's reporting in the fast FT online column that...
Facebook gets behind African entrepreneurs in a ‘celebration of tech’ week as part of its sponsorship of TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 9, 2017/ -- Showcasing Facebook’s passion for investing in creative, diverse talent across Africa, and nurturing...
DHL and MallforAfrica team up to further cross-border e-commerce to the United States
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 5, 2017/ --DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider recently announced its partnership...
Golden Celebration kicks off in Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan: On the order of King of Brunei Darussalam, the commencement of golden celebration had been conducted and...
Pakistan sets to launch Remote Sensing Satellite
Islamabad: Pakistani astronomers had been preparing Remote Sensing Satellite since 2015; SUPARCO Director confirmed to state official News Channel Pakistan...
OVER A THOUSAND NEW YORKERS JOIN MAJORITY LEADER JIMMY VAN BRAMER AT FUNDRAISER FOR PUERTO RICAN RELIEF AT MOMA PS1
YESTERDAY, October 4th, Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer and his husband, Dan Hendrick co-hosted a fundraiser to support Puerto Rico hurricane...
Unknown group cut women’s hairs in Jammu Kashmir
Sri Nagar: A terrific video went viral on social media on October 4, 2017, when a woman was tortured by...
Military declares Nnamdi Kanu unfound
In the aftermath of controversies over the whereabouts of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu,...
25 years old youth’s body found in Sengkang Riverside Park
Pulua Ujong: A dead body of 25 years old youth had been sent for the postmortem on September 30th, 2017,...
Allocation of Funds for Seven Schools to Participate in Project BOOST
East Elmhurst, NY — Today, State Senator Jose Peralta announced that seven schools in his district will receive public funds to participate...
Pope sympathizes with victims of Las Vegas deadly gun attack
A report of Church Times today informs that Pope Francis has expressed his “deep sadness” and “spiritual closeness” to the...
Saudi Arabia opens driving schools for women across the country
Riyadh: On October 1, 2017 Saudi soil after promoting women empowerment across the country, opened driving institutes at various places...
Ecobank launches mVisa across 33 African Countries
LOME, Togo, October 2, 2017/ -- Ecobank has partnered with Visa to launch Ecobank Scan+Pay with mVisa solutions to their consumers....
Zimbabwe debunks rumour on social media, describes it as misleading and causing panic
According to a report filed by MacDonald Dzirutwe Reuters, Zimbabwe’s government said on Wednesday it would crack down on social...
Nigerian youngster Marylove Edwards wins first US tournament – Premium Times
Nigerian Tennis Prodigy, Marylove Edwards, opened her first U.S. account on a winning note by dispatching her opponents with ease...
Undergraduates in China protest over compulsory patriotic boot camp
In a concrete stadium in the north of Beijing, the Economist disclosed in their report that some 2,000 men and...
US bans more countries from Asia
President of United States Donald Trump felt more insecure around the world, for that sake he banned nuclear enriched states,...
Sport Pundit submits that Harry Kane deserves parity with premier league’s top earners
Sport Pundit, Jamie Redknapp, said that he believes Tottenham striker Harry Kane deserves parity with the Premier League's top earners....
China sets to take lead in higher education via 42 world class universities
China’s interest in taking over higher education cannot be overemphasized. Asian Correspondent News today describes this move by China as...
23 years old university student died suspiciously in boys’ hostel
KERALA - An engineering student was found hanging in Kerala (the state of India) at National Institute of Technology(NIT) on Sunday...
Man United frown at racist fans, ask for CCTV footage over Romelu Lukaku chants
In a recent statement from Manchester United, the club is asking for CCTV footage in order to identify fans chanting...
QNET to boost Direct Selling and create entrepreneurship opportunities in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, September 22, 2017/ -- QNET, a company of Asian heritage and a part of the US...
Nigeria traces IPOB’s funding to France
Yesterday, the federal government of Nigeria hinted that it has traced the financial headquarters of indigenous people of biafra (IPOB)...
UNGA kick starts key events with maximum representation of world leaders
Quartz in a recent statement has revealed that key events of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) kick started this week...
Former Pakistan’s PM’s wife declares winner in NA-120- official announcement
Lahore: Begum Kalsoom Nawaz declared victorious after the election held in NA-120, according to state official News agency, the result...
President Trump raises concern over UN bureaucracy, demands reforms
Channel4, in a recent report, covers the concern as raised by the America’s president. According to the report, during the...
I’ll fight corruption until it’s exterminated from our polity – Buhari
Vanguard News has reported today that President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to continue to fight corruption and never rest until...
Close House announces the add of Martin Kaymer and Ross Fisher to hero challenge
On Gulf, Martin Kaymer and Ross Fisher are the latest players to join the field for the Hero Challenge ahead...
“North Korea is holding their nuclear weapons in their hand” – UN report
According to UN survey report about Asia on September 16, 2017 it is stated that “North Korea constantly ready for...
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority introduces a new system to block stolen mobiles
ISLAMABAD - To maintain the standard and quality of telecommunication market across the country, after the successful free services of 4G...
United misses Paul Pogba over injury
Manchester United Boss has confirmed that muscular injury can put a player off from performing for weeks, regretting why Pogba...
UNWTO elects Nigeria as Vice President Africa
Wednesday, September 13th, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) elected the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed as...
GILLIBRAND, SANDERS AND 15 DEMOCRATIC SENATORS ANNOUNCE MEDICARE-FOR-ALL LEGISLATION
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and 15 of her Democratic colleagues to...
LASHAWN MARTEN SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS IN PRISON FOR STRIKING THREE, ONE FATALLY, IN UNION SQUARE HATE-CRIME ASSAULTS
Photo by: Jefferson Siegel, a staff photojournalist at the New York Daily News Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr.,...
United Manager says he is not disappointed with players despite stoke draw
Sky Sport reports that Jose Mourinho claimed his confidence in his Manchester United side remains intact despite seeing Stoke City...
“The only thing that can stop Mr President re-election is on health ground” – says Governor Amosun
According to a report by Daily Post, Ogun state Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has said that only health issues can stop...
Pakistani Entrepreneur Umamima uses google as “first pitch” to raise funds
Islamabad: Umamima Mendharo (a young Pakistani girl of 23 years old) is an entrepreneur got a bigwig venture firm and...
Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates send donations to American victims
On Sunday September 10, 2017 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its ally UAE sent planes full of all the necessities...
Barack Obama urges students to prioritize education and stand up in service to the community
In a recent visit of Barack Obama to McKinley Tech High school, students expressed shock over the entry of the former president in...
Jose Mourinho appraises Alex Ferguson, says Man United did not evolve under Louis Van Gaal or David Moyes.
Sky Sport News today reports that Jose Mourinho reportedly stated that Manchester United have been somewhat still, failing to evolve...
China registers fear over its unruly neighbor North Korea
A report filed by the NBC News stated that the timing of North Korea’s recent nuclear test managed, once again, to embarrass...
SENATOR GILLIBRAND RELEASES NEWEST MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORT: PUNISHMENTS FOR MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT ACCUSATIONS ARE RARE, INCONSISTENT & INSUFFICIENT
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today released her...
“Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman’s statement is the true victory of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China”- says Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharief.
LAHORE - Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman San Vi Dong said on September 7, 2017 on second day of Defense Day celebration...
Nigeria central bank assists Islamic banking sector in the country
Islamic banking is taking a new shape in the Nigeria's banking industry. Nigeria’s central bank has said it is setting...
Myanmar conflict leads to increase in count of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
UN has made it known that the ‘number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Myanmar into Bangladesh has surged, with more...
LGBT Parents Group Founding Member Morris (Mark) Mones Dies
Queens, NY - Morris (Mark) Mones a founding member of the Queens Chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and...
Funds For Queens District Attorney’s Office
East Elmhurst, NY — State Senators Jose Peralta and Tony Avella announced a $150,000 state allocation for the Queens District Attorney’s...
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NEW REGIONAL FOOD HUB IN THE BRONX
The Bronx, NY – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Governor Andrew Cuomo, and U.S. Representative...
Iranian government rejects us call for UN nuclear watchdog to inspect more sites
CNN in its news report today filed a statement attributed to the Iranian President, His Excellency Hassan Rouhani, where he...
Guru rape case: Dr Saint Gurmeet Singh found guilty, sentenced to a 10 year jail term
Dr Saint Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim Insan, whose conviction on two counts of rape sparked riots that have killed at...
Hundreds of sex offenders living dangerously close to pre-ks new report reveals
New York, NY — Senators Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), Diane Savino (D-Bronx), Jose Peralta (D-Queens) and Marisol Alcantara (D-Manhattan) released, “Preying on...
Pakistani women cricketer Sana Mir ranks among “Asia 21 Young Leaders”
ISLAMABAD - Pakistani women cricket star Sana Mir ranked among the 30 stupendous professionals as “Asia 21 young Leaders” by Asian...
Youth counselor identifies positive attitude, habit and character development as bedrock for nation building
Speaking on Sunday, 27th of August, at the Federal School of Statistics, Ibadan, Oyo state, during a two-day Secondary School Coordinators’...
