Ghana confirms first case mpox in 2024
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana has recorded its first confirmed case of Mpox in 2024, health authorities said on Thursday, as the virus continues to spread in Africa.
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More than 800 mpox deaths recorded across Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 800 people across Africa have died from mpox, the African Union's disease control center said Thursday, warning the epidemic "was not under control".
Thailand nets 1.3 million kilograms of invasive fish
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand has netted more than 1.3 million kilograms of highly destructive blackchin tilapia fish, the government said Tuesday, as it battles to stamp out the invasive species.
Welcome, Bienvenidos, Mabuhay!: Which Folklorama pavilions are open this week
The 53rd edition of Folklorama kicks off Sunday night at several venues around Winnipeg. The long-running festival celebrates cultures from across the globe through food, music, dance and more.
Philippines anthem’s Olympic debut
For the first time in 100 years, the Philippine national anthem was played twice in the Olympics when gymnast Carlos Yulo bagged two gold medals in Paris last weekend. But it wasn’t the first time that ‘Lupang Hinirang’ was heard to honor the country. When weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz captured a gold in Tokyo three years ago, Julian Felipe’s 1898 musical composition was also played.
Diaz’ presence excites Team Philippines
PARIS – Hidilyn Diaz is expected to be here during the Paris Games weightlifting competition, and her mere presence would surely be an added boost and inspiration to the Philippine bets.
Brownlee cut above the rest
There are at least 10 naturalized players not born in the countries they represent with no blood line in the four FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments that end today in Latvia, Greece, Puerto Rico and Spain. This excludes those with no lineage but were born in the countries they play for, like Greece’s Giannis and Kostas Antetokounmpo (Nigerian heritage), Italy’s Awudu Abbas (Ghana/Nigerian heritage) and Spain’s Usman Garuba (Nigerian heritage).
Marcos welcomes new envoys
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is looking to boost ties with Belarus, Ghana, Turkmenistan, Malta, Dominican Republic and Nicaragua upon welcoming on Tuesday the countries’ new envoys in Manila.
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