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Freedom Flotilla Coalition prepares to sail second ship ‘Handala’ to Gaza
The coalition’s ‘Madleen’ ship made headlines in June when it attempted to sail to Gaza, with climate activist Greta Thunberg aboard. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is setting sail to Gaza on a second ship, named ‘Handala,’ in five days, the organization announced late on Sunday. The ship will depart from Siracusa, Italy, to “break the…
Read MoreRussian transport minister found dead after being sacked by Putin
The Russian transport minister recently sacked by President Vladimir Putin, Roman Starovoit, has been found dead with a gunshot wound in a car, the central investigative committee in Moscow reported on Monday. “The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated. The main theory is suicide,” said the spokeswoman for the investigative authority, Svetlana Petrenko.…
Read MoreHD Hyundai signs MoU with CSL to boost shipbuilding capabilities
HD Hyundai’s Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India’s state-owned shipbuilder, Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), to foster long-term collaboration in the shipbuilding industry. The MoU will focus on providing design and procurement support for CSL, technical collaboration to boost productivity and meet global quality standards, and workforce training.…
Read MoreDHL’s German postal unit aims to increase use of parcel lockers
The German post and parcel division of DHL Group said Monday it has launched a one-year trial with several online retailers to make it easier for consumers to have goods delivered to one of its parcel lockers. Shoppers who order from participating businesses, such as Mosaik Tree GmbH (organic food and bone broth) and do-it-yourself…
Read MoreSouth Africa’s police minister accused of links to criminal gangs
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has been accused of having ties to criminal gangs and of meddling in police investigations into politically motivated murders. These explosive allegations were made by KwaZulu-Natal police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at a press briefing on Sunday. He said Mr Mchunu was receiving financial support from an allegedly corrupt businessman to fund…
Read MoreFamily ‘in shock’ after scientist killed in Dundee
The family of a scientist fatally injured on a street in Dundee at the weekend have said they are still in shock at the news. Dr Fortune Gomo was treated by paramedics but died in the city’s Lochee area on Saturday afternoon after an incident which police are treating as murder. Dr Gomo, who was…
Read MoreJBS kicks off beef exports to “strategic” Vietnamese market
JBS has sent its first shipment of beef to Vietnam as the Brazilian meat giant looks to tap into the “strategic” market in South East Asia. Publicly listed JBS said in a statement that 27 tonnes of beef left its Mozarlândia factory in Brazil on Saturday (5 July). The site, which produces the company’s Friboi…
Read MoreNissan in BEV production talks with Foxconn – reports
Japan’s Nissan Motor Company is discussing producing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in partnership with Taiwanese electronics company Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn, according to reports in Japan. Foxconn, Apple’s main iPhone outsourcing partner, has developed the MIH (Mobility in Harmony) modular BEV platform, designed to provide global automakers with a fast, low-cost…
Read MoreHoni Poke bolsters UK and European presence with Island Poke
Honi Poke, a UK-based poke brand, has acquired Island Poke, adding 18 sites across the UK and Europe to its portfolio. The deal comprises nine Island Poke locations in London and nine in France, significantly expanding Honi Poke’s geographic reach. Honi Poke currently operates 24 sites in the UK and three in Cyprus, bringing the…
Read MoreTurkiye denim producer signs $20m Egypt factory deal to boost exports
The deal, valued at $20m, is expected to generate approximately 500 direct employment opportunities. The factory is projected to produce up to 18 million tonnes of denim fabric each year. Half of this output is designated for export, while the remaining half will supply domestic factories in Egypt. Covering 16,700m2, the plant will focus on…
Read MoreA road collision kills at least 21 people in northwestern Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — At least 21 people were killed in a road collision in Nigeria’s northwestern Kano state, officials said. The Federal Road Safety Corps said a heavy-duty truck and a commercial vehicle carrying passengers collided Sunday along the Zaria-Kano expressway, a major road linking cities in the country’s northern region. The agency said…
Read MoreCentral Nairobi sealed off ahead of Kenyan protests
Kenya’s security forces have blocked all major roads leading into central Nairobi, ahead of planned nationwide protests. Much of the city centre is deserted, with businesses shut and a heavy security presence on the streets. Some schools have advised students to stay at home. Hundreds of early-morning commuters and overnight travellers were stranded at checkpoints,…
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