(2023-12-26). Africa's rich biodiversity offers a wealth of carbon offset projects for Gulf investors. independent.co.ug 
Africa's carbon credit market is experiencing a significant surge in investor interest, thanks to a surge in fresh investment from the Gulf. But more regulation, stricter auditing and greater transparency is required, according to industry insiders. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is a prime target for new multimillion-dollar carbon offset projects as companies …
(2023-12-26). We can either have billionaires or democracy. Not both. indybay.org Political debate on wealth redistribution is a fight for fairness | Call it socialism – as the wealthy GOP does – or call it progressive taxation or economic justice. It doesn't matter; the nation's fiscal conservatives will demonize any idea of redistributing wealth and try to stoke unfounded fears of creeping communism no matter what specific language we use around fairness.
(2023-12-26). Uruguay to hold plebiscites. plenglish.com That year could be the highest in terms of number of plebiscites (five). Out of them, the one assured is seeking to approve police night raids, for which the ruling National Party obtained the necessary signatures in Parliament. | The main argument in defense of the said plebiscite is that regulations are needed to further address insecurity, particularly drug trafficking. | There are four other initiatives whose proponents are fighting to present it in the 2024 elections: the social security reform law, for which the PIT-CNT union center is collecting signatures; the restructuring of debts owed to individuals,…
(2023-12-26). China urges India for fairness for its companies. ecns.cn China on Monday urged India to provide a fair, just, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for its companies after two employees working for Chinese smartphone vendor Vivo's India unit were reportedly arrested by India's Enforcement Directorate.
(2023-12-26). Plane Full Of Indians Flying To Nicaragua To Enter The US, Raises New Immigration Worries. latintimes.com Indian nationals mostly from the western Gujarat state and working in the UAE formed the majority of those onboard the flight. They were flying to Nicaragua to migrate to the U.S. or Canada, reports said.
(2023-12-26). US War on Terror against Houthis is smoke and mirrors. peoplesdispatch.org The United States hosted the first meeting of the new working group on terrorism in the Quad format in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 19-21. The QUAD working group on terrorism was constituted in March at the foreign minister-level meeting in New Delhi hosted by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The joint statement issued after the March …
(2023-12-26). Two boys drown in Lake Victoria. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region working with local divers have retrieved the bodies of two boys who reportedly drowned in Lake Victoria, along the Masese landing site pier in Jinja city on Christmas evening. It is reported that the duo had gone swimming along the shoreline. However, unexpected storms swept over the …
(2023-12-26). Tiny bacterium may make big impact on rare-earth processing — Study. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) A tiny, hard-working bacterium — which weighs one-trillionth of a gram — may soon have a large influence on processing rare earth elements in an eco-friendly way.
(2023-12-26). myHQ by ANAROCK Partners With Awfis to Add 100+ New Coworking Centers for On-Demand Day Passes. devdiscourse.com • Tie-up adds over 15 new cities to the flexi-workspace portfolio.
(2023-12-26). 22 States to Ring In New Year With Minimum Wage Increases. truthout.org Nearly two dozen states and several municipalities across the U.S. are set to increase their minimum wage levels for workers in the new year. Sixty-five jurisdictions in total, including 22 states, will see minimum wage increases starting on that date. A majority of those jurisdictions will see their rates go up to or higher than $15 per hour. Three other states, as well as 22 other localities… |
(2023-12-26). Torrential rains kill at least 22 in Congo's Kasai region. devdiscourse.com BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dec 26 (Reuters) – A t least 22 people died on Tuesday in Congo's Kasai-Central province, where torrential rains destroyed infrastructure and caused flooding, authorities of the town of Kananga said. A landslide engulfed houses, churches and roads, killing entire families and leaving people homeless.
(2023-12-26). Homeless deaths on the streets surge in 2023. indybay.org The Dead Can't Dance Or Sing Anymore:…
(2023-12-26). This Entrepreneur Did His Homework On Airport Restaurants. Next Came The Profits. moguldom.com Randy Hazelton, CEO of H&H Hospitality, is a testament to the power of learning from past failures. His journey from bankruptcy to building a thriving business in the competitive world of airport restaurants is a story of determination and strategic thinking. Hazelton did his homework and turned his airport restaurant venture into a multi-million-dollar success. …
(2023-12-26). WHO sounds alarm over 'acute hunger' at Gaza hospitals. presstv.ir The WHO chief said what his team witnessed in the hospitals was "rising desperation due to acute hunger."