Catastrophic floods leaves one third of Pakistan under water

One of Pakistan's southern provinces, Sindh, is bracing itself for worse to come as the country deals with catastrophic floods. Deluges from swollen rivers are heading for lower-lying areas, officials say, threatening more misery for millions.

The floods have killed nearly 1,000 people across Pakistan since June, while thousands have been displaced - and millions more affected. In this province - which has a population of almost 50 million - there has been a little reprieve from the rains.

Cayman Islands shine at national media convention

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism strengthened its diversity marketing efforts by participating in the 2022 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint convention in Las Vegas last week.

Cayman Islands to strengthen diversity marketing at U.S. Media Convention

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is strengthening its diversity marketing efforts by participating in the 2022 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) joint convention in Las Vegas this week.

Cedella Marley, Marcia Griffiths and Patricia ‘Miss Pat’ Chin to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at Reggae Genealogy Concert

In celebration of Reggae Month, the story of Jamaican music will be presented to South Florida in a bold and unprecedented homage.

Celebrating Achievements Worldwide - The Phoenix Newspaper Newsletter

Celebrating America’s oldest person at 116

When Edie Ceccarelli was born in 1908, horse-drawn carriages still ran the streets of her hometown of Willits, California.

Celebrating Caribbean tourism at Caribbean Week in New York

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the return of the much-anticipated Caribbean Week in New York, from June 16 to June 21, 2024.

Celebrating Commonwealth Day 2024

Commonwealth Day 2024 is set to be celebrated with a series of events and activities during March, including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events.

Celebrating Easter around the World

Easter is a popular time for many in the UK, it is a big Christian celebration dedicated to the resurrection of Jesus. In the New Testament of the Bible this event is said to have occurred around the third day of his burial. The lead up to Easter is called Holy Week and consists of four important days including, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Celebrating International Woman’s Day today – and EVERY day!

Countries all over the world are uniting today (March 8) in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) to honours women of the past, present, and future generations who have fought, and will continue to fight, for change in gender equality and greater focus on female-focused achievements.

Celebrating Jamaica as ‘0121 Festival begins

Jamaica 0121 is on us today as the free outdoor festival will bring a fusion of Jamaican and British culture featuring live bands, performing artists, DJs, workshops, the finest cuisine and a variety of exciting stalls and demonstrations to ‘wet’ everybody’s appetite.

It’s a weekend-long celebration marking the country’s 57th year of Independence of the sunshine island with the free outdoor family festival providing the perfect visual demonstration of the strong links that have been established between Birmingham and Jamaica.

The ‘Jamaica 0121 Festival - One Love, One Vibe, One City’, in Victoria Square, in Birmingham, promises to be another exhilarating dazzling display of Jamaica’s influence on today's culture engaging everyone that attends and encapsulating the diverse spirit of Birmingham with a variety of stalls providing the very and original jerk chicken, rum punch, music, crafts, miscellanies goods and a wide choice of business opportunities and a wide array of entertainment for the whole family.

The party in the Square finish on Sunday, August 4.

Celebrity TV host and comedian Trevor Noah explains how mother’s upbringing laid the foundation for his global fame and success

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2021) auditorium was absolutely packed with hundreds of adoring fans, who waited hours in the air-conditioned Sharjah Expo centre to see him.

The introductory music before Noah’s entrance was reminiscent of a sold-out hip hop concert with numerous fans stretching their arms out trying to raise their phones higher than their neighbour’s in order to get a better shot of the historic moment when Trevor Noah walked through the SIBF 2021 doors.

Central African Republic’s National Day celebrations place conservation efforts in the spotlight

The Central African Republic celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 on Monday with cultural performances highlighting the people’s relationship with the environment, a message reinforced by the country’s leader, His Excellency President Faustin-Archange Touadéra during his visit.

His Excellency, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, accompanied by Alain Koyangozo, Commissioner General of the Central African Republic, was welcomed by His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai.

Chancellor attends first G20 Finance Meeting in India

Jeremy Hunt has concluded his first international visit as Chancellor to Bengaluru, India, for the first G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting held under India’s 2023 Presidency.

The Chancellor, alongside Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, attended a meeting of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on Thursday 23 February.

Charity honours heroic animals ‘who also served’ this VJ Day

On the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War, leading vet charity, PDSA, paid their tribute to the brave hero animals ‘who also served’ and helped save countless lives during World War II.
 
The charity commemorated the milestone by sharing exclusive e-books which tell the remarkable stories of animal heroes honoured with the PDSA Dickin Medal**, known as the animals’ Victoria Cross. These include the incredible story of English Pointer Judy, who is the only dog to ever be listed as an official Prisoner of War in Japan, where she helped to maintain morale among her fellow prisoners and saved many lives through her intelligence and watchfulness.
 
The prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal recognises outstanding acts of gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by animals serving with the Armed Forces or Civil Defence units in theatres of war.
 
The Medal was instituted by the charity’s Founder, Maria Dickin, with the approval of the War Office and Imperial War Museum, to raise the status of animals and acknowledge the remarkable roles they play in society. It was first awarded to a messenger pigeon named Winkie on 3 December 1943.
 
PDSA’s Awards and Heritage Manager, Amy Dickin, said: “Throughout history, animals have made an extraordinary difference to the lives of so many, not only the men and women who serve, but also civilians who our military are protecting.

“Sharing the stories of these incredible animals this VJ Day is a great way to celebrate the incredible, life-saving role animals have played throughout history, and continue to play today.”
 

Charity raises 530k for Pakistan flood victims

A Staffordshire GP has helped to raise more than 530,000 for victims of flooding in Pakistan.

Dr Adeel Riaz set up the charity Aghosh UK, along with a couple of friends, focused on alleviating poverty in the country.

Child immunisation programme reaches Rohingya refugee children on Bhasan Char island – UNICEF

This week, Rohingya refugee children on Bhasan Char in Bangladesh are receiving vaccinations through a routine childhood immunisation programme.

UNICEF provides technical and financial assistance to the Government of Bangladesh in support of childhood immunisations on Bhasan Char.

China pledges $9.5m to Africa’s second largest geopark

China has deployed a team of experts to Tanzania to help support establishing a pioneer geopark project in the northern tourism circuit. With a vast territory and complex geological and geomorphic features, China has 289 national geoparks and 41 UNESCO global geoparks, qualifying Beijing as a leading country in the world in establishing and maintaining geoparks.

China removes tariffs on Australian wine as relations improve

China has announced it will remove significant tariffs on Australian wine in another key sign of improving relations between the two countries.

China reopens Mount Everest access to foreign climbers

For the first time since the pandemic, China is allowing foreign climbers to access Mount Everest via Tibet.