Former Miss Jamaica Universe contestant Tyra Spaulding will be honored on Saturday, Oct. 25, after she died by suicide on Sept. 23 at age 26. Her death prompted international media coverage and sparked discussions about mental health across Jamaica and its diaspora. Twelve-year-old singer Jazmin Headley will perform a musical tribute at the funeral to honor Spaulding's memory.
The World Health Organization identified suicide as the third leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 29 in 2021. More than 720,000 people die by suicide annually worldwide, with 73 percent occurring in low and middle-income countries. Jamaica recorded 44 suicide deaths through September 2025, with notable increases in July, August, and September compared...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres selected Nicole Flora Boni Kouassi from Côte d'Ivoire as Deputy Special Representative for the UN Integrated Office in Haiti on Sunday. She will simultaneously hold positions as Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator. Guterres praised outgoing Swedish representative Ingeborg Ulrika Ulfsdotter Richardson for her dedication to UN operations.
Boni Kouassi brings 22 years of expertise spanning development programs, security operations, and relief efforts. She directed the UN Development Programme office in Niger from 2022 and temporarily assumed Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator responsibilities between 2023 and 2024. Her previous assignments featured leadership positions in...
Vice President Kembo Mohadi visited the Osaka Expo on Sunday to expand partnerships with Japan for technological development in line with Zimbabwe's national agenda. The delegation toured pavilions from Saudi Arabia and Japan that demonstrated recycling systems, biogas production, and water management innovations. Mohadi described the experience as a game-changer for Zimbabwe's access to technology transfer in the energy, agriculture, and waste management sectors.
Saudi Arabia Pavilion Executive Mohammadi Alshengiti presented the Kingdom's Expo 2030 Vision and comprehensive legacy plan. Mohadi emphasized that Japan's technology-dependent operations present Zimbabwe with opportunities to strengthen bilateral relations and acquire...
Thousands gathered on Sunday in Kuwadzana Extension for the funeral of three children found dead in a car trunk, prompting national grief and demands for answers. Bishop Nyasha Manhango of Bethesda Apostolic Church urged the nation to remain peaceful and united as it mourned the victims. Police spokesman Paul Nyathi asked the public to await the investigation results and warned against fraudulent fundraising schemes claiming to support funeral expenses.
Authorities discovered the children on Friday after they had disappeared on Wednesday from the the Herbert Chitepo area. Nyathi dismissed claims that bodies showed missing parts and condemned social media accounts soliciting donations through one individual's mobile banking platform...
Thousands attended the annual Mutorera rain-making ceremony at Chief Gwesela's homestead in Zhombe on the weekend to appeal for peaceful rainfall before the farming season. Chief Gwesela said that four traditional healers urged him to hold the gathering, citing concerns about violent storms that have caused deaths in previous years. The ritual aims to appease ancestral spirits in order to achieve favorable weather patterns.
Midlands Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Owen Ncube, emphasized that traditional leaders serve as essential mediators and advocates, extending beyond their cultural preservation roles. The ceremony reflects widespread belief in ancestral guidance and spiritual connections to nature across...
The United Arab Emirates delivered bicycles and school furniture to two institutions in Hwange District on Saturday as part of donations channeled through First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for underserved areas. Matetsi Secondary School received more than 200 bicycles, and Chinotimba Primary School obtained over 300 furniture sets, 10 writing boards, and one television.
Students who previously walked long distances expressed relief that the bicycles would provide additional study time. School administrators predicted the equipment would boost enrollment and academic performance at both facilities. Matetsi Secondary School Headmistress Thandekile Dimbira said attendance would increase among learners who had previously avoided school due to...
Residents of Chief Chimombe's area in Gutu face mandatory contributions for the late chief's memorial service and tombstone unveiling alongside levies for toilet construction at Bhasera Police Camp. The combined financial demands have angered community members struggling with basic household expenses in a difficult economic climate. Each village must pay $12, with $5 designated for the memorial ceremony, plus a six-pack of Chibuku Super beer and additional funds for police station toilets.
Village heads reported that residents view the contributions as compulsory despite official claims of voluntary participation. One village leader stated that families cannot afford the mounting fees for council taxes, clinic services, and school...
Inter Miami celebrated Sergio Busquets on Saturday after the Spanish midfielder announced his retirement at the end of the 2025 MLS season. The club honored him with a video tribute on the Chase Stadium scoreboard following a 4-1 victory over the New England Revolution. The tribute featured former Barcelona teammates Pep Guardiola, Xavi Hernandez, and Lionel Messi.
Busquets joined Miami from Barcelona in July 2023 and has won the Leagues Cup 2023 and the 2024 Supporters Shield with the team. He has appeared in 107 matches across all competitions for the Herons, recording one goal and 19 assists. The defensive midfielder plans to take a break from football before pursuing coaching.
The 36-year-old made 722 appearances for Barcelona...
India and the European Union plan to complete trade negotiations within three months, resolving disputes over agriculture, sustainability standards, and market access in what analysts describe as a potentially transformative commercial agreement. Negotiators report accelerated progress following the implementation of tariff policies by President Donald Trump, which has intensified European interest in alternative trading partnerships. The European bloc views the arrangement as protection against economic instability, but New Delhi approaches it as a strategic assertion after years of economic reforms and expansion.
India opposes mandatory sustainability requirements linked to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which Commerce...
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