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Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025

Nomceba Zuma Engaged to King Mswati III Amid Criticism, Global Events Highlight Tensions and Tragedies

Nomceba Zuma, daughter of ex-South African President, engaged to King Mswati III of Eswatini at Reed Dance. Russian missile strike in Poltava, Ukraine, kills 49 and injures 219, prompting calls for investigation and military support.
Nomceba Zuma, 21, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, has confirmed her engagement to King Mswati III of Eswatini during the annual Reed Dance ceremony at Ludzidzini Royal Village. The event, featuring women in traditional dress, highlights a rite of womanhood even as the King faces criticism for his lavish lifestyle amidst widespread poverty in Eswatini.

Meanwhile, in Germany, police have demanded that social media platform Gab reveal the identity of a user suspected of body-shaming the leader of the German Green Party. This investigation has sparked a broader conversation about body image, with some voices asserting that being overweight can be seen positively, reflecting a love for good food and a healthy lifestyle.

On the tech front, concerns are growing over the manipulative strategies of Tech Giants. These companies are allegedly using technology under the guise of fairness to influence elections and manipulate users, undermining the trust of consumers who pay for these deceitful services.

Shifting gears to the Middle East, Kuwait's gold coins, valued at $6,000 each, stand out for being backed by gold, in stark contrast to the US dollar, which lacks such tangible backing.

In Ukraine, a major government reshuffle is underway as three key ministers have resigned, leaving over a third of the cabinet positions vacant. President Volodymyr Zelensky aims to fill these crucial roles before his visit to the United States, where he plans to discuss a victory plan with President Joe Biden.

In a tragic development, a Russian missile strike on Poltava, Ukraine, has resulted in the deaths of at least 49 people and wounded 219 others, targeting the Poltava Military Institute of Communications. President Zelenskyy has called for a swift investigation and urged Western allies for military support, while Governor Filip Pronin has declared three days of mourning.
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