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Bloomberg
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Why Is Trump Deporting Migrants to ‘Third Countries'?
President Donald Trump's crackdown on undocumented immigrants has raised concerns about one of his controversial deportation methods: sending noncitizens to countries other than their own — like South Sudan or Libya — with little notice. A sharply divided US Supreme Court on June 23 temporarily cleared the way for the government to resume deportations to so-called third countries. That decision paused a lower court's order requiring deportees get 10 days' notice of their removal and a chance to argue they would be at risk of persecution or torture in the country they would be sent to.
Arab News
9 hours ago
- Business
- Arab News
Surge in conflicts fuels extreme poverty: World Bank
WASHINGTON: Conflicts and related fatalities have more than tripled since the early 2000s, fueling extreme poverty, the World Bank said in fragile and conflict-affected regions have become 'the epicenter of global poverty and food insecurity, a situation increasingly shaped by the frequency and intensity of conflict,' the bank added in a new year, 421 million people get by on less than $3 a day in places hit by conflict or instability — a situation of extreme poverty — and the number is poised to hit 435 million by attention has been focused on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East for the past three years, said World Bank Group chief economist Indermit 'half of the countries facing conflict or instability today have been in such conditions for 15 years or more,' he 39 economies are classified as facing such conditions, and 21 of them are in active conflict, the Washington-based development lender list includes Ukraine, Somalia, South Sudan and the West Bank and also includes Iraq although not report flagged that moves to prevent conflict can bring high returns, with timely interventions being 'far more cost-effective than responding after violence erupts.'It also said that some of these economies have advantages that could be used to reignite growth, noting that places like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo are rich in minerals key to clean tech like electric vehicles and solar panels.'Economic stagnation — rather than growth — has been the norm in economies hit by conflict and instability over the past decade and a half,' said Ayhan Kose, World Bank Group deputy chief bank's report noted that high-intensity conflicts, which kill more than 150 per million people, are typically followed by a cumulative fall of around 20 percent in GDP per capita after five years.
Fox News
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox News
South Sudan native Khaman Maluach has tearful reaction after Rockets select him in NBA Draft
The Phoenix Suns' roster will look vastly different this fall. Just a few days before the 2025 NBA Draft, reports of a trade involving Kevin Durant surfaced. The deal is expected to send the two-time NBA champion to the Houston Rockets, ESPN reported Sunday. The Rockets held the tenth overall pick in the draft and selected 7-foot-2 Khaman Maluach Wednesday. The former Duke standout was subsequently sent to Phoenix as part of the package of players and picks included in the Durant deal, according to ESPN. Maluach was visibly emotional moments after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced his name from the draft stage. Maluach was raised in Uganda after his family fled Sudan when the nation was ravaged by conflict. He didn't start playing basketball until he was 14 years old, when a cab driver stopped and acknowledged his stature. Maluach was a member of the South Sudan national basketball team that pushed Team USA to the brink at the Paris Olympics. Before landing in Durham, North Carolina, Maluach competed at NBA Academy Africa. He is now the highest-drafted player from the academy. "I'm here representing the whole continent," Maluach told ESPN moments after he walked across the draft stage and shook Silver's hand at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. "Living in Africa, I had the whole continent on my back, giving hope to young kids, inspiring young kids and the next generation of African basketball." Maluach averaged 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game during his lone season at Duke. He started 39 games for the Blue Devils, who advanced to the Final Four in April. Maluach wore a Rockets hat on the draft stage because the reported transaction he was included in has yet to become official. Maluach wore a Suns hat during a press conference after he was drafted. He expressed excitement about heading to Arizona. "I'm excited to put on the Phoenix jersey that has my name, that has 'Maluach' on the back," he told reporters. "I'm excited to play for the Suns and step on the floor." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Zawya
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Zawya
South Sudan: Thousands unite at a peace concert in Malakal, calling for an end to conflict
This year has been harder than usual for communities in South Sudan's Upper Nile state, as soaring conflict has led to deaths, displacement and widespread security issues. But, when the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the state government and UNESCO, decided to leverage the power of music to unite divided communities, by hosting a concert in Malakal, the state capital, the first stirring of hope was evident. Coming from different parts of the town and its outskirts, including from the UN Protection of Civilians site adjacent to the peacekeeping mission's base here, more than 2,500 people walked many miles to reach the venue—Malakal Stadium. The star attraction, of course, was the headline act— Emmanuel Kembe, a renowned South Sudanese musician. His soaring vocals ensured those in attendance were enthralled, enjoying a respite from tensions and rediscovering the power of their shared identity. As the crowd sang along to peace lyrics and danced to thumping percussive beats, Mr Kembe cemented his popularity by articulating the hope shared by many for a successful transition into democracy and development through the holding of the country's long-delayed elections. 'It would be good if elections finally take place in 2026 because our people want to vote, they want peace and development.' Government officials, too, reiterated their commitment to fostering peace in Upper Nile. 'We have a clear plan for every citizen in the state to live freely and thrive in a secure environment. We are working to restore peace,' said Deng Joh Angok, Acting Governor. Local singers and traditional dancers livened up this large-scale gathering as well. 'This is a wonderful opportunity for all Malakal residents to gather in joy and unity,' stated Achol Jock Lul, artist and women's rights activist. 'It is proof that all South Sudanese can live in harmony!' As the music continued, every community member at the concert, swaying to a single rhythm provided a glimpse into the continued potential for sustained peace in this troubled young country. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Maluach's rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA draft
Khaman Maluach used to dream the impossible as he walked the dusty streets of Kawempe, a disadvantaged suburb on the outskirts of Uganda's capital Wednesday evening that dream became a reality as the 18-year-old's name echoed through the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, having been announced as the 10th pick at the 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) to play his first games wearing Crocs after taking up the sport aged 14, Maluach's talent has already seen him represent South Sudan at the Fiba World Cup and the Olympic so, the 7ft 1in tall centre was overcome with emotion - with tears clearly evident alongside his smile - when he posed on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver."I didn't think I was going to cry," Maluach said."But everything was just going through my head; my whole journey, my people and the continent I represent."I believed in myself. I was delusional about my dreams. No matter what the odds are against you, it shows that you can win."The teenager had worn a special suit jacket for the occasion, with lining which displayed the South Sudanese and Ugandan home in Entebbe, Uganda, where his family is based, joy had mother, Mary Aweng, elder brother Majok Madit Maluach and other siblings burst into a celebratory dance and said a heartfelt prayer the moment they heard his name described the moment as "a blessing" for the family and for Africa. Visa issues Maluach's family had planned to be by his side for this milestone, but their visa applications were denied because of a United States travel ban affecting South Sudanese his sister Agum Madit, who is based in Australia, was able to attend the draft in New coach from the Solid Skills Academy in Kampala, the programme that first scouted him, was also meant to be there."That was really unfortunate. It has taken part of our joy," coach Wal Deng told BBC Sport Africa."But nevertheless, we're so, so proud of him."It's like a dream that's actually reality. Seeing how far he's come, from learning the basics of basketball to now joining the NBA, this is a moment of immense joy."Maluach's status in the USA now looks signing with Duke University he had obtained an F1 visa, the standard US student visa, which was subsequently paused for South Sudanese nationals in F1 status had already shifted back to a tourist visa while Maluach awaited the NBA officially drafted, he will transition to a P1 visa, typically granted to professional athletes competing in major US of the NBA's international players remain on P1 visas for the duration of their careers. A meteoric rise Born in 2006 in Rumbek, South Sudan, Maluach's family fled to neighbouring Uganda to escape by his mother alongside six siblings in Kawempe, basketball only entered his life after a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) rider encouraged him to take up the sport."The closest court was a one-hour walk and I didn't even have shoes," Maluach told BBC Sport Africa last his potential was quickly spotted by local coaches Deng and Aketch Garang."He learned so quickly," Deng said. "I told Aketch this kid would be the next big thing."Within a year, Maluach had earned a scholarship to the NBA Academy Africa in Dakar, Senegal, his first major leap toward the global teenager credits competing against the best talent on the continent with helping him "level up".By 16, he was playing for South Sudan's national team, helping them qualify for their first-ever Olympics via their performances at the 2023 Fiba World performances in the Basketball Africa League and MVP honours at the 2023 Basketball Without Borders Africa camp cemented his status as a top prospect, and he committed to playing for years after first stepping onto a court, Maluach is set to take the next step on a remarkable journey which has been built on belief and persistence."It's a day I'll never forget," he said after being selected by the Houston Rockets, and then immediately traded to the Phoenix watching from afar, beamed with pride."Seeing him go from learning the basics to the highest level is really something rare," he said."He's a sign of hope to every African kid that anything is possible." Showing the best of Africa Maluach is keenly aware of his role beyond the court."I want to change the narrative of how people see Africa," he said."I'm thinking about showing them the great places in Africa like Kigali, Senegal, safaris. The cultures and the people we have is different from the stuff they see on TV."The centre is eager to get started in Phoenix."I'm going to learn how to navigate the league, how to get better and how to stay consistent all year," he said."I'm excited to put on the Suns jersey that says 'Maluach' on the back."His Duke team-mate Cooper Flagg may have been the top pick at the draft, but Maluach has not hidden his own lofty ambitions of reaching the NBA Hall of has modelled his game on the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid, and he now hopes to share the court with those very idols."I believed in myself before anyone else did," he said. "Let God take care of the rest."After making the dream journey from war-torn South Sudan to the NBA, millions of African children will be watching and believing they too can make it.
