Author: Lester Holt

Lester Holt is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 25 years of experience reporting on Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from California State University, Sacramento. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as NBC News, MSNBC, and The New York Times. Known for his clear reporting and insightful storytelling, Lester delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on national and global developments.

Diphtheria Outbreak Worsens in Somalia

Health

Children Hit HardestAuthorities and aid organizations have raised the alarm over a fast-growing diphtheria outbreak in Somalia, with almost all cases involving children. The highly contagious bacterial illness, preventable through vaccination, is spreading due to persistent gaps in immunisation and poor living conditions. Hospitals OverwhelmedDr Abdulrazaq Yusuf Ahmed of Demartino Hospital in Mogadishu reported a surge in patients. “We treated 49 cases in 2024, but in the first four months of 2025 alone, we’ve already seen 497,” he said. Fatalities have climbed from 13 to 42, highlighting the seriousness of the outbreak. Rising National NumbersThe Somali health ministry has documented…

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Swatch Withdraws Controversial ‘Slanted Eye’ Ad Following Backlash in China

Business & Economy

Apology After Accusations of Racism Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and removed an advertisement after it sparked accusations of racial insensitivity in China. The advert featured an Asian male model pulling the corners of his eyes, which many online users criticized as offensive. Social Media Outcry and Calls for Boycott On platforms like Instagram and Chinese site Weibo, users condemned the “slanted eye” gesture as racist. Despite Swatch’s public apology, many continued to call for a boycott of Swatch Group brands, including Blancpain, Longines, and Tissot. A popular Weibo influencer accused the company of “racism against Chinese” and…

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