Evening News in English for August 4, 2026 - ERi-TV, Eritrea
Live from Azmar, this is a TV English news broadcast for Tuesday evening, 4th of August. The time is exactly 10:30 p.m. Good evening to you and let's begin with the top stories. Seminar conducted for participants [music] in itan community festival in the US. World breastfeeding [music] week observe it at national level. At least [music] 30 killed as Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy attacks. India's rare earthquakes [music] it tobakistan. Great to have you with us. We're proceeding with our reports. Mr. Ysef S, head of the organizational affairs of the PFDJ conducted a seminar for participants at the 52nd Aritrian Community Festival in the United States. noting that the unity and value nurtured by the Itrian people during the long years of struggle for independence have enabled Eratraa to reach a stable stage despite various external hostilities. Mr. Yu said that Aritraa has become a force for peace capable of playing a significant role in promoting peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and the Ritzy region. Referring to the global uncertaintity and instability prevailing in the Horn of Africa, Mr. Ysef said that the challenge should not be taken lightly. He stated that by safeguarding the victories already achieved, taking advantage of existing opportunities and ensuring the active participation of its citizens at home and abroad, Eritrea has reached a reliable stage. Mr. Ysef also emphasized the importance of nationals particip particularly those in diaspora strengthen their professional and economic contribution with a view to reinforcing national unity and improving the country's economic standing. The annual aitran community festival in the United States was also carefully conducted from 31st July to 2nd of August in Dallas, Texas under the team our resilience our guarantee. The festival featured programs organized byan community reflecting itria's culture and history as well as thean people's enduring Brazilians and perseverance. The festival also included cultural and artistic performance displays and presentations focusing on Aritria's ancient and historical heritage, educational seminars, products from Eritrian enterprises, a book fair, innovation and creativity displays, a revolution school village and sports activities. Likewise, a discussion forum aimed at encouraging the participation of Iritrian professionals in the nation building process was organized by theran official rather professionals association. At the concluding event of the festival, awards were presented to the winners of various competitions while certificates of recognition were presented to those who contributed and participated in the successful organization of colorful festival. World breastfeeding week has been observed at the national level today of August in Asara. Under the team, breastfeeding is a sustainable start in life. Strengthen what works. Sister Amdagos, head of gastronomy at the ministry of health said that breast milk requires no preparation or supplementary feeding is naturally available and clean. contributes significantly to infant development and contains all the essential nutrients they need. Noting that there is a tendency to undervalue breastfeeding and replace breast milk with manufactured formula, sister Amid called on mothers to give priority to this essential and natural source of nutrition for their infants. Noting that the observ the observance serves as a reminder to promote breastfeeding and invest in children. Mr. Emanuel Germadon, head of communication and training at the Ministry of Health, said that responsibility for children's development should not be left to mothers alone and called for stronger community participation. At the event, the return medical association conducted a conference focusing on the importance of breastfeeding for children's development and consequences of stopping breastfeeding pre prematurely and the role of others in this effort. The participants held extensive discussions on the issue raised at the conference and adopted various recommendations. Awards were also presented to the winners of general knowledge competitions. World Breastfeeding Week is being observed for the 34th time at the international level and for 24th time at the national level. The Ministry of Health branch in the Gashwar region organized a seminar for ERA administrators, village coordinators and public representatives aimed at enhancing their understanding of measures that can be taken to control the prevalence of malaria. The main topics addressed at the seminar included the cause of con the cause and consequences of malaria and measures for its control, the public health and economic consequences that could arise from negligence and significance of environmental sanitation activities in controlling the prevalence of malaria. Nurse Tawel de Mikuel, head of the health facilities in the Shambuk Osab zone, noted that sustained awareness raising activities were being conducted in collaboration with partners and cult for the application of all available measures to control malaria. He also urged the proper use of insect sites, threaded bed nets, and the clearing of potential mosquito breeding sites. Mr. Tarak Abai representing the administrator of the subzone expressed the subzonal administration's readiness to strengthen its participation in efforts to control malaria and urged the public to follow the advice provided by health practitioners. Those were local news updates. Global affairs will follow as we come back. In our global affairs, at least 19 people have been killed in Russia and 11 in Ukraine, according to local officials from each side, as both countries continue to exchange attack. Early today, Russian state news agency, TASS said that five people had been killed in a drone attack with six others injured in Moscow region. According to its governor, Vinyamin Kandraatv, the governor of Russia southern region said seven people, including three children, were killed and nearly 40 wounded when drone debris fell on a resort village. Civilers have increased in recent months, although both sides denied targeting civilians. Also, also yesterday, Russia's defense ministry said the force had captured some settlements in regions of eastern Ukraine. India and Isbakistan agreed to expand their strategic partnership with cooperation in areas including critical minerals, mining and defense. India is looking to expand cooperation in mining and critical minerals with Isbakistan as the two countries with historical connections that run through the ancient Silk Road thread route deepen their strategic partnership. New Delhi has been looking to secure its supply of critical minerals aimed the trade tension that have disrupted supply chains globally. Rare earth and rare earth magnets are critical components in green energy transition going into everything from wind turbines to electric vehicles. China currently dominates much of the rare earth trade and rare earth magnet production in the world. Usbakistan foreign minister who is on the 4-day visit to New Delhi during a meeting with his Indian counterpart said that India is his country's reliable and most important strategic and trade partner in South Asia. India has strategic partnership with Usbakistan and other Central Asian nations all former Soviet Republicans as they force common challenge like terrorism and drug trafficking. The two countries also share robust education and professional exchange ties with more than 16,000 Indian students currently pursuing their studies in Isbakistan. The eruption of the Fuego volcanic in Guatemala has triggered the evacuation of at least two village on its slopes. Fuego, one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere, started spewing lava and ash yesterday. Pyrolastic currents, rivers of gas, volcanic ash, and rock fragments continue to flow down Fuego's southeastern slop. Early today, the government agency which monitors its activity set. Disaster management agency issued a nationwide orange a nationwide orange alert, the second highest and warned locals to be prepared as the eruption could create further pyrolastic flows and blowing ash clouds. The agency urged people to keep their windows and doors closed and lessons have been cancelled in schools close to the volcano. The agency also warned visitors and locals alike to refrain from approaching or remaining in areas at risk in particular on the volcano slopes. Fuego is located just 16 kilometers west of the Antigga, a city popular with tourists who travel to UNESCO World Heritage site to admire its colonial era architecture. We're about to end our news workout, but here's a final look at the top stories before we say good night. Seminar conducted for participants in Artrian Community Festival in the US. World breastfeeding week observed [music] a national level. At least 30 killed as Russia and Ukraine exchange heavy attacks and India's rare earth quest takes it to [music] all with the news for the session. On behalf of the entire crew, thank you for watching. I'm Salane wishing you a great night.