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Air India bets on Ethiopian Airlines veteran Tewolde for tough reset
Tewolde Gebremariam, former Ethiopian Airlines CEO, has been appointed to lead Air India, tasked with restoring safety, stemming losses, and modernizing the airline amidst significant challenges.
Oct 29, 2026
City, Ethiopian Embassy at odds over plan to demolish former ambassador's residence
The City is Ottawa is pushing to preserve the property at 575 Island Park Cres. as its owner, the Government of Ethiopia, seeks demolition. The Ethiopian government has said the…
Oct 29, 2026
Both Sides of a First Date: Were His Girl Friends a Dealbreaker?
Personals sends strangers on a blind date, telling them only where and when to meet. After, they each offer an account of the date — red flags and all. Cameron,…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia's Wars, Sea Ambitions and Nile Dam Fuel Fears of Wider Conflict
An AP report says renewed fighting in Tigray is unfolding alongside a worsening Ethiopia-Eritrea confrontation, with sea access ambitions and the Nile dam adding to regional tensions.
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia recaptures Tigray capital amid conflict escalation
Ethiopia said it had recaptured the capital of Tigray, dealing a major blow to the military alliance that launched an offensive against government forces last month. Experts fear a renewed…
Oct 29, 2026
IIT-Bombay student’s parents 'driven out' of Mumbai in 'private car'
Sahil Wakode's parents claim they were forcibly removed from Mumbai by unidentified individuals despite their wishes. They intended to hold a hunger strike outside IIT-Bombay but were instead taken away…
Oct 29, 2026
Tigray Rebel Groups 'Forcibly Recruiting Boys as Young as 15' as Fighting Spreads
Reports are emerging that a new alliance of armed groups in Tigray has been forcibly recruiting men and boys to its ranks as renewed fighting threatens a humanitarian crisis.
Oct 29, 2026
How Authoritarian States Are Building an International Market for Digital Surveillance
The main danger of AI in authoritarian regimes is the ability to suppress any protest The post How Authoritarian States Are Building an International Market for Digital Surveillance appeared first…
Oct 29, 2026
Federal Judge Lets Trump End Thousands Of Ethiopians' Deportation Protections
The administration can officially end the Temporary Protected Status designation granted to over 5,000 Ethiopians in the U.S.
Oct 29, 2026
Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
A young Ethiopian man on death row in Saudi Arabia contacted the BBC from prison, expressing desperation to avoid execution.
Oct 29, 2026
What happened to the cast of Friday Night Lights? From 'toxic' feuds to Oscar glory and why the stars ruled out a movie - as series turns 20
Many have gone on to become household names, while the series was ranked 14th in The New York Times' list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.
Oct 29, 2026
Jaishankar Meets Ghana's President During Three-Nation Visit Including Ethiopia
India's External Affairs Minister met Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama on the first leg of a visit to Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Ethiopia, highlighting momentum in the India-Ghana partnership.
Oct 29, 2026