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Jailed Iranian-American Journalist Reza Valizadeh Marks Two Years Behind Bars

Reza Valizadeh, a dual US-Iranian citizen and former journalist for RFE/RL's Radio Farda, is marking two years behind bars in Iran.

Oct 29, 2026

Ethiopia's Birhanu Legese Headlines Delhi Half Marathon 2026

Two-time men's champion Birhanu Legese of Ethiopia will headline the international elite field at the 21st Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, with more than 41,000 runners expected.

Oct 29, 2026

Entire Ethiopian football team disappears after Gothenburg tournament

Twenty Ethiopians from a youth team playing at a football tournament in Gothenburg disappeared on the day of the final in what police suspect is a voluntary case of illegal…

Oct 29, 2026

Ethiopia's Addisu Gobena sets record at Sydney Marathon

Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena surges to victory in the men’s race at the Sydney Marathon, setting a record of two hours, four minutes, and 42 seconds.

Oct 29, 2026

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding type 2 diabetes and associated factors among rural adolescents in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study

Introduction Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is an increasingly important public health concern in Indonesia and is increasingly affecting adolescents at a growing rate due to lifestyle transitions and limited awareness.…

Oct 29, 2026

Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?

Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.

Oct 29, 2026

India's BRICS trade deficit likely to remain key challenge as imports outpace exports: Report

India's trade relationship with BRICS nations is set to experience a notable increase in its trade deficit, driven largely by rapidly rising imports. While exports to these countries are gradually…

Oct 29, 2026

Iranian Hackers Pose as Recruiters to Deliver Cross-Platform RATs Through Coding Tests

The Iranian Nimbus Manticore hacking group has been attributed to two previously undocumented malware families that highlight the continued evolution of its toolset and likely expand its targeting footprint to…

Oct 29, 2026

Ethiopia-Eritrea War Escalates, With Global Repercussions

Ethiopia’s escalating confrontation with Eritrea threatens to further destabilize the Horn of Africa, potentially drawing in Egypt and Gulf powers. The crisis could disrupt Red Sea shipping and deepen an…

Oct 29, 2026

Fact-checking night 2 of the GOP midterm convention | CNN Politics

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other speakers made false claims in remarks at the Republican midterm convention’s second night Thursday.

Oct 29, 2026

Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as new CEO

Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO, replacing Campbell Wilson amid losses, regulatory scrutiny and operational challenges.

Oct 29, 2026

Appeals Court Smacks Down Trump’s Third-Country Removal Policy

Tens of thousands of people have been subjected to the cruel policy, but the Supreme Court’s “shadow docket” could soon bring it back. The post Appeals Court Smacks Down Trump’s…

Oct 29, 2026