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UN watchdog slams potential election of Iran to panel with human rights sway: 'Lunatics running the asylum'
Iran's expected election to a United Nations committee on human rights and counterterrorism is called "Orwellian" by UN Watch's Hillel Neuer.
Oct 29, 2026
Sunday: Hili dialogue
Welcome to Sunday, September 13, 2026; it’s the last day of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which ends at sunset. It’s also National Peanut Day, celebrating a legume best…
Oct 29, 2026Sustainable recycling of used engine oil using MEK and 1 butanol solvent extraction with activated carbon adsorption for process optimization and technoeconomic analysis
Scientific Reports - Sustainable recycling of used engine oil using MEK and 1 butanol solvent extraction with activated carbon adsorption for process optimization and technoeconomic analysis
Oct 29, 2026
DUSU elections 2026: 7 in fray for president, 5 for VP as Delhi University gears up for September 18 polls
Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections 2026 will see seven candidates contesting for president and five for vice-president. ABVP, NSUI and the AISA-SFI alliance have announced their panels. Polling will…
Oct 29, 2026
Explosions Heard Overnight in Ethiopia's Capital, Diplomatic Sources Say
Explosions were heard overnight in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, according to diplomatic sources.
Oct 29, 2026
Eritrean man raped pensioner outside church in 20-minute attack
Bruke Desalagne, 33, dragged a man in his 60s behind a hoarding at St John's Church in Harrow before carrying out a 20-minute-long attack.
Oct 29, 2026
Who is Tewolde Gebremariam? Former Ethiopian Airlines chief succeeds Campbell Wilson as Air India CEO
Air India Ltd. has appointed Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO, succeeding Campbell Wilson. Gebremariam, formerly with Ethiopian Airlines, will reportedly focus on stabilising international operations and addressing financial challenges following a…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines to Sign Deal with Boeing for 10 B777 Freighters
Ethiopian Airlines is expected to sign an agreement with Boeing for 10 B777 freighter aircraft, according to a banner at the signing ceremony venue.
Oct 29, 2026
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in row over Tigray
Eritrea has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia after Addis Ababa closed its embassy in Asmara
Oct 29, 2026
Trump's 'third world' travel ban could become permanent if firebrand Republican lawmaker gets her way
Rep. Nancy Mace will introduce legislation to codify President Donald Trump's sweeping travel ban on 'third-world' countries, barring travelers from 39 countries across the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa.
Oct 29, 2026
Why the US should not recognize Somaliland
Washington’s own record of intervention in the Horn of Africa — not Mogadishu’s — is the strongest case against recognizing Somaliland now.
Oct 29, 2026Impact and cost-effectiveness of water, sanitation, hygiene, and health education interventions in the control and elimination of soil-transmitted helminthiasis: A scoping review
Author summary We carried out a scoping review to examine how water, sanitation, hygiene, and health education (WASH) interventions influence soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and whether they are cost-effective. Using a…
Oct 29, 2026