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Somali Pirates Seize Iran-Linked Tanker
An oil tanker under US sanctions for allegedly transporting Iranian petroleum products has been seized off Yemen and diverted toward Somalia, the latest sign of a resurgence in Somali piracy.
Oct 29, 2026
A 23-Day-Old Baby's Toe Turned Blue and the Culprit Was a Single Strand of His Mother's Hair
A newborn's swollen, dusky toe was traced to a maternal hair wound tight enough to cut off blood flow. Symptoms cleared within 24 hours.
Oct 29, 2026
BRICS Theatre Festival in Delhi to Feature Ethiopian Artists
The three-day BRICS Theatre Festival in New Delhi will bring together artists from Ethiopia and other countries, with more than 100 performers expected.
Oct 29, 2026
Archaeology has evolved: Four eras of understanding Africa’s past
Archaeology can repair past harm, create work for people in the present and preserve cultural heritage for the future.
Oct 29, 2026
A nugget to file away, US Bank’s weird foray into transferable points, big rewards for small spend, and more (Week in Review)
Sometimes, we intentionally test techniques to see what works. Other times, we accidentally stumble on little nuggets of wisdom that could be useful someday. A lot of the latter things…
Oct 29, 2026
8 Rare Baby Names Inspired By Forgotten Warriors From History
History offers unusual baby name choices, especially for parents looking for names linked to brave women who fought in wars, led armies or defended their people.
Oct 29, 2026
Entire Ethiopian Football Team Vanishes In Sweden After Youth Tournament
Twenty Ethiopians connected to a youth football team disappeared in Sweden on the final day of the Gothia Cup youth tournament, prompting an international missing persons search.
Oct 29, 2026
Mom says 9-year-old begged not to go with dad before he allegedly killed her
Kali Galanis told jurors that her ex-partner, Luciano Frattolin, originally wanted to take Melina to his native Ethiopia in January 2025.
Oct 29, 2026
US ends routine visa processing at Abuja embassy
The US has announced it will end routine visa processing at its Abuja embassy and 24 other African missions from August 1, 2026. Learn what this means for Read More:…
Oct 29, 2026
Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex climbs 374 pts; Nifty ends above 24,600 on RBI, crude oil cues
Sensex Today, Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights August 6: Indian benchmark indices ended higher on Thursday after a volatile, range-bound session, supported by easing crude oil prices, the Reserve…
Oct 29, 2026
Bitcoin mining activity rises in Ethiopia as country becomes unlikely crypto powerhouse
Ethiopia's Bitcoin mining boom highlights the tension between economic growth and energy equity, raising questions about resource allocation priorities. The post Bitcoin mining activity rises in Ethiopia as country becomes…
Oct 29, 2026
Is BRICS Losing Its Mojo?
Security matters have rocked the boat, but here’s how to steady it.
Oct 29, 2026