Category: Latest News

Oct 29
Displacement on the rise in Yemen as fighting continues

As hostilities worsen in Yemen, more people have been fleeing their homes, further intensifying the humanitarian crisis within the region, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned on Tuesday.

Oct 29
Africans reuse, repair, recycle and resell waste: what’s needed to build on the circular economy basics

Africa’s circular economy is already at work in repair shops and scrap yards. Backing the people who keep goods in use could cut waste and create better jobs.

Oct 29
Saudis Call New Coalition for the Red Sea; Iran Backed Houthis Attack Ships

By Shashi P.B.B. Malla Saudi Arabia is in the process of forming a military coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea and the entry/exit, the Bab el-Mandab to the Gulf of Aden/Arabian Sea. Renewed attacks by the Yemini Houthi militia imperil the crucial al…

Oct 29
Ensemble of artistes from India, other countries to perform at BRICS Summit gala dinner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a gala dinner for world leaders at the BRICS Summit. An ensemble of over 160 artistes will perform a 'BRICS Symphony' during the event. The summit addressed global governance reform and economic headwinds faced by the Glo…

Oct 29
A $16 billion oil refinery is coming to East Africa with capacity for 700,000 barrels a day

The Kenya project is expected to take 40 months to build as the region pushes to process more of its own raw materials.

Oct 29
Senegal debut for Vieira ends in disappointing draw

CAPE TOWN, Sept 25 : Patrick Vieira's debut as Senegal coach ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw away in Mozambique on Friday as they let slip a first-half lead and ended up sharing the points in their opening Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.Much was expected of …

Oct 29
Thousands stranded without food, water as massive traffic snarl hits Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway

Heavy rain and Daman Ganga flooding caused a massive Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway jam near Palghar, stranding thousands for hours without food or water.

Oct 29
Air India appoints Gebremariam as CEO & MD

Former Ethiopian Airlines chief to lead airline’s next phase of international expansion and operational transformation

Oct 29
Bjorn Lomborg: Climate change isn’t taking food off your table

Despite some short-term price increases food continues to be more and more plentiful. Rising CO2 levels aren't likely to change that trend

Oct 29
Right Ingredients, Wrong Recipe: What It Takes to Really Get Children Learning

Shifting away from rote learning requires more than the right inputs. Meaningful learning can only take place when school systems put the right political, cultural, and behavioral conditions in place.