Category: Latest News

Oct 29
From islands to landscapes: Integrating genomic and advanced eco-geographic tools in area-wide tsetse control

Author summary Tsetse flies transmit the parasites that cause sleeping sickness in people and African animal trypanosomosis in livestock. Although the number of human cases has declined substantially, these diseases still threaten health, food security, and r…

Oct 29
The Middle East Still to Come

A region defined by conflict and dynamism is reconstituting itself and the world.

Oct 29
At the Getty, the Beauty of Medieval Manuscripts Is in the Materials

"The Making of a Medieval Manuscript," curated by conservator Nancy Turner, brings together volumes ranging from animal-skin folios to gilded books, with Christian, Jewish and Islamic examples drawn from Europe, Armenia and Ethiopia.

Oct 29
Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops enter Tigray – BBC

Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops enter TigrayBBC Ethiopia says it must defend itself against Eritrea's 'all-out invasion'Reuters Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching warAl Jazeera Ethiopia launches drone attack against…

Oct 29
Trump’s America-first world is pushing other powers to hedge their bets

Xi, Putin and Modi meet in New Delhi as U.S. tariffs, sanctions and the Iran war test whether BRICS members can find more common ground.

Oct 29
Ethiopia’s constitutional reform: What does it mean — especially for Abiy?

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform in the country. A new presidential system would reshape political power — and could give him a more powerful mandate in office.

Oct 29
Maleda — Where San José’s Brightest Soccer Stars Get Started

San José’s Ethiopian community prepares to root for local hero Naomi Girma ahead of the Women’s World Cup next year. The same club that saw her start continues making soccer affordable to families who also want a place to bring their kids closer to their heri…

Oct 29
Iran Central Bank Says Country Will Soon Join BRICS New Development Bank

Central Bank of Iran Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati said on Aug. 12 that the Islamic Republic will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank. Hemmati spoke at the first meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors, which was hosted by India, acc…

Oct 29
BRICS Summit: What’s on the agenda?

BRICS leaders convene in New Delhi to address global trade disputes and regional crises, focusing on economic resilience and cooperation.

Oct 29
Farage: PM Burnham Plotting ‘Betrayal’ of Brexit Voters Amid Talk of Rejoining EU Open Borders Scheme

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of plotting a "betrayal" of the British voter by suggesting a backtrack on Brexit to rejoin the European Union's so-called free movement of people scheme. The post Farage: PM Burnham Plotti…