Category: Latest News

Oct 29
How drones transformed Iran’s relationships with its proxies

Drone production, technology transfer and training have enabled Iran's regional allies to operate with far greater independence. Has this network become too resilient to be dismantled through military strikes?

Oct 29
South Africa seeks reimbursement from African countries for migrant repatriations

South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home. The request...

Oct 29
Prevalence, severity and predictors of Antipsychotic-Related Adverse Drug Reactions at the Psychiatry Clinic of a Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda

Background Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are associated with hospitalization, increased healthcare cost, morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, severity and associated factors of ADRs among patients taking antipsychotics at M…

Oct 29
Inside the asylum centre ‘holiday camp’: A gym, football pitch, snack bar – and 17 minibuses to ferry migrants into towns. Leader of Essex County Council was given access to Wethersfield former RAF base… this is what he found

Welcome to Holiday Camp UK. For the 800 guests enjoying the luxury sports facilities, this place is unbeatable. On a visit to the camp in Wethersfield, I saw that residents want for practically nothing.

Oct 29
Level of completion of the maternal health care continuum and its determinants among rural women in East Shoa Zone, Eastern Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis

Background The maternal continuum of care (CoC) is a key strategy for reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. In this study, CoC completion was defined as receiving at least four antenatal care visits, skilled birth attendance and postnatal ca…

Oct 29
Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir

Condolences from several government leaders, who expressed their sincere sympathy to Qatar, its leadership and people.

Oct 29
Capturing the Seed: China’s Agribusiness Expansion at Home and Abroad

While the Chinese seed market hits a staggering US$19.1 billion, for over twenty years the Asian giant has been a net grain importer, relying mainly on the US, Australia, Ukraine and Brazil. Only 2% of seed companies in China have … The post Capturing the See…

Oct 29
Strengthening global partnerships: Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Mauritania, Nigeria and South Africa

In a world in turmoil, we need reliable partners around the globe. That is why Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to the African continent this week, for the third time within a few months, to develop our relations with important partners.

Oct 29
Sunday: Hili dialogue

Welcome to Sunday, October 11, 2026: Sabbath for goyische cats and World Biryani Day. At center left below you can see a biryani served to several of us when I visited Bhubaneswar, India, some years ago. I spoke in five cities, and asked as my honorarium only…

Oct 29
Africa’s low-key high-stakes Strait of Hormuz diplomacy

African governments have kept a low profile on the international stage during the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. But that doesn't mean they haven't been engaging with the issue behind the scenes. One of the principal arteries of world trade has been chronica…