Category: Latest News

Oct 29
A new California law bans child marriage. What’s the global outlook on the practice?

The governor of California has signed into law a ban on child marriage. What is the status of other efforts to ban the practice? And do bans prove effective?

Oct 29
Super El Niño: California declares emergency as Hurricane Polo remains Category 5 off Mexico

US News: US federal forecasts put the chance of a very strong El Niño above 90% this autumn and winter, with a 75% probability that the event could reach histo.

Oct 29
Coffee Revitalisation Programme in North Rift to triple production by 2030

The Government has intensified efforts to revive Kenya's coffee sector by launching the Coffee Revitalisation Programme in the North Rift region.

Oct 29
Air India Names New CEO: Former Ethiopian Airlines Boss to Lead Turnaround

Tewolde Gebremariam coming in as Air India CEO was definitely not in our bingo card, but it may be exactly the kind of operator the airline needs for its next phase.

Oct 29
‘Shoot Him!’: Police Threaten Third-Country Nationals Imprisoned in African Hotel

‘I’m fighting for my life,’ said Ahmed Soliman after the latest in a string of abusive incidents in Equatorial Guinea, where ICE expelled him five months ago. The post ‘Shoot Him!’: Police Threaten Third-Country Nationals Imprisoned in African Hotel appeared …

Oct 29
The women reshaping kitchen culture

From the Chef's Table Festival, chefs with different styles show there's no one way to lead

Oct 29
FG expands cancer patient support funds to check treatment costs

The Federal Government has expanded financial support for cancer patients, introducing new funds and insurance to reduce cancer treatment cost in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-expands-cancer-patient-support-funds-to-check-treatment-costs/

Oct 29
This Women’s Equality Day, Convoy of Hope Highlights the Global Impact of Female Empowerment

With more than 315,000 women and girls served worldwide, Convoy of Hope marks Women's Equality Day by expanding microenterprise, education and savings program SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This Women's Equality Day, August 26, Convoy of Hope…

Oct 29
Girl, 9, pleaded not to go on trip with dad shortly before she met unimaginable fate, mom tells murder trial

A jury heard on Tuesday how Melina Frattolin, nine, pleaded with her father, Luciano Frattolin, not to take her on a trip just months before she was found dead.

Oct 29
Gadkari to chair BRICS transport ministers’ meet in Nagpur

The two-day meeting is being organised under India's BRICS Chairship theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'