Category: Latest News

Oct 29
Over 13,000 civil servants travelled to 148 countries

Kathmandu, Aug 21: More than 13,500 public officials and government employees travelled to 148 countries in 2025, according to data obtained from the Department of Immigration. A total of 13,531 officials travelled abroad during the year, excluding Nepali Arm…

Oct 29
Indonesia urges BRICS members to strengthen future skills forecasting

Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli called on BRICS members to rally behind concerted efforts to identify skills relevant to future needs and strengthen ...

Oct 29
Age at first marriage among women in Lesotho: Multilevel survival analysis- insight from 2023-24 demographic and health survey data

Background Early marriage remains a significant public health and social issue in Lesotho, with profound implications for women's health, education, and economic empowerment. Despite legal frameworks aimed at curbing the practice, a substantial proportion of …

Oct 29
Tigray forces seize main airport in northern Ethiopia from police

Local forces in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray have seized control of the airport in the regional capital, Mekelle, from federal police, local residents have told the BBC.

Oct 29
Putin pitches NDB investment platform to deepen BRICS trade, technology ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an NDB-based investment platform to fund trade, infrastructure, logistics and technology projects across BRICS, while stressing the grouping was not directed against other countries. He highlighted transport corridors…

Oct 29
Xenophobia: No request yet from S’Africa on repatriation costs — FG

By Nkiruka Nnorom and Dennis Agbo The Federal Government has denied receiving any request from South Africa for reimbursement of costs incurred in repatriating Nigerians and other migrants from the country. The clarification comes after South Africa’s Departm…

Oct 29
The BRICS trade boom has a $226 billion hole for India

The dynamics of India's trade with BRICS nations have transformed, with imports outpacing exports and causing the trade deficit to reach $226.1 billion in FY2026. BRICS countries now represent over 41% of India's merchandise imports, although their export sha…

Oct 29
Thousands to hit streets for Cardiff Half Marathon

The 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon will welcome more than 29,000 runners to the Welsh capital.

Oct 29
Fears of renewed conflict in Ethiopia

Military activity in and around the disputed city of Alamata has sparked concerns that the fragile peace that followed the 2020–2022 Tigray War could unravel.

Oct 29
Western Thoughts on Counterinsurgency: From 17th Century to the Present

Western Thoughts on Counterinsurgency by Dr. Federica Saini Fasanotti. Routledge, 2026. ISBN: 9781041124252. pp. 350. Ebook: $58.49 The study of insurgency and counterinsurgency, once a flourishing industry after 9/11, has taken a back seat in national securi…