Category: Latest News

Oct 29
Geldof to receive 2026 Sutherland Leadership Award

Singer, songwriter and activist for social justice and humanitarian causes Bob Geldof is to receive the 2026 Sutherland Leadership Award at the Business & Finance Awards.

Oct 29
Karnataka man ‘murdered’ in Sharjah, body cut into 9 pieces; wife, son untraceable, says kin

A man from Kundapur, Alwin, was reported missing after last contacting his family in July. His family became suspicious after receiving unusual text messages from his phone, which he rarely used. After his body was discovered in Sharjah, they received a death…

Oct 29
Tigray war may spill over to Eritrea — helped by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s rhetoric

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is consolidating power after being sworn in for a second term. He must, however, contend with a regional alliance that opposes him and the conflict in Tigray that risks spreading.

Oct 29
The Longreads Questionnaire, Featuring Erika Hayasaki

The award-winning journalist behind The Reported Essay newsletter on writing, reading, and making connections.

Oct 29
97-year-old regains shoulder movement after awake keyhole surgery

97-year-old regains shoulder use after fully awake arthroscopic surgery with biodegradable balloon spacer at Chennai’s Rela Hospital, avoiding general anaesthesia.

Oct 29
HIV self-testing and the global diagnostic gap: Addressing a decade of missed opportunity

In this Policy Forum article, Isabelle Munyangaju and colleagues discuss why the roll-out and scale-up of HIV self-testing over the last decade has been inadequate, and highlight what is needed—learning from past failures around governance, distribution and f…

Oct 29
Sustainable hydrogel from biowaste: Synthesis and characterization of pectin and starch-based hydrogels derived from fruit peel

Arid regions such as the United Arab Emirates face persistent challenges in agricultural productivity due to water scarcity, poor soil quality, and the overuse of chemical fertilizers. As a sustainable alternative, biodegradable hydrogels offer promising solu…

Oct 29
NevGold Appoints Sean Waller to Board of Directors; Key Addition of Project Development and Mineral Process Engineering Expertise

Vancouver, British Columbia, Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NevGold Corp. (“NevGold” or the “Company”) (TSXV:NAU) (OTCQX:NAUFF) (Frankfurt:5E50) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sean I. Waller., M.Sc. Eng., FCIM, to its Board of Directors, effe…

Oct 29
Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know

Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.

Oct 29
Ethiopia’s new rebel alliance faces an old problem

Former enemies have united against Abiy Ahmed, but disputes over territory, power and command could pull them apart.