Dohas has opened the M.F. Husain Museum, a vibrant new space based on a sketch the Indian modernist artist created in 2008. Designed by architect Martand Khosla, the museum displays six decades of Husain’s work, from early pieces to his later creations inspired by Arab
Voluntary departures among junior officers in the armed forces continue to hit record highs.
[Capital FM] The TikTok community has spoken, and Africa has crowned its newest icons. The 2025 TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa lit up Johannesburg on 6 December, marking a powerful moment in thecontinent's rapidly evolving creator landscape. Under the bold theme "New Era, New
Tighter local government finances and a shift away from real estate as the backbone of the economy are key reasons.
The latest flare-up will be a major test of a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump in July.
Though Ethan Hawke was just a teenager during the filming of “Dead Poets Society,” he recognized that Robin Williams — who played inspiring English teacher John Keating in Peter Weir’s 1989 classic — was struggling. When asked in an interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” if he’s
The body of a 12-year-old boy was found ashore near the Greek island of Samos right after a deadly shipwreck left at least 18 people dead south of Crete.
The number of Japanese citizens in India has increased nearly fourfold since 2005. As their tiny presence has expanded, so has India’s fascination with Japan.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday urged Syrians to work together to rebuild their country, still marred by insecurity and divisions, as they marked a year since the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. The atmosphere in Damascus was jubilant as thousands of people took
A subtle change in how climate risk is communicated—mentioning a person's local area—can significantly increase attention to disaster preparedness messages, according to a new study by researchers at the Stockholm School of Economics and Harvard University, published in Nature
Five months into the U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is feeling the pressure but refusing to go into exile.
Under persistent questioning about President Trump’s unfitness for office at his latest cabinet meeting, White House press secretary offered one of the ugliest defenses we’ve ever seen. She singled out Trump’s vile racist attack on Somalis, and praised it as an “epic moment”
Vendetta, Stadium overhauls, new Mythics, and more.
Israel is allowing more foreign medical workers into Gaza than it was before the Oct. 10 ceasefire, but it is still barring dozens of volunteers.
Our guest reveals pioneer leaders’ differing views on Singapore’s Aug 9, 1965 split from Malaysia.
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa faces serious water, energy and food problems. Drought, overuse and ageing infrastructure strain water supplies. Coal-fired electricity is not sustainable in the long term and causes high greenhouse gas emissions. Tens of millions of
[UN News] The UN and partners are seeking $23 billion to provide lifesaving support next year to 87 million people worldwide affected by war, climate disasters, earthquakes, epidemics and crop failures.
[IPS] Vienna, Austria -- Africa enters 2025 at a pivotal moment in its development. The ambition to transform the continent's economies through sustainable industrialization, regional integration, and innovation is clearer than ever, and is picking up pace. The foundations are
The European Union has become the new favorite enemy of X's owner. Is it just about business? Or is it more about actual political interference?
[New Times] Hosts Madagascar claimed trophies in both men's and women's FIBA 3x3 Africa Cup 2025 that concluded in Antananarivo on Sunday, December 7.
Officials in flood-hit parts of Indonesia reported shortages of food, shelter and medicine.
Italy’s Damiano Lestingi proposed during the Olympic Flame event in Civitavecchia, turning his Milano Cortina 2026 duties into a personal milestone.
Top GOP leaders in Congress are keeping expectations low for major new economic legislation.
BEIJING, Dec 8 - China on Monday pledged to defend its sovereignty and warned against \"external interference\" after the U.S. unveiled a new security strategy aimed at building up military power to deter conflict with Beijing over Taiwan.
The convicted drug smuggler will return home on humanitarian grounds.
Uruguay's state-owned electric company, UTE, has formalized an agreement with Gasoducto Cruz del Sur to supply natural gas from Argentina, thereby significantly reducing generation costs.
