Sun 22 March 2026: Around 60 per cent of Canadian employees can expect their job to be transformed through artificial intelligence (AI). For many, AI will complement, rather than replace, their work. For some, it could prevent illness, injury or death. This might look like a nurse wearing a T-shirt equipped with sensors to track her […]

Sun 22 March 2026: The Nowruz  greeting Vladimir Putin sent to Iran’s leadership and people is little more than a seasonal postcard—politically meaningless in a time of war. The Kremlin announced that Putin had extended congratulations to Mojtaba Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian on the occasion of the Iranian New Year. But anyone familiar with […]

Mon 23 March 2026: The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 last year, after logging its worst week in about 43 years, as the escalating US-Israel war on Iran raises inflation concerns and higher global interest rates. Spot gold fell 6 percent to $4,214.89 per 1 ounce (28.3 […]

Sat 21 March 2026: The recently released spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge (commonly referred to as Dhurandhar 2), directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has ignited a fierce political debate across India. Opposition leaders have accused the film of promoting hatred against the Muslim community and serving as propaganda, while BJP figures defend […]

Mon 23 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ We will not be bullied: Public frustration with the United States’ involvement in South Africa’s internal affairs is mounting, as a large march in Johannesburg over the weekend showed. Protesters held placards declaring “We will not be bullied” and “In defence of our […]

Sun 22 March 2026: The left-wing Brazilian president is critical of US actions throughout Latin America, though he does not name Trump. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised what he called the return of a colonial approach towards developing nations during a summit in Colombia. But while Lula did not mention United […]

Thu 10 October 2024: One in eight girls, women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says More than 370 million girls and women alive today, or one in every eight worldwide, experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, the United Nations children’s agency said yesterday, Reuters reported. The number rises to 650 […]

Mon 23 March 2026: The price of gold has slid sharply, reaching its weakest level since December 11 last year, after logging its worst week in about 43 years, as the escalating US-Israel war on Iran raises inflation concerns and higher global interest rates. Spot gold fell 6 percent to $4,214.89 per 1 ounce (28.3 […]

Tue 26 November 2024:   What does the wave of coups in the Sahel mean for its people? Since 2020, Central and West Africa have faced more than 10 coup attempts. Meanwhile, global powers are shifting, as Russia eclipses France and the United States in the region’s geopolitics. In a region where people are demanding security […]

Fri 12 April 2024: JALEBIS INGREDIENTS 140 g cake flour 2 T cornflour 1/2 t baking powder 2 T clarified butter 1/4 t saffron threads 190 ml thick plain yoghurt Water (optional) Canola oil, for deep-frying Gold leaf, to garnish For the sugar syrup: 140 g sugar 250 ml water 1/4 t saffron threads, toasted […]

Tue 09 April 2024:   SWEET YELLOW RICE “This family-favourite rice dish is the first thing to go at family events! INGREDIENTS 210 g 1 cup, basmati rice 2 sticks cinnamon ¼ t ground turmeric 100 g ½ cup, white sugar 3 T water 60 g butter, cubed COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Rinse the rice for 3 […]