Thu 07 May 2026: A newly emerging “orange line” inside the Gaza Strip is reshaping realities on the ground, as Israeli forces expand control beyond the limits set by a ceasefire that took effect in October 2025. The shift comes as Israel moves beyond the so-called Yellow Line, which had defined the extent of its […]

Wed 06 May 2026: 3 You’ve probably heard that running is tough on your knees – and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true? Running is a relatively high-impact activity. Every time your foot contacts the ground while running, your body absorbs a force that equates to about two to three times […]

Thu 07 May 2026: A newly emerging “orange line” inside the Gaza Strip is reshaping realities on the ground, as Israeli forces expand control beyond the limits set by a ceasefire that took effect in October 2025. The shift comes as Israel moves beyond the so-called Yellow Line, which had defined the extent of its […]

Wed 06 May 2026: “If any kind of push-in incident occurs after the change of power in West Bengal, then Bangladesh will take appropriate measures,” Khalilur Rahman said. A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic majority in the West Bengal assembly elections, Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman warned that Dhaka would […]

Thu 07 May 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ South Africans are not a xenophobic people: “You also have the reality that the issue of immigration is a pressure point, not only here in South Africa but throughout the world where protests are held on these issues. “What is important from our […]

Wed 06 May 2026: Test launches of missiles with nuclear capabilities began Wednesday at the Kura training ground in Russia’s Kamchatka region. The exercises will continue through May 10, the regional government said in a statement. Regional authorities urged residents to strictly observe safety measures and refrain from visiting the training ground and nearby areas […]

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 […]

Thu 07 May 2026: Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says President Cyril Ramaphosa expects law enforcement to take action against violent protesters, while emphasising that South Africans are not xenophobic.  The remarks come as demonstrations against undocumented immigrants have spread across several major cities in South Africa. At a media briefing on Wednesday, Magwenya said the […]

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 […]