Tue 28 April 2026: Six years behind 2020 deadline, milestone marks one third of way to 2030 target, expert warns coverage alone is not enough More than 10% of the world’s oceans have been formally designated as protected areas for the first time, according to a joint study published by the UN Environment Program World […]

Tue 28 April 2026: Kashmiri political and religious leaders denounced the move as part of a broader pattern of New Delhi’s overreach. An important Islamic seminary in Kashmir has been declared unlawful under anti-terror laws, prompting backlash from prominent religious and political leaders in the Indian-administered territory. Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg issued the order […]

Tue 28 April 2026: US President Donald Trump signaled Monday he was unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war after Tehran proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while leaving questions about its nuclear program for later negotiations, CNN reported, quoting two sources familiar with the matter. According to the […]

Tue 28 April 2026: A group of Buddhist monks was arrested at a Sri Lankan airport on suspicion of cannabis smuggling, according to media reports. Authorities detained the group after they arrived from Thailand late Saturday with more than 110 kilograms (242 lbs) of Kush cannabis and hashish, the Sri Lankan Daily Mirror reported Sunday. The suspects appeared in the […]

Tue 28 April 2026: Hundreds of women and children and dozens of doctors among those detained by the rebel group in poor conditions, says Sudan Doctors Network. Thousands of people remain detained in poor conditions by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in el-Fasher in western Sudan, according to a local NGO. The Sudan Doctors […]

Mon 27 April 2026: Starting this Monday in California, a high-profile legal battle will commence, serving as the climax of a long-standing and contentious rivalry between two prominent Silicon Valley figures. Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman, alleging that he violated the initial agreement for their co-founded non-profit, OpenAI, by transforming it into a for-profit business. Musk accuses Altman, OpenAI, its president Greg […]

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 […]

Tue 28 April 2026: Six years behind 2020 deadline, milestone marks one third of way to 2030 target, expert warns coverage alone is not enough More than 10% of the world’s oceans have been formally designated as protected areas for the first time, according to a joint study published by the UN Environment Program World […]

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 […]