Wed 18 February 2026: Children who are regularly exposed to violent digital games and programs can come to view violence as an ordinary or acceptable way to communicate and resolve conflicts. This is particularly concerning for primary school-aged children, whose cognitive and emotional maturity is still developing, making them less able to critically evaluate or […]

Wed 18 February 2026: Robots perform sophisticated human movements as Beijing sends a message to the world. China’s annual gala on Lunar New Year’s Eve has showcased Beijing’s giant leap in technology as humanoid robots took centre stage to perform a joint martial arts routine featuring several firsts. China’s Spring Festival Gala, which aired on Monday on […]

Thu 19 February 2026: Israel decided on Wednesday to limit the number of worshippers for the Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank, requiring each worshipper to obtain a prior permit, Anadolu reports. Israeli military agency COGAT said […]

Wed 18 February 2026: At the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, a Galgotias University professor incorrectly suggested a Chinese-made Unitree robodog was developed in-house, sparking political criticism and online uproar. An Indian professor has falsely suggested a Chinese-made robot dog displayed at a major AI summit was developed by her university, prompting backlash in […]

Thu 19 February 2026: Independent UN probe documents coordinated ethnic targeting, rape and torture against non-Arab communities in Sudanese city. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group carried out “a coordinated campaign of destruction” against non-Arab communities in and around the Sudanese city of el-Fasher, the hallmarks of which point to genocide, United Nations-backed experts […]

Thu 19 February 2026: Gold prices rebounded Wednesday, exceeding $5,000 again, after dipping on positive developments about US-Iran talks. Spot gold increased more than 2.5% as of 1540GMT to $5,001 per ounce, as some reports suggest the Trump administration is preparing for potential military action against Iran. One White House advisor said there is a […]

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 19 February 2026: A new political row has erupted after conservative US broadcaster Tucker Carlson accused Israeli authorities of detaining him at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday following an interview with the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.  Israeli officials and the US embassy in Tel Aviv swiftly rejected the claim, describing the incident […]

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 […]

Thu 29 January 2026: Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky as these foods have already been exposed to bacteria in the environment. If you haven’t stored and re-heated leftovers correctly, you could be putting yourself […]

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 […]