Mon 16 March 2026: Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap), one of the most powerful global affiliates of the Islamic State jihadist organisation, is in the middle of its largest offensive against the Nigerian military in years. The group has overrun security positions in Borno state, a region of north-east Nigeria, a dozen times in the past few months. […]

Mon 16 March 2026: The software industry is undergoing a massive shift as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the sector, driving a new trend called “vibe coding.” Vibe coding refers to a trial-and-error form of software development in which developers use AI chatbots to write code without preparing comprehensive documentation. This step-by-step approach leads to constantly […]

Mon 16 March 2026: The UK will not be drawn into a wider war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, as tensions in the region continue. Speaking at a news conference, Starmer said his government would continue working toward a swift resolution, stressing that the priority was to bring the fighting to an end. He […]

Sun 15 March 2026: The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has recommended that the country impose targeted sanctions on individuals and entities, such as India’s Research and Analysis Wing and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), for their responsibility and tolerance of severe violations of religious freedom. The panel also suggested freezing those individuals’ or entities’ assets and/or barring […]

Mon 16 March 2026: Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap), one of the most powerful global affiliates of the Islamic State jihadist organisation, is in the middle of its largest offensive against the Nigerian military in years. The group has overrun security positions in Borno state, a region of north-east Nigeria, a dozen times in the past few months. […]

Sun 15 March 2026: Authorities say a local communist party office was lit on fire during rare antigovernment demonstration on the island. Protesters in central Cuba have torched a local communist party office, as conditions on the island continue to deteriorate under severe restrictions from the United States meant to squeeze the economy. Authorities said on Saturday that […]

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 16 March 2026: Islamic State West Africa Province (Iswap), one of the most powerful global affiliates of the Islamic State jihadist organisation, is in the middle of its largest offensive against the Nigerian military in years. The group has overrun security positions in Borno state, a region of north-east Nigeria, a dozen times in the past few months. […]

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 […]