Wed 14 January 2026: Low tax rates in most countries have made sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages cheaper, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers, and injuries, especially among children, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday. WHO called on governments to significantly strengthen “health taxes” on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages for promoting health […]

Wed 14 January 2026: Nestle on Wednesday apologized to parents and caregivers following a precautionary recall of certain infant formula products affecting multiple countries, after identifying what it said “a quality issue” linked to an ingredient used in production. In remarks addressed directly to consumers, Nestle CEO Philipp Navratil said the company announced the recall last […]

Wed 14 January 2026: Amnesty International UK urged the British government on Tuesdat not to “reward” Israel by unblocking arms export licenses amid Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip. The rights group said the UK government signaling it may unblock arms sales to Israel is “deeply troubling.” “Let’s not be fooled by talk of ‘ceasefires’ […]

Wed 14 January 2026: In a move that has left many uncomfortable, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a Valley-wide exercise to collect detailed information on mosques and religious functionaries, seeking extensive personal, financial and ideological data. The order has triggered concern among clerics, political leaders and civil society groups. Individuals connected with mosques […]

Wed 14 January 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:  ◼️ Government welcomes removal of SA from EU high risk list: “Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania have strengthened the effectiveness of their AML/CFT regimes and addressed technical deficiencies to meet the commitments in their action plans on the strategic deficiencies […]

Tue 13 January 2026: Gold rose to a new all-time high of $4,610.83 an ounce on Monday, rising around 2.2%, as investors flocked to safe havens amid a flurry of geopolitical and policy shocks in recent days. After hitting the all-time high level, the price of gold was at around $4,608.2 per ounce as of […]

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 […]

Wed 14 January 2026: Low tax rates in most countries have made sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages cheaper, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers, and injuries, especially among children, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday. WHO called on governments to significantly strengthen “health taxes” on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages for promoting health […]

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 […]