Tue 24 February 2026: An Australian gynaecologist was referred to police on Tuesday over media allegations that he carried out unneeded surgeries on women, including organ removals. Multiple patients of Melbourne surgeon Simon Gordon told public broadcaster ABC that he performed surgeries on them for severe endometriosis despite little or no evidence they had the disease. Some […]

Tue 24 February 2026: A landmark resolution adopted at AU’s 39th summit reframes centuries of exploitation through slavery and colonialism within the language of international law, but analysts warn it risks remaining a statement of intent without follow-through. At least 12.5 million Africans were abducted and sold into slavery by European merchants between the 15th […]

Tue 24 February 2026: Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE express support for Kuwait after Iraq submits updated maritime coordinates to the UN. Gulf countries have pledged support for Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq submitted new maritime coordinates and an updated map to the United Nations. Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United […]

Tue 24 February 2026: A parliamentary panel in the Indian Parliament has questioned the timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Israel, pointing to volatile regional tensions and strategic implications amid ongoing security concerns in West Asia and a visible US military build-up, India media outlets reported. Opposition political figures, especially from the Indian […]

Tue 24 February 2026: At least 28 civilians were killed and 39 others injured, including 10 women, in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Darfur, a Sudanese medical group said Tuesday. The Sudan Doctors Network said in a statement that the fatalities were reported in a rocket attack on the town […]

Tue 24 February 2026: The CIA and other US intelligence agencies provided information to Mexican authorities that helped them locate Mexico’s most wanted cartel leader, enabling Mexican special forces to carry out the operation that resulted in his death, reported The New York Times, citing US officials. Mexican officials said on Monday that they had […]

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 24 February 2026: An Australian gynaecologist was referred to police on Tuesday over media allegations that he carried out unneeded surgeries on women, including organ removals. Multiple patients of Melbourne surgeon Simon Gordon told public broadcaster ABC that he performed surgeries on them for severe endometriosis despite little or no evidence they had the disease. Some […]

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 […]