Wed 11 March 2026: Over the decades, technological devices have been gradually integrated into language learning, as is recently the case with generative artificial intelligence (AI). Does the sophistication of these tools eventually render pencils and pens obsolete? Or can digital uses be combined with manual writing? How does writing keep its value for the […]

Wed 11 March 2026: Türkiye has decided to phase out single-use plastics in line with the European Union’s acquis, aiming to further contribute to its environmental progress. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change is finalizing a new regulation modeled after the EU’s Single-Use Plastics (SUP) directive, which was adopted in 2019 to prevent […]

Thu 12 March 2026: Russia is reportedly sharing drone warfare tactics learned in Ukraine with Iran, potentially boosting Tehran’s ability to target US and Gulf interests in the Middle East, according to a Western intelligence official cited by CNN. Russia is reportedly assisting Iran with advanced drone tactics developed during its war in Ukraine, potentially […]

Tue 10 March 2026: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday that more than 52,000 Indians have safely returned to India from the Gulf region between March 1 and 7,  as the government continues to monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. In an update, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is […]

Thu 12 March 2026: Senegal’s parliament approved a law increasing penalties for same-sex acts to up to 10 years in prison & criminalizing promotion of homosexuality, fulfilling a campaign pledge by the government. Senegal’s parliament has approved new legislation significantly strengthening criminal penalties related to same-sex relations, marking a major legal shift under the government […]

Wed 11 March 2026: Russia’s restrictions on internet access will last “as long as necessary to ensure citizens’ safety,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday. Asked by journalists how long the internet restrictions will last, Peskov told a press briefing in Moscow that “citizens have no doubt” that the restrictions are meant for safety […]

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 12 March 2026: Senegal’s parliament approved a law increasing penalties for same-sex acts to up to 10 years in prison & criminalizing promotion of homosexuality, fulfilling a campaign pledge by the government. Senegal’s parliament has approved new legislation significantly strengthening criminal penalties related to same-sex relations, marking a major legal shift under the government […]

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 […]