How two Central Asia nations are expanding cultural connections
Central Asia is gaining cultural momentum. Across the region, major art and cultural institutions are opening in rapid succession, signaling a shift
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Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival
With their nets at the ready, tens of thousands of fishermen were poised to take part in a traditional festival in northern
These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them the most trafficked mammal
More reasons to visit France, most popular destination worldwide
France, widely regarded as the world’s most beloved tourist destination, is reporting higher than ever tourism revenues and international visitor numbers –
Pahlavi dynasty’s influences persists in Iran, from Persia’s throne to front lines of the revolt
IRAN AFFAIRS: After founding the Pahlavi dynasty, Emperor Reza Khan sought to reduce the influence of the Shia clergy and other religious
Iran’s death penalty crackdown on protesters targets minors, Amnesty International warns
Amnesty International revealed that two 17-year-olds are among those at risk of being sentenced to death in Iran for involvement in January’s
Are Bad Bunny and Gabriela Berlingeri back together after their São Paulo dinner?
You know when you see two exes step out together, and your group chat immediately lights up? That’s the energy around Bad
There’s An Electric Scooter Gold Rush Happening In India
New TVS X Electric Scooter Charges Into Colombian Market India’s electric two wheeler market has just crossed a new threshold. Monthly wholesale
Lawyers condemn ‘mild’ sentences for Cameroon soldiers who killed 21 civilians
Three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison for their role in the killing of at least 21 civilians in the country’s
Organizers of the Winter Games made clean energy a priority. Here’s how they did it
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — It takes an immense amount of energy to power venues and make snow for the Winter Olympics
Newly identified ancient Egyptian copper drill rewrites history of region’s craftsmanship
The drill’s chemical composition was also surprising, study co-author Jiří Kmošek noted, as it is made up of an unusual copper alloy
Why you should follow these foodie trails around Europe
Participating in food experiences is one of the best ways to learn about the culture, community and history of a destination. And
Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes — and hunts for the disloyal
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Even now, safely in her new home of Estonia, Inna Vnukova says she can’t purge the terrifying memory
Researchers shocked after catching giant creature on camera where it’s never been seen: ‘These things are tanks’
Researchers were awestruck after a camera captured what could be the first-ever sighting of a shark moseying through Antarctica’s waters. The Associated
Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC
Hamas is holding an election for a new interim leader, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the armed group’s affairs has told
Hamas allegedly asked Mansour Abbas to ensure Netanyahu’s re-election in 2021
The official reportedly believed that “Netanyahu was looking for continued calm and quiet understandings, while a new government would be dragged into
Massive Sinkhole That First Appeared in the 2000s Grows to Over 7-Acres-Wide Following Massive Floods
NEED TO KNOW A massive sinkhole in Indonesia has expanded to approximately 7.5 acres wide following massive floods that hit the country
When This Python Tried to Eat an Antelope, Things Took a ‘Sharp’ Turn
The post When This Python Tried to Eat an Antelope, Things Took a ‘Sharp’ Turn appeared first on A-Z Animals. Watch the
Workers in Argentina stage general strike over Milei’s labour reform
Trade unions in Argentina staged a general strike on Thursday to protest proposed labour market reforms by libertarian President Javier Milei. Trains
France’s Macron has ‘no doubts’ over FCAS fighter jet project
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said he has “no doubts” about the joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project despite scepticism
Son of Robert Mugabe detained in South Africa after reported shooting
Police in South Africa have detained the youngest son of Zimbabwe’s late former President Robert Mugabe after a reported shooting at a
Bulgaria’s new prime minister reaffirms country’s pro-Western orientation ahead of April vote
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s newly appointed prime minister on Thursday reaffirmed that his country’s pro-Western orientation is “a core value” and
Bus crash in South Africa leaves 4 dead, 31 hurt as rescue efforts continue
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A bus crash in South Africa’s Limpopo province on Thursday has left at least four people dead and 31
Five hospitalized after fire breaks out in building in Tel Aviv’s Rabbi Elnakvah Street
MDA teams that arrived at the scene conveyed all those who had been injured to the hospital, including a 50-year-old man who
At least 37 killed in Nigeria mine carbon monoxide poisoning: Reports
At least 37 miners have died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a mining site in central Nigeria, the Reuters news agency reports.
The teacher who won $1m for turning India’s slums into open-air classrooms
A narrow lane in Mumbai city’s upmarket Colaba area opens up to a patch of land filled with small concrete cubicles –
Moo Deng’s Zoo Responds to Concerns Over Pygmy Hippo’s “Sad” Habitat
Originally appeared on E! Online Moo Deng‘s caretakers are addressing concerns over her welfare. Nearly two years after the pygmy hippo went
Livestream from Patagonia falsely claimed to show Antarctica’s ‘Ice Wall’
A video is spreading on social media with claims that Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service enabled a livestreamer to show Antarctica’s “legendary
Zelensky criticizes Geneva talks with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday criticized the results of the two-day negotiations with Russian representatives in Geneva fell short of expectations.
Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria
At least 33 miners have died in a suspected carbon-monoxide leak at a lead and zinc mine in central Nigeria’s Plateau state,
NATO troops practise amphibious landing on Germany’s Baltic coast
NATO troops practised an amphibious landing on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on Wednesday as the trans-Atlantic alliance’s large-scale Steadfast Dart exercise continued.
French far-left party linked to activist’s killing reports bomb threat
Paris, France — France’s hard-left France Unbowed party said Wednesday it had to evacuate its Paris headquarters following a “bomb threat,” after
The 9 Most Beautiful Countries on Earth, Ranked According to Travellers
“Most beautiful” is a popularity contest, and that’s part of the fun. One person falls for jagged mountains, another for coastlines, and
Space limited for wind farms in German North Sea
Anna Borg, CEO of Vattenfall, gives an interview at Vattenfall’s headquarters in Hamburg. Space is increasingly limited for wind farms in parts
Ramadan begins in Palestine, Gulf; Egypt, Syria, more Muslim states to come
Palestinians in Gaza gathered for the predawn meal on the first day of fasting as the month of Ramadan began in several
Woman shares highs and lows of cycle through Africa
A woman has shared her highs and lows of a “magical” cycle across Africa. Ellie Mitchell-Heggs, 35, flew to Kigali in Rwanda
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An ungainly barrel of a shark cruising languidly over a barren seabed far too deep for the sun’s
Civil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances
The incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the Israeli’s entry to Kalkilya are under
Is China’s Car Market Losing Steam?
Photo Courtesy:Chery. China’s auto market, the biggest in the world, opened 2026 with a clear slowdown, and the pullback was not limited
Jeremy Clarkson Wonders Why Italy Kept Its Car Brands Alive While Britain Did Not
While reviewing the convertible Maserati MCPura Cielo, Jeremy Clarkson was not only talking about exhaust note, performance, and styling. As he often