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Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on official visit to Japan
New Delhi Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on a four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2. This visit is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and...

Russia, the New Frontier for African Tourism
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to implement ‘visa-free regime’ with all African countries, but too much symbolism has characterized its policy towards Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ‘visa-free regime’ for Africa aimed...

Gazans say ‘strongest and most aggressive’ armed groups controlling aid
The Israeli government has publicised the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, including dozens of lorries, after starving the population for months. However, despite claims of a humanitarian truce and increased aid flow, voices in Gaza paint a...

Why solving Iraq's gas problem is crucial for its economy and environment
It was a week of good, bad and ambiguous news for Iraq’s natural gas industry. What stood out is the fact that solving its gas problem is the single most feasible and effective thing the government could do for its economy, environment and quality...
Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi embarks on official visit to Japan
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on a four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2. This visit is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Japan, in...

Visa-Free vs. Visa-on-Arrival: What’s the real difference and why it matters
Planning an international trip can be exciting, laced with the anticipation of exploring while ticking important items off the bucket list. However, for the beginners, as well as the pro travellers, international travel can sometimes be quite...

Lamborghini Temerario review: Raging bull finds its voice once again
The air at Portugal’s Estoril Circuit has often been thick with anticipation thanks to its Formula One legacy but the buzz on this drizzly summer morning was palpable by any standard. That’s often the case with a new Lamborghini, a marque that’s...

Ruto calls for new measures to accelerate hunger eradication
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Jul 28 — President William Ruto has called on world leaders to embrace new measures to accelerate efforts to end hunger and meet nutritional needs within global food systems. The President pointed out that while meaningful...
Pan-African Women’s Network Launches to Drive AfCFTA Trade
102 business associations unite under new continental body The Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA) officially launched in Johannesburg, uniting 102 women-led business groups from six African regions to...

Israeli human rights groups allege genocide in Gaza
For the first time, two of Israel’s leading human rights groups said that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as they urged foreign powers to use “every means available” to stop it. The two groups, B’tselem and Physicians for Human Rights –...

99% of Interfaith Marriage Bans Found in Muslim Nations
Using freedom of interfaith marriage as an indicator of religious pluralism, this study reveals that 99% of legal restrictions on interfaith unions are imposed by Islamic countries. Specifically, 32 out of 53 Muslim-majority countries (60.4%)...

Activist who worked on Oscar-winning film shot dead by Israeli settler
A Palestinian activist featured in the Oscar-winning film No Other Land has been killed by an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank, local authorities and journalists said. The Palestinian Authority's Education Ministry said Odeh Hadalin “was...
What New Zealand Players Should Look for in a Legit Online Casino
Online gambling has turned into a favourite pastime among Kiwis, offering interested parties the option to play casino games from the comfort of their homes and at any time of the day. Whether it’s spinning the reels on pokies, joining a live...

Ruto urges global leaders to accelerate fight against hunger at UN Summit
President William Ruto has called on world leaders to embrace new measures to accelerate efforts to end hunger and meet nutritional needs within global food systems. The President pointed out that while meaningful and significant progress has been...

Egypt's El Sisi appeals to Trump to end Gaza war
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Monday asked US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinians. “I make a special appeal to the US President, believing he is capable of stopping the war,...

UAE aid convoy enters Gaza with food, medicine and supplies to build pipeline
A new convoy of aid sent by the UAE has entered Gaza, it was confirmed on Monday. The convoy of 38 lorries arrived via Egypt's Rafah border crossing, state news agency Wam reported. There were 18 lorries carrying food and medical aid, while...

Can Online Casinos Still Surprise Players in 2025?
Reading Time: 4 minutesCasino gaming has been present worldwide for years, and more recently, it has evolved into a digital experience, allowing players to access their favourite casino games online. This has made online gambling more accessible...

Houthis make new threats against Israel-linked shipping
Houthi rebels issued a new, broader threat against shipping companies with links to Israel. The Yemen-based militia in a statement Sunday said its escalation “includes targeting all ships belonging to any company dealing with Israeli ports,...

SUN CSAs Hold Regional Meeting in Nigeria to Accelerate Progress on Nutrition
Igbawase Ukumba in lafia Representatives of the Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliances (SUN CSAs) from 22 countries in West and Central Africa and the Islands (Comoros and Madagascar), participated in their annual regional meeting held in...

UN Chief Stresses Need for Countries to Adopt Climate-smart Food Policies to Reduce Reliance on Food Imports
Addis Ababa, July 28, 2025 (ENA) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the need for countries to adopt climate-smart food policies and enhance private sector participation to reduce reliance on food imports. The second UN Food Systems...