Beja Swords Remain a Powerful Symbol of Identity in Eastern Sudan
Indeed, to this day, one of the most cherished icons of Sudanese culture is the Beja sword (kaskara) which continues to be revered greatly by the residents of eastern Sudan.
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Ebola Outbreak Worsens: 200+ Deaths and 906 Suspected Cases Reported
World Health Organisation (WHO) expert Anais Legand has confirmed 906 suspected Ebola cases, with 223 deaths reported from an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There are
Sudanese Army Repels Joint Rebel Attack to Secure Strategic Border Town
The Sudanese Armed Forces have managed to fend off a joint assault on Thursday by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). The fighting between
China’s Central Bank Urges Lenders to Boost May Credit Amid Economic Headwinds
China’s central bank has given informal instructions to big state-run banks to push up their lending this month, Reuters reported. The rare “window guidance” highlights continued pressure on the economy
France Unanimously Abolishes the Colonial-Era ‘Code Noir’
A secret on the books was a French colonial-era law that treated human beings as property, which was in effect for almost two hundred years following the official abolition of
Meta Unveils Paid Plus Plans for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp
Meta has officially revealed that paid subscriptions will be available for its major platforms worldwide. Users are now able to subscribe to Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp premium versions. Subscription pricing
Kurdish Cultural Festival Kicks Off in Paris on May 29
The fifth edition of the Kurdish Cultural Festival in Paris was held from Friday, May 29th – Sunday, May 31st. The festival, organised by the CDK-F (Conseil Démocratique Kurde
Three Injured After Suspected Terror Attack at Swiss Train Station
Three people were stabbed and injured in what authorities have called an “act of terror” at a train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur. The assault occurred just
Digital G7 Targets Safer Internet for Children Worldwide
Inter-Tech policy and other differences between Washington and Paris are constraining the ability of the ministers to smooth the process for the G7 heads of state meeting in eastern France’s
Korea Set to Host First UNESCO Heritage Summit in Global Culture Push
President Lee Jae Myung called for thorough preparations for South Korea’s first hosting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, saying the summit should serve as a showcase of the country’s
16 Students Killed in Fresh Kenya School Fire, Safety Fears Intensify
The death of 16 students in a fire on 28th May has brought back the question of the safety of boarding schools in Kenya. The tragedy happened at Utumishi
Iran’s IRGC Targets US Airbase in Kuwait Following Drone Clashes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said it responded to a US airbase in Kuwait by firing a retaliatory attack. The attack on Thursday was made at 04:50 a.m. local
Gold Prices Pare Weekly Losses Following U.S. Inflation Report
Gold reversed a loss on Thursday after the release of eagerly awaited April U.S. consumer and wholesale price data. But bullion prices posted their third straight losing session even after
Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives in Astana for Rare State Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially landed in the capital of Astana for a high-profile state visit, which is the highest level of diplomatic interaction between the two countries.
World’s Largest Fighter Jet War Drill Goes Live on Global Broadcast
Recently, the PLA Naval Aviation University in China held a live-fire combat training exercise for pilot cadets of the J-15 carrier-based fighter jet. The drill was intended to mimic conditions
UN Seeks $308 Million as War Displaces 800,000 in Lebanon
On Friday (Mar 13), the United Nations came up with a US$308 million emergency appeal to assist Lebanon with the aftermath of the war that displaced over a seventh of
Netanyahu Under Pressure as Hopes for Iran Regime Change Fade
A new and unanimous effort by the leadership of Israel is to position the successes of the Iran war as having transformed the Middle East without regime change in Tehran,
Diplomatic Fallout: Spain Recalls Ambassador Amid Growing Israel Rift
Spain recalled its ambassador to Israel permanently on Wednesday in a diplomatic row between the two nations that got worse over the opposition of Spain to Israeli policies, and the
Lightly Hurt, Still Leading: Iran’s New Supreme Leader Remains Active
The new Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, who was just appointed, was lightly wounded, but still functioning, an Iranian official told Reuters on 11th March after the state television
Pentagon Chief Warns Iran of “Most Brutal U.S. Strikes Yet”
US strikes against Iran will reach an unprecedented level on 10th March, and the war will last as long as President Donald Trump chooses, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has stated.
Iran Slams US and Israel for UN Charter Violations, Warns of Strong Retaliation
Iran stated on 28th February that the US and Israel were being militarily aggressive and the attacks were a violation of its sovereignty and a breach of Article 2(4) of
US Signals Calm: Israel Won’t Escalate If Lebanon Avoids Hostile Actions
The presidency of Lebanon announced on 28th February that the U.S. ambassador had informed them that Israel would not increase fighting against Lebanon, provided the Lebanese side does not engage
Moscow Lays Down Terms for the Next UN Secretary-General Nominee
Moscow believes that the future UN Secretary-General will adhere strictly to the Charter of the Organisation, carefully observe its principles, and will not undermine the intergovernmental character of the UN,
Geneva Set for Critical Showdown as US–Iran Negotiations Confirmed for February 26
According to Fatemeh Mohajerani, the Spokeswoman of the Iranian Government, Iran and the United States will have a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva on 25th February. “Mohajerani
Zelensky Calls Trump Ahead of High-Stakes US-Ukraine Geneva Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump called his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, before another round of negotiations on Thursday (February 26, 2026) to end the invasion by Russia; both presidents announced on
Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is ‘winning so much’
President Donald Trump announced a marathon State of the Union on 24th February, claiming that “we are winning so much,” he claimed to have created an economic boom back at
Brazil’s Lula Insists Maduro Must Be Tried in Venezuela, Not Overseas
According to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, overthrown Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro must be tried in his home country and not abroad. U.S. forces captured Maduro earlier this
Japanese PM Reaffirms Push for Long-Awaited Peace Treaty with Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made her first speech to parliament when she stated that the Japanese government has not changed its stance on resolving the territorial issue and signing
UN Slams Trump’s “Board of Peace” Ahead of High-Stakes Washington Debut
Sitting in New York on 18th February, a day sooner than initially set, not to conflict with the Trump Board of Peace conference in Washington, UN diplomats took the occasion
Tensions in Tone: Ukraine Sees Strain, US Sees Breakthrough in Negotiations
The two-day peace negotiations in Geneva between Russia and Ukraine concluded on Wednesday without any breakthrough, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that he was not satisfied with the result, and
38 North Warns: Satellite Images Point to North Korea’s Expanding Military Drone Push
Satellite images have shown a large industrial complex in North Korea which could possibly be a part of the country’s military drone program expansion. According to a US-based outlet,
China Showcases Atlas Drone Swarm System in Powerful Display of AI-Driven Combat Edge
An official media outlet reported on 25th March a full-process demonstration of China’s Atlas drone swarm operations system. An expert in military affairs said in a report by the Global
Hezbollah Escalates Cross-Border Offensive, Strikes Israeli Barracks and Radar Sites
Hezbollah reported that it had attacked a set of Israeli military targets at the beginning of the day on 24th March, targeting the troop assembling areas, barracks and surveillance facilities
UK Radar Upgrade Clears the Way for 10 GW Offshore Wind Boom
On the basis of the decision to modernise air defence radar systems, the UK government plans may facilitate up to 10 GW of offshore wind capacity. The project is the
Russia Under Heavy Drone Attack as Refineries and Chemical Plants Come Under Fire
According to the governor of the region, Yuriy Slyusar, approximately 90 UAVs were downed in nine districts of the Rostov region. As of 6 a.m. local time, in the region,
Mallam Fatori Attack Foiled: Security Forces Eliminate 60+ Terrorists in Major Counterstrike
The Operation HADIN KAI troops have successfully repelled a coordinated infiltration of the Mallam Fatori, within the Abadam Local Government Area of Borno, by the ISWAP terrorists and killed at
Germany’s Military Recruitment Drive Sparks Surge in Enlistment Applications
New data released by the defence ministry shows that Germany has registered increased interest in its military after it commenced its recruitment drive with a 20 per cent rise in
Israel Threatens Litani River Strikes as Lebanon Border Tensions Escalate
NNA reported that Israel has threatened to bomb crossings and bridges along the Litani River in southern Lebanon, an omen of possible intensification of its offensive against the Iran-supported Hezbollah
Afghanistan Alleges 400 Dead in Hospital Strike as Pakistan Says It Hit Military Targets
At least 400 individuals were killed and 250 injured according to the Taliban authorities in Afghanistan as a result of an air strike by Pakistani forces on a drug rehabilitation
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as Tensions Spike Over US-South Korea War Drills
On 14th March, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) of South Korea announced that about 10 ballistic missiles were launched by North Korea into the Sea of Japan, several days
Royal Marine Commandos Storm German Submarine in Chilling NATO Arctic Drill
As there were no Royal Navy submarines, troops of the Commando Force practised an undercover operation of reconnaissance in the Arctic. The seamen were deployed by the marines of the
Panic Erupts as Active Shooter Reported at Detroit-Area Synagogue
A car that was driven into the building of Temple Israel, a synagogue in which a school is located, in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is the site of an active
Tehran Tensions Surge: Israel Claims Strike on Nuclear-Linked Site Near Iranian Capital
According to AzerNEWS, the Israeli military claims to have targeted a site that it claims was important with regard to Tehran’s plans to develop a nuclear weapon when it launched
Israel Greenlights Wider Military Push in Lebanon Amid Rising Regional Strain
Responding to the recent incitement by the Lebanese government, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz remarked that the military is ready to “expand its operations” in Lebanon, but Israel will take
Strait of Fear: Three Merchant Ships Struck as Iran War Tensions Escalate in Hormuz
Three merchant vessels have been hit in and around the Strait of Hormuz, including a Thai-registered bulk carrier that burst into fire after departing a port in the UAE, and
Terror Strikes Europe: Amsterdam Jewish School Hit in Shocking Bomb Attack
On Friday (13th March) night, Dutch police reported an explosion at a Jewish school in the Amsterdam town of Buitenveldert with limited damage. This event, which was reported to be
Dhaka Erupts: Anti-Hindu Groups Stage Protest Outside National Press Club
Citizens took out a human chain near the National Press Club in Dhaka, expressing their dissatisfaction at the persecution of the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. People were complaining about the
Borno in Flames: Boko Haram’s Fresh Terror Assault Destroys Another Christian Town
TruthNigeria is the only outlet that reports that Boko Haram terrorists have stormed a military base and looted the town of Kirawa, in Gozah County (Local Government Area), on Wednesday
GPS Jamming: The Invisible War Disrupting the Middle East
Hundreds and hundreds of vessels. Yet they are all in the wrong place. This is the case with the senior maritime intelligence analyst Michelle Wiese Bockmann of Windward, a maritime
Somalia Intelligence Forces Kill 23 Al-Shabab Militants in Major Anti-Terror Operation
On 24th February, Somalia National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) claimed that it had conducted 4 operations killing at least 23 Al Shabab terrorists. NISA said that they were carried
Trump Confirms New Iran Negotiations Scheduled for Friday
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he was not pleased with Iran, but they were set to have more talks on Friday on the nuclear program in Tehran. In a
Foiled in Istanbul: Turkish Security Forces Thwart Terror Plot, Arrest Four Suspects
A Haber has reported that four members of the terrorist group “Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party” have been arrested in Istanbul for plotting a terror attack in the city. The Turkish
Gunmen Open Fire in Northwestern Nigeria Mosque, Worshippers Killed
The State-owned News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that terrorists killed at least five worshippers and injured three others in a retaliatory attack on a mosque in Kebbi state in
Air Travel in Turmoil: Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Amid US–Iran Conflict
Dubai, the busiest international travel port in the world and major airports in the Middle East were closed on 28th February following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian
Niger Eliminates 17 Militants, Arrests 33 in Massive Security Crackdown
On 25th February, the Integrated Operations Coordination Centre said that 17 suspected terrorists were “neutralised” and 33 criminals and their accomplices were also arrested in anti-terrorist and anti-crime raids that
Australian PM Anthony Albanese Temporarily Evacuated from Residence Amid Security Scare
On Tuesday (Feb 24), the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had to vacate his office premises due to a security threat, according to the police. Albanese had been evacuated
Thousands March in France to Honor Far-Right Activist Killed in Lyon Street Clash
In France, thousands of individuals took part in a demonstration organised by the far-right on the weekend to honour the memory of an activist who passed away in Lyon due
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deploys Controversial Phone-Hacking Tool Allegedly Tied to Russian Security Circles
An investigation by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) revealed that the phone hacking software that it uses originated in the mobile forensics sector of Russia and a FSB-linked network
Nairobi on Edge: Police Foil Alleged al-Shabaab Terror Plot, Seize Weapons and Explosives
The Counter Terrorism Policing Unit in Kenya announced on 18th February that it had averted an intended terror attack in Nairobi, which was supposedly carried out by the suspected al-Shabaab
Rescue Race in California: Crews Hunt for Missing Skiers After Deadly Avalanche
Authorities claim that nine backcountry skiers are missing after an avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area in California on Tuesday. The Nevada County Sheriff said six others had been rescued
Tether Injects $1 Billion USDT as Global Economic Uncertainty Deepens
Tether has switched on the engine. The launch of the first stablecoin in the market by the issuer triggered 1 billion dollars in USDT on Tron, which places the crypto
JPMorgan Marks Down Private Credit Loan Portfolios Amid Valuation Pressure
The bank has also slashed the worth of certain loans to private credit funds after assessing the effect of the market turmoil involving software firms, two individuals with intimate knowledge
Oil Plunges 11% After Trump Signals Middle East De-Escalation
Oil prices dropped by over 10 a barrel on 10th March following an almost four-year peak in the previous session after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the war in
Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The Sunday(1st March) confirmation follows the initial report of the Tasnim and Mehr news agencies of Iran that Khamenei was still remaining “steadfast and firm” in command of the field.
South Korea’s Exports Surge 29% in February, Signaling Powerful Trade Rebound
South Korea recorded good growth in its exports in February despite the decline in the number of working days, and shipments of semiconductors hit a monthly record because of high
US Intervention Sparks New Hope: Venezuelans Turn Optimistic About the Nation’s Economic Future
The vast majority of Venezuelans believe that in half a year, the economy and the job market will be stimulated because the US will lift sanctions and the government will
High-Stakes Showdown: Pakistan and the IMF Launch Crucial Programme Review Talks
The Ministry of Finance officially started negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission on Monday, officially starting the third round of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme and the
IMF Team Lands in Kenya for High-Stakes Talks on New Financial Deal
The government and the Fund said a team from the International Monetary Fund is in Kenya to discuss a new loan programme. Since the earlier lending programme of $3.6 billion
Trump Pushes to Raise US Tariffs from 10% to 15% in Bold Trade Shift
The temporary new tariff that the United States started imposing on 24th February on global imports was 10 per cent, but the Trump government was considering raising it to 15
Security Lapses at Syrian Detention Camp Leave 15,000 ISIS Relatives Under Scrutiny
The U.S intelligence agencies estimate that 15,000-20,000 people connected with the Islamic State are currently missing in Syria after the collapse of security in a detention camp, as reported by
Silicon Surge: Taiwan Rides the AI Wave to Accelerate Economic Growth
Taiwan achieved impressive growth, growing by 8.6 per cent in 2025, which is higher than most economies in the world. The high demand for consumer electronics and artificial intelligence (AI)
India and Brazil Seal Mining Pact as Modi Targets $20 Billion Trade Milestone
India took a step toward strengthening its trade relationship with Brazil on 21st February and signed an agreement to strengthen its cooperation in mining and minerals, as it tries to
From Wells to Wealth: The Rise of Venezuela’s Oil State
It is another thing to overthrow the leader of a dictatorial nation. It is one thing to reconstruct it into a petrostate that can match energy-producing giants on a toe-to-toe
IMF Holds Steady: China’s Economy Set for 4.5% Growth in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upheld its economic growth forecast for China to achieve 4.5 per cent in the current year; it has sounded a cautionary note on the
Oil Surges 4% on Iran-US Tension as Russia-Ukraine Talks Collapse
Traders priced in possible disruptions to the supply on 18th February, with oil prices up over 4 per cent as traders feared conflict between the U.S. and Iran and as
Italy Pledges €45M to Rebuild and Revive Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage
The Minister of Culture of Italy, Alessandro Giuli, paid a working visit to Lviv, where he attended the second Ukrainian Culture Conference, entitled “Cooperation for Resilience.” It was organised by
Turkey Mandates Identity Verification for Social Media Users
Turkey is preparing to launch its new social media access system which will require users to present verified identification. The initiative, expected to take effect within three months, aims to
Bradford’s ‘Tower of Now’ Sculpture Set for Potential One-Year Extension
The “Tower of Now” sculpture which stands as the most impressive monument of Bradford City which achieved UK City of Culture 2025 exists to honor the city which reached its
Kids at Higher Risk? What to Know About the New ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant BA.3.2
A new COVID-19 subvariant, dubbed BA.3.2 and dubbed the Cicada variant, has emerged, posing a new health risk, particularly in children. The Cicada strain, having over 70-75 mutations in the
Five Towns Battle for Prestigious Culture Award Worth Millions
The first UK Town of Culture title has been bid on by five Devon towns, with 3m of the cake available to enhance festivals, venues and community initiatives. The
Artemis II Revives the Moon Race as Old Rivals and New Powers Eye Lunar Future
A historic mission with global attention Artemis II is bound to be one of the most monitored space missions that have occurred in recent years, with NASA preparing to launch
Lebanon’s 39 Cultural Sites Placed Under Heightened Protection in Major Heritage Move
On 1st April, at the request of Lebanon, UNESCO held an extraordinary meeting to further protect the cultural heritage in the country. The meeting – an extraordinary session of the
Australia Targets Big Tech in Bold Push to Enforce Social Media Child Ban
Australia is looking into Facebook, TikTok and YouTube in the context of potential violations of the under-16 social media ban in the country, and it claimed on 31st March that
Iran’s History Under Fire: 132 Heritage Sites Hit by War
A total of 132 cultural heritage sites in Iran have been directly and indirectly damaged, suffering serious destruction, said Secretary of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO, Hassan Fartousi, at a
Thailand’s Royal-Backed National Costume Makes a Bold UNESCO Push
The Ministry of Culture is working on a campaign to popularise the royal-approved Thai national costume before it is proposed to UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Culture Minister Sabeeda
Indonesia Cracks Down: Tough New Under-16 Social Media Ban Comes With Zero-Tolerance Warning
Indonesia started imposing a countrywide ban on social media usage among children under 16 on 28th March, and the officials threatened tech companies that there is “no room for compromise.”
Moon Mission Countdown: NASA’s Artemis Astronauts Enter Final Prep for Historic Lunar Journey
Four astronauts chosen to take part in the NASA Artemis II mission landed in Florida on 27th March, the last stage of preparation for the first crewed trip to the
Vibrant Vietnamese Culture Shines at Colorful Festival in Russia
On March 25, in Tomsk, Western Siberia, Russia, a Vietnamese Cultural Day was attended by approximately 600 people, including lecturers at the university, international students, and other local residents.
Putin Inaugurates the Reconstructed Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater in Derbent
Russian President Vladimir Putin conducted the official opening of the Azerbaijan State Musical Drama Theater building project in Derbent which had reached its completion stage. The President of the Russian
Bilston Launches Historic Bid for Inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028
Officially, the vibrant community of Bilston is in the race to become the first-ever UK Town of Culture in 2028. The proposed grand campaign is a big step towards the
