AFRICA, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures, is home to countless wonders. Travel experts have highlighted four standout countries that epitomise the continent’s charm and allure, combining natural splendour with rich heritage. Egypt: ancient marvels and coastal escapes Egypt remains…
AFRICA is embarking on an unprecedented railway transformation, with billions being invested to modernise the continent’s rail infrastructure. The ambitious African Integrated High-Speed Railway Network (AIHSRN) seeks to link major cities and commercial hubs, unlocking a new era of trade and economic…
DIPLOMATIC tensions between Nigeria and Niger deepened after Niger’s military leader, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accused Nigeria of collaborating with France to undermine his junta-led administration. In a Christmas Day interview, Tchiani claimed that France was aligning with militant groups…
IN a historic shift, Senegal has declared its intention to shut down all foreign military bases, a move seen as asserting national independence and sovereignty. Although no timeline has been provided for the withdrawal, the announcement signals a significant geopolitical…
THE people of Telangana, India’s youngest state, share a special bond with former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. It was under his watch that their long-cherished dream of a separate state came true in 2014. As Prime Minister, heading the…
THE United States issued over one million visas to India in 2024. This feat marks the second year in a row the US Embassy in India has issued and approved a record number of non-immigrant visas. As per the…
GERMAN President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has dissolved the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, paving the way for early federal elections. The decision came on Friday. He has announced in Berlin that the snap elections will be held on February 23,…
MORE than 150,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in the last seven years. Since the current records began on January 1, 2018, 150,243 people have made the journey, according to PA news agency analysis…
SOUTH Korean lawmakers on Friday voted to impeach acting president Han Duck Soo, barely two weeks after Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from the presidency over his imposition of martial law. A total of 192 lawmakers in the opposition…
SUZUKI, who grew small-car specialist Suzuki Motor into an international brand with huge successes in India, died on Wednesday at age 94 after suffering with cancer. It was gathered that under the charismatic businessman’s four-decade leadership through 2021, the…
