UN event in Geneva marks Gandhi’s birth anniversary, calls for non-violence education

Geneva [Switzerland], October 2 (ANI): A special side event was held at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on education as a tool to prevent human rights abuses through the...

Gandhi Jayanti 2025: UN Event in Geneva Marks Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary, Calls for Non-Violence Education

Geneva, October 2: A special side event was held at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on education as a tool to prevent human rights abuses through the principles of...

Otto Addo names Black Stars squad for CAR and Comoros World Cup Qualifiers

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has announced his squad for Ghana’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic (CAR) and Comoros. The list features a blend of experience and youthful talent, with key players...

Here is the full breakdown of Black Stars’ budget for Central Africa Republic and Comoros games

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams has announced the budget for Black Stars’ final two games in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars will face Central African Republic on October 8 at the Stade El Abdi,...

Basketball fans flock to Abu Dhabi for NBA weekend from US and Europe

The NBA has returned to Abu Dhabi, with the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers facing off in two pre-season games at Etihad Arena. Alongside the action on court, NBA District is back at Manarat Al Saadiyat, offering fans a space where...

2026 World Cup qualifiers: GFA submits $1.12m for matches against Central African Republic and Comoros

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has submitted a budget of $1.12 million for the Black Stars’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against the Central African Republic and Comoros in October. According to details shared by the...

Otto Addo unveils 24-man Ghana squad for World Cup qualifiers

Head coach Otto Addo has announced a 24-man Black Stars squad for Ghana’s decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Comoros, with a blend of youthful promise, returning stars and fresh local talent. Among the...

10 Least Known Countries: Nauru, Tuvalu, Comoros, and More

Most people can rattle off the names of big tourist hotspots. But ask them about the least known countries, and you’ll probably get a blank stare. (And rightfully so: That's a pretty weird question to ask.) These places exist well outside the...

UCI Road World Championships 2025 women's elite road race start list

After a week's racing in Rwanda, the UCI Road World Championships head into their final weekend with the two blue ribbon events: the women's and men's elite road races. The women's race comes first, scheduled for this Saturday 27 September, and...

UAE organises medical camp for treatment of children in Comoros

The Nahr Al Hayat Fund, a healthcare initiative of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), has organised a four-day medical camp for children with serious illnesses in the Union of the Comoros, in cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Moroni. The camp was...

SINF explores cultural impact of travel literature

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - SHARJAH, Sept 26 (WAM/APP):The 25th edition of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum (SINF) continued its intensive scientific sessions with a strong focus on travel literature, where...

Life Sciences Cloud Content Migration: Separating Fact from Fiction

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SINF explores cultural impact of travel literature at 25th edition

Pioneering experiences in the worlds of travel Speaking during a session titled “Pioneering Experiences in the Worlds of Travel,” Dr Abdulaziz Almusallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Chairman of the Higher Organising...

Zinedine Zidane’s son, Luca, earns first Algeria call-up

Luca Zidane, son of French football legend Zinedine Zidane, has received his maiden call-up to the Algeria national team ahead of their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda. The 27-year-old goalkeeper, born in...

Understanding the global rise of artemisinin resistance: Insights from over 100,000 Plasmodium falciparum samples

As of 2024, WHO validated/candidate mutations have been identified in several countries across East and Northeast Africa, including Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, Eritrea, Tanzania, Kenya, and Ethiopia (Fola et al., 2023; Figure 6). Concerningly, the...

Asamoah Gyan pledges support to Kick Nation Sports Agency

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has thrown his weight behind Kick Nation Sports Agency, describing the initiative as “something incredible” for Ghana’s football future. Speaking at the official launch on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Gyan...

French police 'have been using ramming tactics to stop small migrant boats entering overseas territory off Africa' - while failing to intervene in the Channel

France has deployed deadly tactics for years to prevent small boats from reaching its overseas territories, despite saying such combative intervention was illegal in the English Channel. An investigation has uncovered that at least 24 people have...

French police ‘illegally’ ram migrant boats in overseas territory

French police have used aggressive and deadly tactics for years to stop small boats reaching their overseas territories while saying such pushbacks were illegal in the English Channel. At least 24 people, including children and babies, have died...

French border police accused of causing shipwrecks and deaths of migrants from Comoros

It was around 4 am on July 15 when Zoubert – who, like others cited by their first names, wished to remain anonymous – approached the jagged coast of Sada, on the southwest side of the French overseas territory of Mayotte. The 25-year-old man had...

Bahrain in 48 hours: Cultural weekend guide to exploring the island nation

Despite being considered short-haul flights, destinations five hours away from the UAE can still seem a bit too far for weekend getaways, especially when considering potential time differences and airport waiting periods. Quick flights to...