French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Wednesday faces one of the most delicate moments of his five months in office as he responds to questions from a parliamentary committee investigating claims of sexual abuse at a Catholic school. Bayrou has faced accusations from the opposition that as education minister in the mid-1990s he knew of … Read more
Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, often called the “world’s poorest president” for his humble lifestyle, died at 89. The leftist icon, known for his humility and progressive politics, died after a battle with cancer. Uruguay’s current President Yamandu Orsi confirmed Mujica’s death on X, writing, “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing … Read more
Cairo: The world’s only research centre on mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease common among farmers, has been destroyed in Sudan’s two-year war, its director and another expert say. Mycetoma is caused by bacteria or fungus and usually enters the body through cuts. It is a progressively destructive infectious disease of the body tissue, affecting skin, … Read more
Egypt’s iconic Pyramids of Giza are set to undergo a $51 million revamp after years of complaints from tourists about poor conditions at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Millions of people visit the African nation each year to see the ancient pyramids, but many have shared negative experiences. Despite being the most popular tourist attraction, … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a USD 200 million defence credit line for Angola and expressed commitment to act firmly and decisively against terrorists and their backers, an assertion that came days after the Pahalgam terror strike. PM Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Angolan President Joao Manuel … Read more
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