The Sahel Alliance: Pursuing Economic Independence
On January 29, 2025, the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—announced their formal withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision came sixteen months…
‘I Don’t Recognize My Country,’ Says Angelina Jolie at San Sebastián Film Festival
SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain – American actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie said Sunday that she no longer recognizes the United States, voicing alarm over mounting threats to free expression while presenting her latest film at Spain’s…
Bør alle ta vitamintilskudd?
Vitamintilskudd blir ofte markedsført som en effektiv måte å kompensere for kostholdsmangler på. Det globale markedet er verdsatt til 32,7 milliarder dollar (24,2 milliarder pund), og over 74 % av amerikanere og to tredeler av briter…
WHO: 142 Pneumonia Deaths Recorded in Afghanistan as Health Crisis Deepens
Kabul, Afghanistan — The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a growing health emergency in Afghanistan after reporting 142 pneumonia-related deaths in August, alongside sharp increases in malaria, measles, and diarrheal diseases.…
Bagram: Restoring US Pride Or Containing China?
Recent moves by the United States suggest that Afghanistan may be entering a new and potentially destabilizing phase. The House of Representatives has passed an amendment to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the…
Psychologists: Drinking Coffee Boosts Mood
A new joint study by researchers at the University of Warwick in the UK and Bielefeld University in Germany has found that people who drink coffee in the morning tend to be in a better mood throughout the day.
The study, conducted on 200…
Trump, Brazil, and China: Are Rising Tensions Headed for Collision?
In an article published by Foreign Affairs, Hussein Kalout, professor of political science at the University of Brasília, examines the escalating diplomatic and trade crisis between Donald Trump’s administration in Washington and President…
Afghanistan’s Almonds – A Great Natural Asset
In addition to its many natural resources, Afghanistan is also well known in the region for its almonds. The country’s natural climate is highly suitable for almond production. Mountainous terrain, dry climate, warm days, and cool nights…
China Warns Against Regional Escalation After Trump Suggests US Return to Bagram Airbase
China has issued a warning after former US President Donald Trump urged Washington to re-establish access to Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase, stressing respect for Afghan sovereignty and cautioning against actions that could fuel regional…
Hunt for Missing 3,000-Year-Old Bracelet Raises Alarm at Egyptian Museum
Cairo — Egyptian authorities have launched an urgent investigation into the disappearance of a rare 3,000-year-old bracelet from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, raising fresh concerns about the security of one of the world’s most important…