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SOUTHERN AFRICA FOOD CRISIS
Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says- In 2023, researchers in a West African nation tried to discover which pizza do lizards prefer and won an Ig Nobel Prize for its discovery
- Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis
- Afghanistan's malnutrition crisis 'spinning out of control': UNChild malnutrition reaches critical levels in Afghanistan as aid is drastically cut. Many acutely malnourished children are being turned aw...04 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- US-Iran war: Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talksGulf waterway traffic held steady as United States and Iran talks progressed ambiguously. Bab el-Mandeb strait saw unchanged vessel crossin...04 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
- Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden, ship-tracking data showsThe tankers, which were empty of cargo after returning from destinations in Asia, were sailing in formation towards southern Africa, rath...03 Aug, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- Countdown begins: Exactly 1 year until the century's longest total solar eclipse turns day into night across three continentsMillions will witness an extraordinary solar eclipse on August 2, 2027. This eclipse will be the longest total solar eclipse visible from l...02 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- Multiple dead in shooting at Idaho restaurant in US; police kill gunmanA gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Idaho on Saturday. Police confirmed the shooting resulted in fatalities and the su...02 Aug, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- India, Lesotho review bilateral relations, advance key MoUs and pledge stronger collaboration across multiple sectorsIndia and Lesotho convened for their sixth Joint Bilateral Commission meeting, focusing on strengthening their bilateral ties. They explore...01 Aug, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
- Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rushSpain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned volunt...01 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- Why Spain has a city in Africa: The 2,000-year story of Ceuta at the center of Europe's migrant flashpointThousands of migrants are attempting to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco. Ceuta is a small Spanish territory located on the African...31 Jul, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- Zomato Hyperpure leases 3.5 lakh sq ft warehouse in ChennaiZomato's Hyperpure secured over 3.5 lakh sq ft of warehousing space in Chennai. This long-term lease spans nine years and involves two phas...31 Jul, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- A rumour, a rush: Chaos at Morocco border with Spain's CeutaRumors of a border opening prompted thousands to attempt a dangerous journey to Ceuta. Moroccan police used tear gas and water cannons as c...31 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- In 1933, California began building an aqueduct that would pump Colorado River water 493 meters uphill and carry it 389 km across the desert to supply its fast-growing citiesLos Angeles faced water shortages due to its growing population in the early 1920s. Planners chose the Colorado River as a vast water sourc...31 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Thousands are fleeing Morocco to Spain. Here's why Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory in Africa, is at the center of itWhy are people fleeing Morocco to Spain? Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta enclave after border rules changed. People swam ashore...31 Jul, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- India, Africa call for stronger Global South partnership to shape emerging world order in EthiopiaIndia and African leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and development experts have called for a stronger and more action-oriented partnership...30 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- Africa’s richest man plans to donate one-third of his wealth, signals future of business empireAfrica's richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to donate one-third of his wealth to charity. This development offers a rare insight into the fu...29 Jul, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
- Trump highway in Sahara? US President claims a Morrocan 660-mile tribute in disputed territoryUS President Donald Trump claimed Morocco will name a 1,055-km highway in disputed Western Sahara after him, citing his 2020 recognition of...27 Jul, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- Monk fruit vs sugar: India's new sugar substitute is gaining popularity, but doctors say real problem isn't sugar, it's the way we eatMonk fruit is emerging as a popular natural sweetener in India's health food market, driven by growing consumer demand for zero-calorie and...25 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warnsThe U.N. food security report, released Tuesday, found global hunger has eased modestly in recent years, but projected more than 500 millio...22 Jul, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
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