Africa
Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead
Libya is a transit route for migrants, many from sub-Saharan Africa, fleeing to Europe in the hopes of escaping conflict and poverty.
Islamic State-linked insurgents leave Mali town as army tries to reassert control
Mali's defense minister reported dead in major al-Qaeda-linked assault
Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says
Pope Leo to begin 10-day Africa tour on mission to spotlight continent's needs
The Pope will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea on a tour that will cover 11 cities and towns, spanning nearly 18,000 km (11,185 miles) across 18 flights.
Ashes of Pompeii: New study confirms ancient city's role within Rome’s global trade route
Remnants of a “grape-derived product” was also found within one of the burners, the study noted, consistent with literary and artistic depictions of wine being used for ritual purpose in Rome.
India expands Africa push with rice aid, long-term mineral ambitions
In recent weeks, New Delhi has shipped rice to Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Mozambique while policy thinkers in India are urging a stronger push into Africa’s critical minerals sector.
Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
The embargo has been in place since 2011, when a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi. High-tech weaponry is nevertheless flowing into the country
Who does Israel belong to? Why Bennett’s model matters now - opinion
From public policy to bomb shelters, Israel faces a test of unity, fairness, and responsibility that will shape its future as a nation.
Somali national army takes control of part of Baidoa, largest city in South West state
A shopkeeper in Baidoa, Hussein Abdullahi, said there were federal troops in his part of the city and they were in control there.
South African Jew killed after being kidnapped, police confirm, no proof of antisemitic intent
The Jewish Community Security Organization (CSO) informed that the victim disappeared at around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, and was found lifeless two days later by the police.
60,000-year-old ostrich eggshells reveal humanity’s first brush with geometry
Archaeologist Silvia Ferrara described the organization of lines by recurring principles—parallelisms, grids, rotations, and systematic repetitions—as an embryonic visual grammar.
The Iran war is a severe blow to Shi’ite Islam - opinion
Strengthening regional stability in the Middle East is based on moderate Sunni-majority states and Israel's national interests.
Middle East’s future may be decided in the Horn of Africa - opinion
The Red Sea is becoming the center of global power.
