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June 2, 2024 3:19 PM

South Africa awaits election results, coalition race begins

South Africans awaited confirmation on Sunday of a historic election outcome that will dismantle a 30-year African National Congress (ANC) majority, an announcement that will start the clock on a frenzied race to form a new ruling coalition. Vot...

May 31, 2024 5:38 PM

What happens next in South Africa after ANC loses majority?

For the first time in South Africa's democratic era, the African National Congress (ANC) will have to seek a coalition partner to govern with after it was on course to fall well short of a majority in the national election. Here are scenarios of wha...

May 28, 2024 4:38 PM

What is the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

The Gaza war has put renewed focus on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, still seen by many countries as the path to peace even though the negotiating process has been moribund for a decade. More than seven months into the dea...

May 26, 2024 11:21 AM

The colonial-era inequalities that fuelled the New Caledonia crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron said on a visit to New Caledonia on Thursday that inequalities had widened on the French-ruled Pacific archipelago and were a driving force in the deadly civil unrest that broke out last week. The island territory is...

May 22, 2024 5:15 PM

Heatwaves and wildfires soar across the globe

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to persist over the plains of Northwest India for the next five days. Several regions of the country are already experiencing severe...

May 14, 2024 5:25 PM

The water tanker drivers keeping ‘India’s Silicon Valley’ Bengaluru running

Basavaraj, a water tanker driver in India's tech hub of Bengaluru, has to make sure he leaves home by 6:30 a.m. each day to collect enough water for his customers, who now depend on his services for a very basic need. Residents of the southern city,...

May 14, 2024 12:18 AM

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ breathes fresh life into franchise

By: Aditya Ahuja You are not alone if you are questioning the motives behind reviving a franchise after a seven-year hiatus. Surprisingly, 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' proves to be far more than a mere cash grab. Wes Ball, previously known...

May 3, 2024 5:00 PM

How Healthy Soil Helps In Combating Climate Change

Dr. Rob Thompson, a scientist at the University of Reading in England, conducted an experiment shedding light on the heightened risk of flash floods following heavy rain after prolonged droughts. The experiment aimed to demonstrate the varying rates...

May 2, 2024 5:41 PM

Beating The Heat: How To Stay Cool As Temperatures Soar Across India

India is in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above the 40°C mark in several regions of eastern and southern India on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the scorching weather is likely ...

April 30, 2024 5:37 PM

International Labour Day: Honouring the contributions of workers

International Labour Day, observed globally on May 1 each year, commemorates the invaluable contributions of workers and the labor movement. Various activities, including meetings and programs, are organized to honor their pivotal role. In India, La...

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