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Law, morality, and re-founding of the republic – Part 2
The remedy lies in a People’s Constitution — abolishing the Executive Presidency and restoring parliamentary primacy under a prime minister answerable to the legislature Abstract This second part of “No Kings” turns from the social to the...
October 30, 2025 Horoscope: A Day of Renewal, Self-Confidence, and Subtle Turning Points
The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Aries (March 21 – April 19) Let clarity guide your actions. You’re full of determination, but direction matters more than speed. A professional...
Horror films for scaredy-cats: 10 picks for a not-too-spooky Halloween
While the horror genre remains perennially popular in the film medium, many people avoid it at all costs. Things may go bump in the night – as long as they are nowhere near you. But even for those who can't handle too much of a fright likely feel...
Second edition of ‘Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue’ begins in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): The second edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue began in Mumbai on Monday, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and scholars to discuss the future of the...
Rethinking Human Rights Treaty Withdrawals: A Process-Based Approach
Human rights treaties embed rights in national legal systems, empowering individuals to claim their rights domestically and internationally. Yet it is exceptionally easy for states to withdraw from most of these treaties, as well as from...
UAE woes continue in one-day cricket with defeat to USA in CWCL2
The latest new-look for UAE in one-day international cricket appeared very much like the previous ones after they were soundly beaten by the United States. The four-wicket loss in Dubai to the table-topping tourists cast the national team further...
World News | Second Edition of 'Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue' Begins in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): The second edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue began in Mumbai on Monday, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and scholars to discuss the future of the...
Madica Invests $400,000 in Two New AI Startups to Drive Inclusive Innovation Across Africa
Madica, the pan-African investment programme backed by Flourish Ventures, has expanded its portfolio with two artificial intelligence startups, Anavid from Tunisia and Hypeo AI from Morocco, each securing up to $200,000 in pre-seed funding. The...
Kids Advocacy Network Launches Scholarship Project to Empower Young Women
The Sierra Leone Kids Advocacy Network has officially launched the Light-Her Path Scholarship Project, a transformative education initiative designed to empower girls and young women through financial support, mentorship, and access to learning...
What’s driving the ‘Gen Z’ revolts in the Global South?
Gen Z revolts are sweeping the Global South as people take to the streets against corruption and deprivation. The first Gen Z uprising was in Kenya last year. Since then Peru, Morocco, Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, Madagascar, East Timor,...
Hamas willing to cede control of Gaza but disarmament remains an issue, Qatari PM says
Hamas is willing to cede control of Gaza but have yet to acknowledge the need to disarm, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman said on Wednesday, adding that renewed violence in the strip is “very disappointing and frustrating for...
Qatar Museums unveils three major exhibitions at M7 showcasing regional and global creativity
On 27 October 2025, Qatar Museums opened three major exhibitions at M7, Qatar’s epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion, and technology. These exhibitions offer a unique opportunity to explore a range of creative...
Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?
US President Donald Trump | Photo Credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN US President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10 per cent on all...
Elon Musk 'rewriting history books' with AI research into ancient Rome
Elon Musk declared he is "rewriting history books" with AI research into ancient Rome. The technology billionaire announced significant funding for digital heritage projects focused on the classical world. Speaking at an awards event in Rome on...
Why happiness remains elusive in South Africa
Sheetal Bhoola|Published 1 hour ago 4min The end of this month has arrived and we acknowledged that the month of October encouraged many of us to think about mental awareness, cancer, the girl child and food. The month alerted us to World Food...
Medusa Subsea Cable to Land in Syria
By Dan Swinhoe, Data Center Dynamics October 27, 2025 The Medusa subsea cable is expanding in the Mediterranean and now plans to land in Syria. “Medusa Submarine Cable System signed an agreement with Syrian Telecom in Tartous (Syria), under the...
'Italy is inching closer to recognition of state of Palestine'
Italy may be moving closer to recognition of Palestinian statehood, as its conditions appear close to being fulfilled, Palestine's de facto ambassador to Italy, Mona Abuamara, has told The National. Speaking ahead of a visit by the Palestinian...
School is in session for Mansour Al Helei at Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit may be renowned for holding the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix but for one Emirati driver the next few days will be all about a motorsport that has a longer history in the UAE. Since Sunday, the 22-year-old...
Morocco Set to Launch 5G in November as Final Decree Nears Approval
Marrakech – The Moroccan government is poised to finalize the deployment of 5G technology with the examination of a crucial decree this Thursday. After awarding licenses to the country’s three telecom operators in July, Morocco is now taking the...
Heineken's India volume declines in July-September on unusually heavy rains
Heineken’s revenue in the September quarter was €8.7 billion, down 4% | Photo Credit: SIPHIWE SIBEKO Dutch brewing major Heineken NV, which owns United Breweries Ltd (UBL), on Wednesday said its India beer volume saw a "mid-single-digit" decline...