Why Great Nicobar project is crucial for India in Indo-Pacific Great Game

On the same day President Trump lamented on Truth Social that “we have lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China”, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, on an official visit to New Delhi, appreciated India’s interest in joint naval...

Sanctions-hit Nayara scrambles to sustain operations, with govt's help

Since late August, two or three trains of 50 tanker cars have been shipping fuel each day from Nayara Energy's refinery on the coast of western India to inland depots - more than double its previous usage of railways to move diesel and petrol....

Sanctions-hit Nayara scrambles to sustain operations, with New Delhi's help

NEW DELHI - Since late August, two or three trains of 50 tanker cars have been shipping fuel each day from Nayara Energy's refinery on the coast of western India to inland depots - more than double its previous usage of railways to move diesel and...

China’s little known £450 million military base that sits on the Suez Canal

It is estimated that China spent approximately £450 million building its first overseas military base in Djibouti, located on the Horn of Africa.The strategically located military base has been under construction since 2016, with reports...

Industrial Exports Grow by 6.6% in Seven Months

Statistical data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry showed that the industrial sector’s exports grew by 6.6% from the beginning of this year until the end of July, underscoring the Jordanian industry’s ability to adapt to and overcome challenges...

New university branches to target region’s skills gaps

EGYPT The Egyptian higher education sector is expanding regionally with the establishment of several new branch campuses across Africa, adding to its existing three, while it also has plans to venture into the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,...

Sudan Nashra: ICC convicts 2003 Darfur war criminal | Food crisis worsens after floods amid inaction by Idris govt | RSF, military face accusations of chemical weapons use | PM on trip to Eritrea shows ‘goodwill’

As the war increasingly threatens to converge in Darfur, a region already devastated by decades of violence, a long-delayed measure of justice reached those who endured the atrocities committed there more than 20 years ago. The International...

Jordan's industrial sector exports grow by 6.6% in 1st 7 months 2025-JCI

Ammon News - The Kingdom's industrial sector exports grew by 6.6% from the beginning of this year until the end of last July, confirming the Jordanian industry's capacity to address challenges and difficulties, statistical data from Jordan Chamber...

FOCAC at 25: A partnership delivering results

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Since its launch in 2000, FOCAC has delivered concrete benefits in political trust, trade, infrastructure, education, health, and people-to-people exchanges,...

[Yemen Seize Shipment Containing 3,000 Drone Components Bound for Houthi-Controlled Areas

Aden — Yemeni authorities at the Port of Aden have seized a shipment containing over 3,000 drone-related parts, including jet propulsion units, launch platforms, control chips, and surveillance equipment, believed to be destined for...

'Breath-taking' Lake District town ranked the most romantic to visit in the UK

Known for being the 'home' to the famous poets of the romantic era, it's not hard to see why. William Wordsworth, Samuel Coleridge, Thomas de Quincey and John Ruskin were hugely affected by their surroundings. But one place may have been the...

FOCAC at 25: The China-Africa journey

At the turn of the 21st century, precisely between October 10 and 12, 2000, the first ministerial conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing, following earlier consultations. Nearly 100.ministers from China and 44...

Tito’s continues on the expansion trail and eyes Africa’s potential

Tito’s Handmade Vodka has expanded further into Africa and has argued that mixology and the power of digital will continue to play a part in the future of travel retail. db reports. The US-based vodka company has had a busy few weeks as the team...

“France Just Scored Its First Aerial Kill Since WWII”: This Mirage Fighter Shot Down Houthi Drones Over the Red Sea (and Changed Modern Warfare)

IN A NUTSHELL ✈️ The French Air Force achieved its first aerial victory since World War II over the Red Sea. 🚁 A Mirage 2000-5F fighter intercepted and destroyed Houthi drones in a strategic operation. 🔍 The engagement highlighted the evolving...

African peace and security dialogue: Media and controversial soundbites

One of South Africa’s challenges appears to be the relentless creation of controversial soundbites and scant broadcasting for mere story-selling rather than providing ethical journalism and informing the citizens. The Thabo Mbeki Foundation hosted...

Africa has ‘unlimited’ solar potential. Off-grid power could help light up the continent

Globally, more than 660 million people still lack access to electricity — and 85% of them reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Washikala Malango was one of these people. Malango was born and raised in Baraka, a village on the shores of a vast lake in the...

Made in Pakistan Cars Exported to 20 Countries

Pakistan’s automobile industry has reached a new milestone, exporting 434 locally assembled vehicles to 20 countries over the past three fiscal years, according to official data shared in the Senate. Finance and Revenue Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb...

‘Every day feels like firefighting’: Hit by EU sanctions over Russian oil - Indian refinery Nayara Energy struggles to sustain operations

Nayara Energy's refinery has intensified its railway usage, dispatching two to three trains daily. (AI image) Nayara Energy, the Indian refinery with major Russian ownership, is scrambling to sustain operations after being hit by European Union...

Senegal leans on Visa’s digital payments muscle to drive financial inclusion

The Senegalese government and Visa have held discussions for a collaboration that is expected to expand the company’s digital payment services in the country, and in so doing, increase financial inclusion. Senegal’s Minister of Communication,...

Pakistan exports 434 locally assembled vehicles to 20 countries, Senate told

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 09 (APP):Pakistan has successfully exported 434 locally assembled vehicles to 20 countries over the past three fiscal years, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s automotive industry. This was confirmed...