‘I nearly died’: Taba, the tobacco drug Gambian women share in secret
Though not illegal, doctors and activists warn about the dangers of the intravaginal use of the popular drug.
Category Archives: News
Trump releases more than 2,000 new JFK assassination files: What we know
More than 60,000 new pages are now accessible. But historians are trying to answer whether they tell us anything new.
In South Africa, Russia’s ‘anti-colonial’ narrative sways public opinion
Sympathy towards wartime Russia has deep historical roots, back to the Cold War era and earlier.
Chinese state media revel in demise of Voice of America, Radio Free Asia
Shutdown of US-funded news outlets ends more than 80 years of uncensored news broadcasts in China.
Palestinian Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil decries arrest in the US
Khalil is the Columbia University graduate who the Trump administration is seeking to deport.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,119
These are the key developments on day 1,119 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump administration releases thousands of files on JFK assassination
Scholars and historians are likely to spend months sifting through records for answers about US president's killing.
NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months: How space changes the body
Nine months in space can permanently alter the body, leaving astronauts with possible long-term health effects.
Israel’s Netanyahu warns deadly Gaza strikes ‘only the beginning’
Israeli leader says future ceasefire negotiations will 'only take place under fire'.
Judge says Musk and DOGE ‘likely violated’ constitution in USAID shutdown
A federal court issued an injunction on behalf of USAID contractors and employees who filed a complaint against Musk.
Congolese, Rwandan leaders meet in Qatar, call for ceasefire in eastern DRC
The three countries call for 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire' in eastern DRC.
Russia’s Putin agrees to 30-day halt in attacks on Ukraine energy targets
Announcement comes after Russian leader held a lengthy phone call with US President Donald Trump.
Turkiye’s Istanbul University annuls Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s diploma
Opposition leader slams the university's move as 'unlawful’, saying it does not have the power to make the decision.
German parliament approves Merz’s spending boost
The legislation still has to go to the upper house of the parliament for approval.
Children, a doctor: Some of the people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza
Israel has left families bereaved and shocked across the Gaza Strip with a new wave of brutal attacks.
‘Sacrifice’ captives: Israel divided over end of ceasefire in Gaza
Far-right joy over renewed bombing of Gaza, but captives' families fear for their loved ones.
US Chief Justice John Roberts slams Trump’s call to impeach a federal judge
Trump has called for the impeachment of federal Judge James Boasberg after he ruled against a recent deportation effort.
Thousands flee northern Gaza after Israel issues evacuation orders
The death toll rises in Gaza as escalating air strikes prompt mass evacuations from towns deemed combat zones by Israel.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir to rejoin Netanyahu’s government amid strikes on Gaza
The Israeli hardliner had resigned in January in protest of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Ukraine presses for unconditional ceasefire as Trump, Putin hold talks
Ukraine foreign minister says it is time for Russia to show it ‘wants peace’ as US, Russian leaders hold talks.