Africans in Lebanon: ‘Everyone is nervous on campus’
Farai Makamba, a 27-year-old student from Zimbabwe, used to keep his university books on his desk at home in Beirut. Now they’ve been replaced by his passport, travel documents, and cash.…
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Japan Gas Lobby Urges Government to Help With Open Contracts
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s liquefied natural gas buyers — among the world’s biggest — are struggling to ensure supply contracts are flexible enough, and need the government to help negotiate…
How Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains changed the world of rail travel forever
Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo, its elevated tracks carrying it south toward the…
How Kenya's president has fallen out with his deputy
Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been threatened with impeachment proceedings by lawmakers amid intense speculation that he has had a major fallout with President William…
UK charters flight for British nationals to leave Lebanon
The UK government has chartered a commercial flight out of Lebanon to assist British nationals trying to flee the fighting, the foreign secretary has announced. The situation was…
Harvesting hops for beer produces a lot of waste. These German groups are seeking to fix that
MUNICH (AP) — Two students in Munich, sipping beers on their dormitory couch in 2022, chatted about a recent lecture describing the use of banana fibers in Colombia to make sustainable…
Israel launches ground operation into Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah strongholds
Israel confirmed it launched a "limited" ground offensive against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The IDF said Tuesday it began "limited, localized, and targeted ground raids" a few hours…
Japan’s Ishiba Set to Become Prime Minister in Parliament Vote
(Bloomberg) -- Shigeru Ishiba is set to be confirmed as Japan’s new prime minister on Tuesday, shifting the pressure of managing the nation onto the shoulders of a political idealist who…
Argentine prosecutors accuse Opus Dei leaders in South America of trafficking and labor exploitation
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine prosecutors have concluded that there are grounds for launching a criminal investigation into the highest authorities of Opus Dei in South America…
Brazil, Mexico eye revised trade agreement
MEXICO CITY/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian and Mexican authorities said on Monday they see the need to revise and expand their current trade agreements, in a push to strengthen the ties…
Bride Upset After Cousin Says Family 'Definitely' Won't Attend Her 'Expensive' Destination Wedding
The bride is set on marrying in Mexico, despite the excessive cost for her loved ones, the cousin explained in a Reddit post A bride is "dead set" on having an "expensive" destination…
China debuts its moon mission spacesuits
While the US remains on track to send humans back to the moon, China isn’t far behind. In fact, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) hopes to deliver its own astronauts to the lunar…
Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country
With as much as 80 percent of Brazil under a blanket of smoke from historic wild fires, face masks last used during the coronavirus pandemic are coming out again. South America's biggest…
Nepal floods and landslides death toll passes 200, reports say
The death toll from monsoon-induced floods and landslides in Nepal has passed 200, according to reports on Monday. More than two dozen people were missing on Monday afternoon, according to…
A Travel Journalist's Guide to Marbella and Tenerife
Nestled along the sun-drenched shores of southern Spain, both Marbella and Tenerife offer an enchanting blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and authentic culture. Picture this:…
This Running Vacation Changed the Way I View Adventure Tourism: A Journey Across 4 European Countries
Victoria Leandra and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this story. Pricing and availability subject to change. Race2Adventure is more than just a vacation; it’s a transformative…
12 migrants die off Tunisia's Mediterranean coast after their boat sinks
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's coast guard on Monday found 12 bodies of migrants, including three young children, off the Mediterranean coast, as authorities struggle to stem unauthorized…
How to spend seven days in Rajasthan, India
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Considered by many as the jewel in India’s crown, the state of Rajasthan has a magical quality to it. This is the land of…
Iran executes 2 men in public over killing of police officer
Iranian authorities on Monday executed two men in public over the killing of a police officer during an armed robbery in central Iran, according to the judiciary. "The death sentence of…
The Best Cars at the 2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705
Now in its second year, the Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 brings the European concours season to a close, and finally gives Italy’s Motor Valley its own high-end car show after…
Russia targets 11 Ukrainian regions as it steps up its drone attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired missiles and drones at 11 regions of Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force said Monday, in a 33rd consecutive night of aerial attacks behind the front line and…
EU states plan Friday vote on Chinese EV tariffs
EU member states are expected to vote on whether to slap hefty tariffs on imported electric cars from China on Friday, European diplomats said on Monday. The European Commission, in charge…
How Dr. Meleeka Clary Overcame Personal Struggles to Become a Resilient Leader in Psychology and Entertainment
Amid life’s countless challenges, Dr. Meleeka Clary stands out as a figure of strength, hope, and perseverance. As a clinical psychologist, actress, filmmaker, writer, model, professor,…
NPCI International to develop real-time payments platform in Trinidad and Tobago
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT) of Trinidad and Tobago, to develop a real-time…