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At a France-backed workshop in the DR Congo capital Kinshasa, a dozen designers from five central African countries showcase their vision after six months of free training in developing their own style and the skills needed to sell their collections.

People in rural Nigeria are using 'healing tattoos,' scarring the skin with ink made from local herbs, and despite skepticism, they say they see health benefits.

Iranian security official Ali Larijani warned Americans to stay alert ahead of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s US visit, accusing Zionists of influencing nuclear talks and urging caution over Iran negotiations.

The most affected parts of the joints in the legs are the knee and hip, which can also affect younger individuals, particularly those who have a genetic history, obesity, a history of joint injury, or metabolic disorders.

Drinking 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee or 1-2 cups of tea daily may lower dementia risk and slow cognitive decline, per a major new study.

India's government has amended IT Rules to mandate Meta, YouTube, and X take down illegal content like child sexual abuse material within 3 hours of notification.

Although their forefathers were seized from West and Central Africa centuries ago, the bond between African-Americans and their ancestral home has been a lasting one.

The Labour government led by Starmer came under intense pressure a day earlier, after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demanded his resignation for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador

Elon never actually hated the Moon. The plan was always there somewhere in the background. But what changed is the timeline and the practical thinking

Families of Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in its war with Ukraine demand answers about the fate of their relatives, some of whom have been killed or are missing.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to stay in office and deliver on his mandate amid Labour Party turmoil, while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declared Starmer's leadership is collapsing.

A controversy has erupted over reports that excerpts from former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane’s unpublished memoir may be in circulation. Authorities have launched a probe into the alleged leak, while Penguin India has clarified that no copies of the book have been published or distributed.

More than 150,000 people in northern Morocco have been evacuated. The country has been rocked by a series of violent storms, which come after the country struggled with 7 consecutive years of drought.

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi says no bilateral economic deal with Israel had yet been reached, but Somaliland expected to sign "a partnership agreement".

A Hollywood-style robbery in Italy saw criminals use a fake police car, bomb and gunfire to stop an armoured truck in Puglia, triggering dramatic chases before arrests were made.

Recent attacks and political uncertainty ahead of Bangladesh’s elections have intensified fears among Hindus and other minorities about safety, rights, and representation

Opposition MPs are likely to move a resolution to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla alleging that he made defamatory allegations against them after the cancellation of PM Modi's speech. They are likely to submit the resolution to Lok Sabha Secretary General shortly.

BNP emerges as frontrunner ahead of Bangladesh's February 12, 2026 national election, the first since Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster.

Iran intensifies arrests of activists and filmmakers who co-signed a critical protest statement, even as Tehran signals readiness to dilute its highly enriched uranium stockpile during US talks.