Today: March 4, 2026
The second largest diamond ever unearthed has been discovered in the Karowe mine in Botswana operated by the Canadian firm Lucara Diamond Corp. After more than a century, the rough diamond weighing an astonishing 2,492 carats comes after the legendary 3,106-carat Cullinan…
As the world shifts toward green energy, experts at the recent Carnegie Africa Forum discuss the place of Africa in achieving a carbon net zero and global transition to green energy. In a panel session on Africa’s Natural Resources in the Global…
Washington D.C. Traffic will be affected and roads closed from July 6 through July 12 for the 2024 North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit. NATO will be celebrating its 75th anniversary during the summit from July 9 to July 11. This marks the…
By Thalia Beaty | The Associated Press Lana Vierra misses the swing set at her Lahaina home, which was reduced to ashes in the wildfires that swept through her community last summer. “Multiple generations went through there playing in my front yard,” she said.…
Saturday afternoon turned into a nightmare in Sydney, Australia as a brutal knife attack at the Westfield Bondi Junction mall complex, left six people dead, with eight people injured including a 9-month-old. Australian police responded to distressing reports of multiple stabbings in…
Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country of over 100 ethnic groups bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand, has been gripped by escalating conflict and severe human rights abuses since the military’s coup in February 2021. At least 2,000 people have been displaced…
Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, is facing a severe water crisis, prompting authorities to implement water rationing measures affecting approximately 9 million people. The city’s reservoirs are reaching record lows due to a prolonged drought exacerbated by the El Niño climate…
National Siblings Day is an annual celebration held on April 10th to honor the special bond between brothers and sisters. It’s a day to appreciate your siblings and let them know how much they mean to you. The Origin of National Siblings…
The Canada study permit is a mandatory document for foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada, excluding those enrolled in programs shorter than six months. Canada is a preferred destination for international students due to various factors, including…
Sheynnis Palacios Makes History as First Nicaraguan Winner In a groundbreaking moment for Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, a 23-year-old communicologist, was crowned the winner of the 2023 Miss Universe competition in El Salvador on Saturday. Palacios made history as the first-ever Nicaraguan woman…
