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BE OPEN Regional Art steps into year four to support emerging artists of Northeastern Africa

2026-01-12T19:35:25+00:00

BE OPEN Art, an online gallery set up by Elena Baturina's humanitarian think-tank BE OPEN, continues to run BE OPEN Regional Art for the fourth year in 2026.

African Power Pools: How regional integration can strengthen Energy Security

2026-01-12T19:30:31+00:00

Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the African Energy Chamber’s ‘State of African Energy 2026 Outlook’.

XPO renews support for Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walks as its official transportation partner

2026-01-12T19:27:22+00:00

XPO, a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, announced that it has renewed its long-standing commitment as the official transportation partner of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day fundraising walks through March 2029.

Solar hydrogen can now be produced efficiently without the scarce metal platinum

2026-01-11T11:50:51+00:00

A research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have presented a new way to produce hydrogen gas without the scarce and expensive metal platinum.

Geopolitics and energy security: what recent moves say about Africa’s global gas role

2026-01-10T12:31:04+00:00

The Council of the European Union (EU) and the European Parliament signed a provisional agreement in early December 2025 to formally phase out Russian gas imports.

U.S. film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to gain Guinea citizens following DNA testing

2026-01-10T12:15:29+00:00

Husband and wife movie stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have travelled to Guinea, where the US couple are due to be granted citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing.

Air Europa to introduce South Africa service

2026-01-09T18:01:13+00:00

Air Europa will launch scheduled flights between Madrid and Johannesburg this year.

Dominica establishes world’s first sperm whale reserve to lead blue tourism

2026-01-08T13:40:13+00:00

The government of Dominica has officially inaugurated the Dominica Sperm Whale Reserve, a pioneering initiative that covers nearly 800 square kilometres of the island's western waters.

Aurora Viewing Elevated: Unforgettable New Yukon Experiences Await

2026-01-07T10:03:55+00:00

The aurora viewing season in the Yukon — one of the longest in the world — is well underway, coinciding with Solar Cycle 25, an 11-year peak in solar activity expected to reach its height this winter.

Canada launches new skills-based ‘Sector Visas’ to replace traditional permits

2026-01-07T09:57:51+00:00

As of this morning, Canada has officially transitioned to a more flexible, skills-based immigration system, phasing out many traditional, employer-specific work permits.

Tomorrowland announces its first-ever Thailand edition, launching as a full-scale festival in December 2026

2026-01-07T09:55:21+00:00

Thailand is set to become the stage for a brand-new chapter in the story of ‘Tomorrowland’, as preparations officially bring one of the world’s most iconic music festivals to Asia for the very first time this December 11–13, 2026.

Jim Henson’s Fraggles land at Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex

2026-01-06T10:18:22+00:00

Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex and The Jim Henson Company have launched Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure, a new, original live show which debuted on 22 December 2025 at Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex.

Meraas unveils Dubai Design District residential masterplan - introducing a world-class waterfront neighbourhood

2026-01-06T10:11:53+00:00

Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), transforming the district into one of Dubai's most desirable creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods.

St. Kitts & Nevis takes the helm of CARICOM

2026-01-06T10:09:19+00:00

St. Kitts & Nevis has formally assumed the chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew pledging calm leadership, deeper solidarity and renewed commitment to regional integration as the Caribbean enters a new year.

Air Peace refund affected Jamaica-bound passengers

2026-01-05T15:55:35+00:00

Air Peace Limited has agreed to refund affected Jamaica-bound passengers who were reportedly stranded in Barbados following a flight diversion, the NCAA (Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority) has affirmed.

Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament

2026-01-05T15:52:40+00:00

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is among some 60 female lawmakers petitioning for more women's toilets in the parliament building to match their growing representation in the legislature.