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Saudi Arabia has officially assumed the Secretariat of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) for its 14th term, marking a significant milestone in global coral reef conservation.

Kenya and Rwanda are emerging as Africa’s leading nations for developing drone technology as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an increasing role in the continent’s daily life.

Hamad International Airport (DOH) achieved significant milestones in 2024, serving 52.7 million passengers, a 15% increase compared to the previous year.

Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex has announced The Gantry at LC-39, an innovative, interactive experience that reimagines the historic Launch Complex 39 gantry, located amidst the most iconic launch pads in space exploration.

A few days ago, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced plans to construct a large grain terminal in Gdańsk, a port city in northern Poland.

Singer Burna Boy apparently walks the talk as he has given a substantial cash gift to Bethel Okechukwu, a phone repairer from Alaba Market, in Lagos, Nigeria, who says he is socialite Cubana Chief Priest’s brother.

Hollywood veterans Denzel Washington and Michael J. Fox were among the honourees of the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Saturday.

Farmers in Jamaica have just recently set out for a new life in Canada under the SAWP (Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme).

A large number of Chinese women are breaking the glass ceiling to enter professions that were previously dominated by men.

Shoppers in China are getting rare discounts on iPhones as Apple faces growing competition from local brands.

The Chair and Editor-in-Chief of Pakistan Observer, Mr Faisal Zahid Malik has is looking at Ethiopia as a gateway to Africa, with its huge market of 1.6 billion population having immense potential in diverse areas.

While the 2024 CMEx Leadership Awards celebrated a remarkable group of honourees, we shine the spotlight this week on Vanessa James of Vanessa James (VJMedia).

On the evening of December 21, a fireworks display themed "Fireworks of Love" lit up the sky above the ancient city of Wanzai in Jiangxi Province, China. The show, designed by French fireworks artist Sophie, won the Gold Award at the 5th China International Fireworks and Culture Festival of Wanzai.

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) brought 2024 to a festive close earlier this month during CTO Cocktails & Caribbean Vibes: Celebrating Caribbean Partnerships’.

The 2024 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards and Fundraiser in Miami celebrated the outstanding achievements of leaders driving positive change across tourism, media and community development in the Caribbean.

The Indian law 498A was created to safeguard married women from abuse and harassment from their spouses and in-laws.