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Ivorian Drum Returns Home After a Century

March 13, 2026

In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It

finance

Brazil Inflation Forecast Adjusted After Oil Price Surge

March 13, 2026

The Brazilian Finance Ministry has nudged its inflation outlook upward for the current year, citing a rise in expected oil prices linked to tensions between the United States and Israel over Iran. The update comes just before the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting, where officials are weighing w

religion

Faith and Family: How Parents of Children with Disabilities Feel About Their Beliefs

March 13, 2026

Parents who raise kids with disabilities in the United States often turn to religion for comfort and guidance. A study surveyed 330 such parents, asking them about their religious habits and how strong they feel their faith is. The results showed that most of these parents reported very high levels

politics

Turkey Sees Third Missile Downed, Calls on Iran for Answers

March 13, 2026

NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi

politics

Settler Shooting Triggers New Shock in West Bank Village

March 7, 2026

In a grim turn of events, a 27‑year‑old Palestinian man lost his life after an Israeli settler fired a shot in the rural outskirts of Masafer Yatta, a community near Hebron. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the fatality, noting that the incident occurred in a part of the village known for e

politics

China Cuts Waste, Aims for Smart Spending

March 6, 2026

Lan Fo’an told reporters that the government cannot keep spending endlessly. The finance minister said money is not endless, so every dollar must earn something back. He announced a smaller stimulus plan for this year. The goal is to reduce wasteful costs across ministries. He added that n

politics

Travel Chaos Threatens Danish Votes Abroad

March 6, 2026

Denmark’s election on March 24 faces a new hurdle: voters overseas may not get their ballots in time. The country’s government warned that fighting in the Middle East is disrupting flights and mail routes, making it hard for postal votes to reach Denmark before the count. Key airports such as

politics

Switzerland Cuts F‑35 Order Amid Rising Prices

March 6, 2026

Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go

politics

Iranian Ship Sunk Near Sri Lanka: A Ripple in the Indian Ocean

March 5, 2026

A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se

politics

Drone Hit at UK Base in Cyprus: New Clues Emerge

March 5, 2026

A small unmanned aircraft struck a Royal Air Force hangar at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday. The building housed American U‑2 spy planes and caught fire, but no one was hurt and equipment inside remained intact. Initial reports had linked the drone to Iran, but the UK Ministry of Defence says that i