Quest for Queen Cleopatra’s lost tomb reveals a sunken ancient Egyptian harbor

Quest for Queen Cleopatra’s lost tomb reveals a sunken ancient Egyptian harbor

Cairo — Archaeologists say they have discovered evidence of an ancient, long-submerged Mediterranean port that was linked to the Taposiris Magna Temple near Egypt’s northern coastal city of Alexandria. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery last week, expanding on what’s known about the temple complex about 30 miles west of Alexandria that…

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North Africa: WFP Report Reveals School Meals As a Powerful Economic Engine and Lifeline in Middle East and North Africa, Reaching 23.5 Million Children

North Africa: WFP Report Reveals School Meals As a Powerful Economic Engine and Lifeline in Middle East and North Africa, Reaching 23.5 Million Children

Cairo, Egypt — Children benefiting from national school meal programmes across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) increased by 22 percent in the past two years alone, despite conflict, economic downturn and the region’s complex humanitarian landscape. Now reaching 23.5 million children, these programmes are emerging as a strategic investment in education, nutrition, and…

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IO Interactive reveals first look at 007: First Light

IO Interactive reveals first look at 007: First Light

IO Interactive, the developer behind the acclaimed Hitman series, is shifting from assassinations to espionage with its new game, 007: First Light. The title is a reimagined origin story that follows a less-than-refined Bond as he hunts down a rogue agent. During a closed-door briefing at Gamescom, the team showed off early gameplay that blends…

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North Africa: WFP Report Reveals School Meals As a Powerful Economic Engine and Lifeline in Middle East and North Africa, Reaching 23.5 Million Children

Africa: What Manja Lee’s Story Reveals About Africa’s Growing Gaming Culture

Iyke Bede reports that Nigeria’s gaming landscape is becoming increasingly competitive and rewarding, with a number of standout players who have built loyal followings through skill and consistency. One of them is Ayere-Victor Ehinome, popularly known as Manja Lee, who has amassed more than 500,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok combined. Like many professionals, he…

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KnowBe4 Report Reveals Global Financial Sector Faces Unprecedented Cyber Threat Surge

KnowBe4 Report Reveals Global Financial Sector Faces Unprecedented Cyber Threat Surge

KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, has released its latest research paper “Financial Sector Threats Report,” uncovering critical insights into the escalating cybersecurity crisis facing the global financial sector. The report shows that financial institutions face a perfect storm of AI-enhanced attacks, credential theft and supply chain vulnerabilities that pose…

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Africa: New Study Reveals Widespread Drug Resistance Across 14 African Countries

Africa: New Study Reveals Widespread Drug Resistance Across 14 African Countries

Results from a newly published study highlight the growing spread of drug resistance across 14 African countries, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen laboratory testing, data systems, and health planning to tackle hard-to-treat infections. The study, known as the Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use Partnership (MAAP), is the largest of its kind ever conducted…

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North Africa: WFP Report Reveals School Meals As a Powerful Economic Engine and Lifeline in Middle East and North Africa, Reaching 23.5 Million Children

Africa: Startups With Female CEOs Struggle to Raise Funds, Report Reveals

Nairobi — Start-ups in Africa that are led by women continue to face major challenges in raising capital, particularly as they seek later-stage funding, according to new data from Africa: The Big Deal, a U.S.-based newsletter tracking start-up investments across the continent. In a report titled ‘Disappearing Women’, co-author Max Cuvellier Giacomelli highlights a persistent…

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Australia revoked Ye’s entry visa over his “Heil Hitler” song, immigration minister reveals

Australia revoked Ye’s entry visa over his “Heil Hitler” song, immigration minister reveals

Ye, the American rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has been barred from entering Australia because of his pro-Nazi song “Heil Hitler,” the country’s immigration minister told Australia’s ABC television network on Tuesday. The song, which was first released in May, has been banned in Germany and from online platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Apple…

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