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Wrestlers clad in traditional leather trousers took center stage over the weekend in Seçek, as a centuries-old form of oil wrestling unfolded once again in a spirited celebration of heritage, identity, and community. The two-day festival, now in its 671st year, showcased a cultural legacy that has endured across generations. Organized by the Seçek Minority Education and Culture Association, the event drew visitors from across the region, eager to witness the gripping matches and take part in a vibrant array of activities that highlighted the rich traditions of the area. Preserving a Cultural Pillar At the heart of the festival…

Efforts to wipe out polio a crippling disease that once paralyzed thousands of children globally remain stalled as Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to battle ongoing transmission of the wild poliovirus, nearly four decades into the global eradication campaign. Health officials have hailed the progress made since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, noting that three billion children have been vaccinated and an estimated 20 million people spared from paralysis. But recent assessments suggest that persistent operational failures, security challenges, and vaccine strategy concerns have left the virus clinging to life in its last strongholds. “Whether they…

France is taking a major legislative step toward accelerating the return of African cultural heritage looted during the colonial era. A new bill, presented on Wednesday by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, would allow the French government to authorize restitutions by decree, bypassing the traditionally time-consuming requirement for parliamentary approval. The proposed law, approved by the French Cabinet, comes as part of President Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 pledge to make the return of African heritage a “top priority.” Despite this commitment, France has returned only a handful of artefacts, while other European countries like Germany have returned more than 1,000 items to…

A tragic humanitarian disaster unfolded early Sunday off the coast of Yemen as a boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsized in the Gulf of Aden, the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) has confirmed. Only 12 people were rescued, with 142 migrants presumed dead, according to Abdusattor Esoev, head of the IOM in Yemen. As of Monday morning, more than 68 bodies have been recovered, many washing ashore on the beaches of Khanfa, in western Yemen’s Abyan Governorate. Local authorities described the massive loss of life as one of the worst maritime tragedies in the region this year. The…

Japan has a new living testament to longevity. Shigeko Kagawa, a retired physician from Nara Prefecture, has officially become the country’s oldest living person at age 114, according to an announcement by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. She assumes the title following the recent passing of Miyoko Hiroyasu, also aged 114, in Oita Prefecture. Kagawa, a quietly celebrated figure in Japanese society, is no stranger to historic milestones. At 109, she made international headlines as one of the oldest participants in the Tokyo 2021 Olympic torch relay, symbolizing resilience and vitality during the COVID-delayed Games. Born in the…

The U.S. Track and Field Championships delivered high drama on Sunday when sprinters Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek collided verbally and physically at the finish line of a heated 200-meter final at Hayward Field. What began as a thrilling sprint ended in a fierce confrontation, sparking a new chapter in American sprinting rivalry. Lyles, the reigning world champion, powered past Bednarek in the final stretch to win in 19.63 seconds, securing his fifth national title in the distance. But it was what came after the finish that electrified the stadium and social media. As Lyles crossed the line, he turned…

More than six months into his return to the Oval Office, President Donald Trump’s promised economic “golden age” is facing mounting skepticism as key indicators point to a slowing U.S. economy, rising inflation, and dwindling job creation raising concerns over the long-term impact of his aggressive policy shifts. After reshaping America’s trade, tax, energy, and manufacturing frameworks through sweeping executive orders, a landmark spending bill, and a wave of tariff hikes, Trump is now grappling with what critics describe as a stalling recovery. While the White House paints a picture of imminent resurgence, a string of discouraging economic reports released…

Mali’s former Prime Minister Moussa Mara appeared once again before a court specialising in cybercrime on Thursday, facing continued scrutiny over a controversial social media post made earlier this month. The summons follows a previous interrogation conducted two weeks ago by the country’s Judicial Investigation Brigade. Mara, who stepped down as Prime Minister in 2015, posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on July 4, announcing that he had visited several detained public figures, including prominent journalist Ras Bath and social media influencer Rose Vie Chère. The post referred to them as “prisoners of conscience”, a phrase that…

A striking new mural paying homage to American literary giant Ernest Hemingway has been unveiled in the coastal city of Liepaja, Latvia, further enriching the city’s growing reputation as a hub for contemporary street art. Spanning an impressive 200 square meters, the artwork draws inspiration from Hemingway’s iconic themes of self-discovery, exploration, and the human condition. It now joins the official Liepaja Street Art Route as the 35th mural in the city’s curated collection a cultural initiative that has steadily transformed the urban landscape and attracted global visitors. Created by the renowned French street artist Kroyal, the mural captures abstract…

A South Carolina family is grieving the devastating loss of 12-year-old Jaysen Carr, who died just two weeks after celebrating the Fourth of July on Lake Murray, one of the state’s most popular recreational spots. The cause of death was a rare and deadly brain infection caused by the microscopic amoeba Naegleria fowleri, which thrives in warm freshwater. Jaysen’s parents, Clarence and Tiffany Carr, were unaware of the amoeba’s existence until doctors, through tears, delivered the crushing diagnosis an infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), nearly always fatal. “He had the best Fourth of July of his life,” said Clarence…