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The African Diaspora Economic Forum (DEF) commemorated Africa Day with a high-profile celebration at the prestigious Hilton Kensington, showcasing a powerful message of Afro-Asian cooperation and honouring individuals whose contributions span public service, business, education, and social impact. Among the distinguished honourees was Mr. Virendra Sharma, former Member of Parliament for Ealing Southall and former…

Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, a distinguished oncology nurse from Ghana, has been named the winner of the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, receiving a grand prize of $250,000 at a glittering ceremony in Dubai. The 48-year-old mother-of-three emerged victorious from an astounding 100,000 applicants across 199 countries, a testament to her transformative contributions…

Varada Sethu, a rising star of Malayali heritage, has taken the world of British television by storm as Belinda Chandra, the new companion in the BBC’s Doctor Who Season 15. Starring alongside Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor, Varada’s portrayal of the quick-witted and compassionate nurse from Earth brings fresh energy and emotional depth to the long-running…

The Great Indian Monsoon has made a dramatic entrance in Kerala — on May 24, 2025 with roaring thunder, lightning flashes and Keralites are loving (and braving) every minute of it. It has brought some relief from the scorching pre-monsoon heat. Widespread Rain and Early Alerts Within hours of the official announcement, steady downpours were recorded…

Tensions between India and Turkey have deepened following Ankara’s public backing of Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, prompting a swift and sweeping response from New Delhi that now includes cutting ties with Turkish businesses and universities. The diplomatic rift, which began with public calls on social media to boycott Turkey, has now turned official.…