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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged coffin manufacturers to consider shifting into furniture production, arguing that the country’s progress in combating major infectious diseases has reduced mortality and, consequently, demand for coffins. Speaking at a public event, Museveni said improved public health

Egypt has announced the discovery of two major archaeological sites, including a remarkably well-preserved Byzantine-era settlement in the Western Desert and a cluster of ancient tombs near Alexandria, shedding new light on life in the region more than 1,500 years ago. The

In a logistics control room overlooking a busy coastal port, screens display shipping movements in real time—containers arriving, others departing, supply chains stretching across continents. Nothing appears unusual on the surface. Yet behind these movements lies a deeper transformation in how global

The pursuit of international justice has always depended on more than legal statutes. It relies on confidence that institutions act independently, apply the law consistently and maintain credibility even when confronted by political pressure. Today, that confidence is being tested. The International

For decades, the United States dollar has served as the dominant currency for international trade, foreign exchange reserves and cross-border finance. Its central role has provided stability for global markets while also giving Washington considerable influence over the international financial system. Today,

In a trading office where currency screens update every second, small fluctuations in exchange rates determine the value of shipments, contracts, and investments crossing borders. For traders and importers, these movements are not abstract—they decide profit margins, pricing stability, and sometimes the