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Day Five in Africa: Pope says ‘all of us’ must help address global hunger

On the fifth day of his Apostolic Journey across Africa, Pope Leo celebrates Mass for 120,000 people in Douala, and tells university students in Yaoundé to cultivate “holy restlessness”.

By Joseph Tulloch - Yaoundé

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Turkish Proverb of the Day: 'The sun cannot be plastered with mud'—A timeless Turkish Proverb on truth and reality

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A Turkish proverb, 'The sun cannot be plastered with mud,' highlights that truth will always prevail. Lies and deception may temporarily obscure reality, but facts ...

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Prince Ali Muhammad Marks Aga Hall Jamatkhana Foundation in Mumbai

Prince Ali Muhammad attended the foundation ceremony for the new Aga Hall Jamatkhana in Mumbai. The event marked a historic milestone for the Aga Hall Estate. The new Jamatkhana will serve the community as a place of prayer ...

BeautiFul Jamatkhanas Around The World | Exploring ismaili Jamatkhanas Worldwide.

Welcome to our visual journey showcasing some of the most stunning Jamatkhanas from around the globe! 🌟

In this video, we explore the architectural beauty and cultural significance of these sacred spaces ...

Aga Khan University Hospital Earns JCI Gold Seal of Approval and become First in South Asia

In this video, you will learn about how Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first hospital in Pakistan and South Asia to receive the prestigious JCI Gold ...

EU to shrink by 50m people as birth rate hits record low

The decline is equivalent to the entire populations of Spain and Ireland disappearing

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That Meeting You Hate May Keep A.I. From Stealing Your Job

As artificial intelligence makes many tasks easier, the human work of cajoling, arm-twisting and reassuring appears to be rising in importance.

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Foundation laid for Aga Hall Jamatkhana in Mumbai

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Skillfully Sail The Boat of Your Being

Pir Sadardin reminds us: Life is like navigating a vast ocean, and what really determines your journey is your inner character. Truth ...

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Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan visits Hasnabad JK in Mumbai

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Prince Aly Muhammad at Hasanabad

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Trump’s blasphemy is a warning

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Presidents can fight with popes. God is another matter ...

Spain approves plan to give around 500,000 undocumented migrants legal status

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The prime minister said the legislation sought to acknowledge that the migrants "already form part of our everyday ...

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Trump Posted a Picture of Himself as Jesus. Now He’s Trying to Explain It Away.

The image showed President Trump bathed in divine light and clad in religious robes. His interpretation was that the image depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.

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Can Food Actually Be Medicine? These Doctors Say Yes

Prescribing produce, crafting meals: More medical schools are teaching students how to cook and use food as a tool for treating patients.

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Another Giant Leap Reminds Us How Small We Are

A mission that took four astronauts farther than any human has ever traveled in the history of mankind has made people feel a little trippy.

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What Are You Planting This Spring?

Dear Karim,

Spring is starting to show up in the U.S., and I’ve really been enjoying watching the birds come back to the feeder in my garden.

I’ve also been checking in ...

Lebanon: A Nation Uprooted by War

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Highlights From NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Splashdown

The crew of three Americans and one Canadian are to return to Houston on Saturday after concluding a journey that sent humans around the moon for the first time since 1972.

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Trump Has Fallen Into a Familiar U.S. Foreign Policy Trap

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By Ross Douthat

Opinion Columnist

With his rhetorical extremity and mad-king ...

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The balancing act of motherhood

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U.S. Fertility Rates Drop to Another Record Low

The fertility rate has been falling since 2007, in large part because of a plunge among teenagers

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*IMPORTANT UPDATE – FOUNDATION STONE LAYING CEREMONY - NEW AGA HALL JAMATKHANA*

*Wed, 15 April 2026*
- Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan to grace the historic occasion
- Entry to foundation site by *Invitation only*
- LIVE streaming from 11 AM *ONLY* at Aga Hall Jamatkhana.
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In Search of Career Prospects, Young New Yorkers Turn to Construction

Facing a bleak job market and fears around artificial intelligence, young workers are lining up for a shot to develop skills and secure jobs in the trades.

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Anthropic’s Restraint Is a Terrifying Warning Sign

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By Thomas L. Friedman

Opinion Columnist

Normally right now I would be writing about the ...

In the new space race, idealism isn’t enough

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We’re racing a civilizational clock ...