Thousands more US troops deploying to Middle East, officials say

Article-Playlist: Middle East. Thousands more US troops deploying to Middle East, officials say. March 20, 2026. The United States military is deploying thousands of additional Ma ...

East St. Louis became an epicenter for African drumming. A master keeps tradition alive.

The walls of The Sunshine Cultural Arts Center in East St. Louis, seen on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, are lined with photos of ...

Global Supply Shock Exposes the Myth of Energy Independence

Even energy-secure U.S. markets are affected, as global crude prices drive sharp increases in gasoline and diesel, ...
Opinion

Book review: How Africa can reclaim diverse identities and create integration and viable economies by 2050

Explore Phuthuma Nhleko's groundbreaking insights in 'The Invisible People,' as he challenges the stereotypes surrounding Africa and outlines a vision for a prosperous future by 2050.
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Raphael Tuju’s ordeal: Money, power and the danger of borrowed dreams

Tuju’s case carries a lesson for Kenya’s elite: being asset-rich does not make one risk-proof. Land is often treated as ...

A New Book Explores the Deep Roots of the Israel-Palestine Conflict Through History, Geography, and Myth Telling

"Understanding the Middle East requires more than following current events," Patricia Dlamini explains. "To understand the present, we must also explore the deeper layers of the past--how geography ...

IMMERSIVE HOLOCAUST EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ON CAPITOL HILL: Hosted by Congressmen Mike Lawler and Ritchie Torres

Spirit of Triumph uses cutting-edge VR technology to bring history to life. Through immersive experiences – including the Virtual Tour of Auschwitz – audiences can step into the past, experiencing ...

The Race to Stop Wildlife Trafficking in Africa

From pangolin scales to elephant tusks, from African gray parrots to manatees, the illicit trade in wildlife products and ...
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Why Africa remains dependent on Middle East oil despite its own vast reserves

Africa’s embarrassment appears to have no end. While we sit atop some of the world’s most vast reserves of “black gold,” our nations remain tethered to the volatile whims of the Middle East, a region ...
Los Angeles Times

Fusing Indian, East African and Mexican flavors — but don’t call it ‘fusion’

Is it fusion, or something else? Plus, all the love for Altadena, and a heavy metal taco spot finds its fixed home. I’m Daniel Hernandez, editor of L.A. Times Food, with this week’s Tasting Notes.
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Middle East turmoil is Africa's wake-up call on oil

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, pitting Israel and the US against Iran, is a stark warning to Africa on the vulnerability of economies tied to fossil fuels. This illegal act of aggression, ...
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The Middle East crisis: Echoes from Africa's forgotten battles

As the world watches the escalating war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the media's lens reveals more about global power dynamics than the conflict itself. What began with joint ...