Africa’s resources aren’t a curse or a cure — governance is the real mineral

Today, we stand at a crossroads where the geography of wealth meets the geometry of power. When we discuss the geopolitical economy of the Global South, one term frequently anchors the conversation: Resource Nationalism. It is the assertion of state sovereignty over natural wealth. And there is perhaps no more dramatic, or cautionary, case study…

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China Visa: China expands visa waiver: 50 countries now eligible for 30-day visa-free entry |

Starting from February 17, 2026, to facilitate cross border travel, China has decided to expand its visa waiver policy to holders of regular Canadian and British passports. The policy will allow qualified visitors from the two nations to enter China without a visa and remain for a maximum of 30 days for a variety of…

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India gets first WIM from Northeast: How 15-year-old Arshiya Das is rewriting chess geography | Chess News

Arshiya Das (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: In a region where borders blur into mountains and valleys fold into one another, India’s Northeast has never lacked talent. What it has lacked, for decades, is attention. Its athletes have long defined a culture of discipline that rarely seeks validation from the mainland.And today, riding on India’s unequivocal…

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JMI opens online admissions for FYUP for academic session 2026–27 with 30 new programmes

Jamia Millia Islamia launches prospectus for academic session 2026–27 with 30 new programs Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has launched its prospectus for the academic session 2026–27, providing detailed guidance for admissions across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and advanced diploma programs. The 150-page document was released today by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mazhar Asif, along with…

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Vic Mensa: “It sparked up something deep”: Vic Mensa credits IShowSpeed’s Africa tour with reshaping how millions view the continent | World News

Vic Mensa praised IShowSpeed’s 28-day Africa livestream tour, saying it helped challenge long-held stereotypes and reshape global perceptions of the continent. Speaking on a podcast, Mensa noted that millions experienced Africa in real time through Speed’s streams. He believes the journey provided authentic cultural insight, while Speed himself said the trip deeply inspired him and…

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Sivakarthikeyan’s ‘Seyon’ in legal trouble? Producers file complaint over film title rights – Reports |

Sivakarthikeyan’s new film, ‘Seyon,’ faces a title dispute. Double Meaning Productions claims ownership, stating it was planned as a sequel to their 2022 film ‘Maayon.’ While ‘Seyon’ makers clarify their project is based on Lord Murugan, the Producers’ Council is expected to mediate. This legal snag has shifted focus from the film’s rural action drama…

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The N in MANAV is the hard part

Part 1 of 2: Why India’s AI future may run through the edge, not the frontier At the India AI Impact Summit on February 19, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a vision he called MANAV. The acronym is elegant: moral systems, accountable governance, national sovereignty, accessible and inclusive technology, and valid and legitimate systems….

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India to get its first Cow Culture Museum in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh; know all about it

In a recent development and to boost tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to set up India’s first National Cow Culture Museum in Mathura. The project is aimed at celebrating the country’s cultural, spiritual and scientific connection to cows. As per media sources, the museum will be developed on the campus of the…

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