A Cabinet of Wonders at Palazzo Grimani, Venice — where narwhal tusks sit alongside old masters

In the Sala di Psiche of the Palazzo Grimani in Venice, a table is laden with precious objects. Among them are a silvery nautilus shell on a gilded bronze stand and a grand curved olifant, or horn, carved from ivory and bound with intricate brass bands. A …

Africa: Supporting peace after guns have fallen silent

Conflict and instability are on the rise in Africa, leading to a new volatility that presents the continent with many challenges, experts say. "It is evident that the traditional tools — peacekeeping, early warning, conflict mediation — are not …

Displacement, conflict: Why 2025 may worry Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa countries may look to 2025 with gloom, with predictive data showing there could be more violence and displacements. And the figures indicate it may not really matter whether your country is free, partially free or an autocracy. According to …

Oscars: Read THR’s Reviews of Contenders on the Best International Feature Shortlist

And then there were 15. A total of 85 countries had submitted features for the best international feature film Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards, but last week the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences whittled that down to a shortlist of 15 films …

Ethiopia Hugely Invests in Peace, Stability Agenda in Horn of Africa: Ambassador Misganu

Addis Ababa December 22/2024 (ENA)—Ethiopia is playing active role for peace and security in the horn of Africa by hugely investing on the agenda to resolving conflicts through peaceful negotiations and mediations, Foreign Affairs State Minister …

Ethiopia Is Playing Pivotal Role in Bringing Stability in the Horn of Africa—Amb. Misganu

Family of Ethiopian resistance hero tries to reclaim medal taken by Italian troops

The descendants of a hero of Ethiopia’s resistance against European imperialism are seeking to retrieve a gold medal taken from him by Italian troops, after the artefact’s current holder failed to sell it at an online auction earlier this month. The solid …

“Let’s lay aside the tools of war, destruction, division”: Ethiopia’s Catholic Bishops in Advent Message

They look to the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ as pivotal. CBCE members say, “The king of peace invites us to lay aside the tools of war, destruction, division, and hatred and engage towards building peace, justice, and unity among all people …

The Ankara Accord: A New Dawn in Horn of Africa Diplomacy

Unveiling the Tapestry of Cooperation The Ankara meeting, a diplomatic convergence facilitated by Türkiye, has ushered in a pivotal era for Horn of Africa dynamics, promising to reshape the regional and continental geopolitical landscape. The Ankara …

Trump Accuses Panama Of Overcharging For Canal.

- Advertisement - Donald Trump, the next U.S. president, criticized Panama on Saturday for charging high fees for U.S. ships using the Panama Canal. He suggested the U.S. might demand control of the canal again. Trump also pointed out China’s growing …