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Princess Diana’s 1997 Angola minefield walk inspired a campaign still saving lives

In January 1997, Princess Diana visited Angola to highlight the impact of landmines after a civil war. Her presence brought global attention to the landmine issue, promoting humanitarian responses and political discussions. The Ottawa Treaty emerged in 1997, establishing international norms against landmines. Despite progress, Angola still faces significant challenges…

The Times of India · Oct 13

CDC Closes Angola and South Sudan Offices, with Zimbabwe Next as U.S. Ties Health Aid to Country Deals

The CDC shut its Angola and South Sudan offices Oct. 1, with Zimbabwe next. Here is what the new aid deals require and what they mean for U.S. travelers.

Medical Daily · Oct 10

Anthropic Is Taking Medical AI Global With a New Partnership. It Aims To Take The Work To Some 100 Countries.

The rollout includes countries such as Sudan, Uganda, Angola, Haiti and Mongolia as Anthropic expands its work in medicine and life sciences.

International Business Times · Sep 23

India's Petronet says no clarity on September LNG supplies from Qatar

Petronet LNG of India faces challenges in securing a reliable Qatari natural gas supply for September due to Qatar's force majeure announcement, affecting 56 cargoes. To compensate, Indian firms are diversifying their LNG imports from Oman, the US, Nigeria, and Angola. Existing contracts indicate that any late Qatari deliveries could…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Two Russian men jailed in Angola for terrorism and spying

The men were convicted over alleged plan to stage coup and organise deadly demonstrations over fuel prices last year

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Angola’s long war changed the way farmers used fire – why it matters

Few places in Africa have been as isolated and understudied as eastern Angola, particularly the highlands of the Moxico provinces, a region rich in biodiversity, culture and history. The country’s political past helps explain this isolation. Having achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 after 11 years of war, Angola descended…

The Conversation · Jun 24

This Day in History 31st May: Usain Bolt record, Watergate revelation and Concorde’s last flight

This Day in History 31st May highlights several major global events across centuries, ranging from the Johnstown flood disaster and Angola peace accords to Usain Bolt’s 100m world record and Concorde’s final flight. The date also marks the revelation of Watergate informant “Deep Throat,” showcasing key moments in politics, science,…

The Economic Times · May 30

Louisiana wins suit over Angola “farm line” working conditions

A federal judge has ruled he cannot force Louisiana to fix harsh conditions for prisoners working the "farm line" at Angola

The Independent UK · May 28

Why Princess Diana’s walk through an Angolan minefield shocked the world

Princess Diana's walk through an Angolan minefield became a powerful symbol, transforming a distant humanitarian crisis into a visible, personal urgency. The image powerfully conveyed the devastating, lifelong impact of landmines on civilians, transcending abstract data. This iconic moment highlighted the critical need for demining and victim support, leaving a…

The Times of India · May 25

India turns to Latin American, African oil after Hormuz disruption

Indian refiners sought oil from Latin America and Africa as Middle East supplies faced disruptions. Imports from Venezuela, Brazil, Angola, and Nigeria increased. Russia remained a key supplier, though its share saw a dip. The UAE and Saudi Arabia saw increased imports. Overall oil imports in April remained steady but…

The Economic Times · May 25