A ruling has called for a halt to the forced exhumation of the bodies of tribal people who converted to Christianity, which often meets with opposition from villagers. Similar incidents have also occurred in Orissa, where a family was denied burial of their son in the village cemetery.
The skater who brought the Olympic title in women's singles figure skating back to the United States after 20 years is the daughter of a dissident who fled in 1989. In 2022, her family reported “attention” from Chinese agents before the Beijing Games. A story mirroring that of Eileen Gu, the freestyle star who grew up in a California family and chose the People's Republic of China.
A group of US Congressmen is pushing for the inclusion of members of the disbanded Wagner company, which has reorganised into smaller groups under the control of the Moscow Ministry of Defence, among foreign terrorist organisations. Among the countries where they are most active are Mali and the Central African Republic.
Anger and discontent are widespread over the Cabinet’s decision. The prime minister and the finance minister are accused of populist measures. The VAT rose to 13 per cent, while 20 litres of petrol now cost almost US$ 3.50 more. The government calls these measures "essential”, while trade unions are announcing a fight.
The Vatican has released the list of the pope’s upcoming pastoral visits to six Italian cities between May and August 2026. A trip to Algeria, the land of Augustine, is eagerly awaited. In his homily at the start of Lent, the pontiff evoked the ashes of "international law" and "justice among peoples”. This morning, speaking to the clergy of the Diocese of Rome, he urged them to pass on the faith by engaging young people in new ways.
The US president has questioned the deal between the United Kingdom and Mauritius, which provides for the transfer of sovereignty over the archipelago and the maintenance of the US-UK military base under a 99-year lease. London wants to ensure the continuity of the UK-US military presence. Excluded from the talks, Chagossians fear that they will not obtain the right of return.
