Israel in Africa – a friend with no benefits

Israel's surveillance tools are now part of its economic presence in Africa. Photo: File Last month, Israel opened a new embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, after a 50-year absence. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called it part of the “alliance of...

Goal-shy Salah seeks change as Egypt eye World Cup place

Salah scored four times against Djibouti in the first round of World Cup qualifying two years ago. Mohamed Salah wants to put a disappointing start to his season with Liverpool behind him on Wednesday and help Egypt beat Djibouti and qualify for...

Building on the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Amidst the gloom – if not doom – over India-U.S. ties, an Australian defense industry trade mission reached India on October 6. While the objective was to bring together Australian and Indian defense companies in the specialized fields of command,...

How Nigeria Qualified For CAF Africa Playoffs From The Most Competitive Group

I have been worried about the skewed narratives about Nigeria’s Super Eagles qualification for the FIFA World Cup Africa playoff tournament in Morocco next month. Most of these ignorant statements and misinformation have come from African...

How India ramps up Indian Ocean presence amid global power play

At a time when the Indian Ocean waters in the immediate neighbourhood are seemingly turning murkier, the Indian Navy has displayed new confidence in expanding outreach from the Mediterranean in the west to the South China Sea in the east....

List of 5 best visa-free countries you can fly to from Hyderabad

With Diwali around the corner, Hyderabadis are gearing up for a well-deserved festive break. And what better way to celebrate than exploring new destinations without the hassle of a visa? From tropical beaches to tranquil mountains, these...

How Starmer's Chagos fiasco sent a London council into meltdown

All Paul Arlapen had with him when he arrived at Heathrow Airport with his heavily pregnant wife and three-year-old son was a couple of suitcases of clothes. The 32-year-old grew up in Mauritius, though his family are from the Chagos Islands, an...

What is a mere US$4m to the reeling party?

Zanu PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri MUCKRAKER was really touched when Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri revealed that a mere US$4 million would be invested in this year’s 22nd Zanu PF Annual National People’s Conference, which was...

Bruno Fernandes rests up ahead of Manchester United’s trip to Anfield

Arguably English football’s biggest rivalry resumes at Anfield on Sunday following the international break, with Ruben Amorim’s men heading to Merseyside looking to achieve back-to-back victories for the first time this season and build some...

Indian Passport Falls 7 Spots To Reach 185 Rank; US Out Of Top 10 List

In the latest global passport rankings, the Indian passport has taken a tumble and slipped several spots to 85th place while tied with Mauritania. Henley Passport Index Release The Indian passport holders can now travel visa-free to 57 countries...

Highlights and goals: Ivory Coast 3-0 Kenya in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this matchday ten match of the African 2026 World Cup qualifiers between the Ivory Coast and Kenya. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on Vavel.com. Have a great day!...

Top visa-free destinations for Indians: Updated list

Angola Barbados Bhutan Bolivia British Virgin Islands Burundi Cambodia Cape Verde Islands Comoro Islands Cook Islands Djibouti Dominica Ethiopia Fiji Grenada Guinea-Bissau Haiti Indonesia Iran Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Laos Macao...

Football: African 2026 World Cup qualifying talking points

Orlando Pirates winger Oswin Appollis is an emerging South African star. Cape Verde and Ghana turned from zeros to heroes among supporters by qualifying this week for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Both Cape Verde, a...

Nigeria, Cameroon in play-offs as Africa confirms 9 for World Cup

Cape Verde and Ghana turned from zeros to heroes among supporters by qualifying this week for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Both Cape Verde, a tiny archipelago of about 550,000 inhabitants with no football titles to...

Travel Insurance Is Becoming Mandatory In More Destinations. Here’s What You Need To Know

Travel insurance is becoming mandatory in more destinations, including large parts of Europe. getty Remember those travel insurance requirements during the pandemic? They're back. A growing number of countries aren't just suggesting you buy...

Gaza Peace plan: The summit that staunched bloodshed in West Asia

The Sharm el-Sheikh summit on Monday represents a watershed in Middle East diplomacy, but its legacy is profoundly ambiguous. Co-chaired by the US and Egypt, the gathering of world leaders succeeded in brokering an end to a devastating two-year...

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers

For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

Mauritius and Zanzibar Surge as British Couples Reshape Honeymoon Preferences

African destinations are claiming a larger share of the honeymoon travel market as British couples increasingly look beyond traditional European escapes when planning post-wedding getaways. Research from Travelbag, a UK-based long-haul travel...

Universal Enterprises introduces VERSA and NIVA

Universal Enterprises, the parent company behind Universal Resorts, has announced a major brand transformation, renaming its hotel management division to VERSA Hospitality and launching a new lifestyle hospitality brand, NIVA Hotels & Resorts....