22+ hour, 56+ min ago (283+ words) This place is known for some of the tallest people in the world, with men averaging nearly 6 feet in height. Scroll down to know more about this fascinating place. In the vast plains of South Sudan lives a tribe that has fascinated researchers, travelers, and anthropologists for decades the Dinka Known for their cattle culture, unique traditions, and deep connection to the land, the Dinka people are also famous for something that often surprises outsiders: their extraordinary height In many villages, a 6-foot person is considered completely normal, nothing unusual at all For generations, visitors have written about meeting Dinka men who seem to tower effortlessly above everyone else around them Even today, despite years of conflict and food insecurity in the region, the tribe continues to be recognised as one of the tallest ethnic groups in the world Average…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (615+ words) Snow falls on Milton Road during a wet, wintry storm on Wednesday, Nov. 19. With a trio of daily records falling as part of the nearly 5 inches of precipitation measured at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport in mid-November, the Flagstaff area is off to one of the fastest starts for its water year in history. Since the National Weather Service's water year began on Oct. 1, a total of 8.45 inches of precipitation has been recorded at the airport, as well as 7.1 inches of snowfall. The precipitation ranks as the third most in history for the two-month period encompassing October and November, with only 1985's 9.08 inches and 1972's 12.20 inches higher on the list. Nov 29 Read moreFlagstaff Event Almanac for November 29 A look at how local teams have fared recently." Read moreLOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff, NPA volleyball players earn all-conference honors Flagstaff's Handmade Holiday Market on Dec....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (514+ words) Third World Countries: In the era of the Cold War, the moniker 'Third World' emerged to delineate nations abstaining from alignment with either the Western bloc (NATO) or the Eastern sphere, the Communist bloc. Presently, this terminology frequently characterises the nations undergoing developmental phases in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. With time, the term has assumed a flexible semantic scope. In this exposition, 'Third World' will be employed to designate nations experiencing deficiencies, underdevelopment, or lacklustre performance in specific domains, warranting urgent attention for their advancement. Contemporary speakers and writers often eschew the term "Third World" in favour of more precise and considerate expressions such as 'developing countries' and 'least-developed countries,' as determined by the United Nations Human Development Index, or 'low-income countries,' as per World Bank data. The 45 nations classified as Least Developed Countries by UNCTAD are…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1056+ words) Until recently, Tarves in Aberdeenshire was considered a village - rural, picturesque, quiet. But thanks to a series of new housing developments more young families have moved to the area, and it has seen its population swell to more than 1,000. That means it is now considered a town - and it is one of 33 former villages spread across Scotland which have been reclasssified as towns in the last 11 years. Data from Understanding Scottish Places (USP) shows that there are now 509 towns in Scotland, compared with 479 in 2014. Five of the new towns are in Aberdeenshire, with four in Fife, and three in each of Angus, Highland, and the Borders, with the rest spread across the country. Although there have been some purpose-built towns - including Countesswells on the outskirts of Aberdeen - others have emerged through growth, particularly within commuting distances of cities. However Findochty…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (1070+ words) Until recently, Tarves in Aberdeenshire was considered a village - rural, picturesque, quiet. But thanks to a series of new housing developments more young families have moved to the area, and it has seen its population swell to more than 1,000. That means it is now considered a town - and it is one of 33 former villages spread across Scotland which have been reclasssified as towns in the last 11 years. Data from Understanding Scottish Places (USP) shows that there are now 509 new towns in Scotland, compared to 479 in 2014. Five of the new towns are in Aberdeenshire, with four in Fife, and three in each of Angus, Highland, and the Borders, with the rest spread across the country. Although there have been some purpose-built towns - including Countesswells on the outskirts of Aberdeen - others have emerged through growth, particularly within commuting distances of cities. However…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (697+ words) History often reminds us that the seas connecting Asia were never barriers; they were bridges. Centuries before modern diplomacy, long before Jakarta and Ankara ever exchanged emba... When Java looked to Istanbul: Rediscovering Indonesia-T'rkiye ties by Revda Selver Iseric Centuries-old Indonesian-Turkish ties show how two peoples separated by vast distances can sustain enduring relations History often reminds us that the seas connecting Asia were never barriers; they were bridges. Centuries before modern diplomacy, long before Jakarta and Ankara ever exchanged embassies, the Javanese courts and the Ottoman Empire shared ties rooted in faith, power and a shared struggle against European colonial expansion. The history of Java's connection to the Ottoman Empire, often overshadowed by the better-known Aceh-Ottoman alliance, is a story that reveals how global the Islamic world once was, and how deep Indonesia's links to the wider Muslim world…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago (1214+ words) In a country that combines state-driven modernization with deeply rooted tribal structures, descent-based slavery remains a living institution. This study examines the endurance of a biracial caste system that interweaves lineage, religious prestige, colonial legacies and community-level coercion, showing how" Claudia Aranda In a country that combines state-driven modernization with deeply rooted tribal structures, descent-based slavery remains a living institution. This study examines the endurance of a biracial caste system that interweaves lineage, religious prestige, colonial legacies and community-level coercion, showing how hereditary servitude continues to shape daily life in Mauritania despite legal abolition and international scrutiny. Mauritania, a Sahelian country located between the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa, is one of the territories where descent-based slavery persists with a force that unsettles the international community. To the west it borders the Atlantic Ocean, to the south Senegal, to the east…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago (280+ words) At least three families in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are searching for their loved ones after powerful floods tore through New Hanover on Sunday night. Residents say the rain came fast, and the water rose before many people even realised their homes were in danger. People watched water rush through their yards, breaking down walls and sweeping away belongings. Some families stood helpless as their livestock became trapped in kraals with no way out. Many say they spent the night scared as the storm got stronger. In Inanda, a college student was taken to hospital after part of a house collapsed while she was asleep. Neighbours pulled her from the rubble before emergency workers arrived. The rain started shortly after 18h00 and was followed by strong wind and lightning. By 19h00, homes, roads and farms in the uMshwathi area were already badly damaged....

5+ day, 23+ hour ago (679+ words) A GLASGOW area is set to benefit from "1.5 million investment to restore its heritage. The "1,490,860 investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund will go towards the Govan Heritage: Remarkable Past, Bright Future project, a regeneration scheme led by Glasgow City Council and the Central Govan Action Plan (CGAP). The funding will support the conservation and reuse of historic buildings and promote community ownership, skills development and environmental improvements. Caroline Clark, director of The National Lottery Heritage Fund in Scotland, said: "Govan has an incredibly rich heritage from the ancient Govan stones, and before, through the industrial peak to the modern community with as rich and diverse a cultural mix of anywhere in Scotland. "When we announced our development support that led to today's announcement of "1,49m we were told by the community that people in Govan are rediscovering real pride in…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago (187+ words) The handover ceremony took place at Ras Makonnen Hall, graced by notable figures such as Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa, AAU President Samuel Kifle, and Germany's charg" d'affaires Ferdinand von Weyhe. This occasion coincided with the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Germany, emphasizing the long-standing partnership between the two nations. The Role of the Goethe Institute in Cultural Preservation A Broader Effort in Heritage Repatriation Boosting Cultural Tourism and Academic Research The return of these artifacts significantly impacts both tourism and academic research in Ethiopia. The Institute of Ethiopian Studies at Addis Ababa University is expected to utilize these items to expand research into Ethiopia's cultural history and artistic traditions, offering invaluable resources for scholars and students alike. The Global Significance of Cultural Restitution The successful return of these artifacts sets a precedent for other countries embroiled in similar…...