In a chilling story from South Africa, illegal miners trapped underground in Stilfontein have claimed they’ve resorted to eating human flesh in order to survive. The miners, who have been stuck in abandoned gold mines, wrote a desperate letter pleading for help. The letter, which was sent to the surface
A massive lithium mine in Mali, one of the largest in the world, has officially started production. The Goulamina mine, located in the Bougouni region, is owned by the Chinese company Ganfeng Lithium. Lithium is a key material used in electric vehicle batteries and electronics, making this project a big
Indian Railways is taking a historic step to link the picturesque yet disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country through a series of game-changing rail and road projects. These developments aim to boost connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in the region, which has long been
India has managed to reduce its oil spending in recent months, even though it’s been buying more crude oil from abroad. How is this possible? The answer lies in falling global crude oil prices. Between September and November, India’s oil import costs dropped by 9% compared to the same period
A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea, sparking curiosity and concern. The ship, which was reportedly headed to Syria as part of Russia’s military pullout, went down late at night between Spain and Algeria. The incident has raised questions about Russia’s military presence in
De Beers, one of the world’s biggest diamond companies, has found itself in a tough spot. According to the Financial Times, the company has gathered the biggest pile of diamonds it’s had since the 2008 financial crisis. This huge stockpile, worth around $2 billion, is a sign of trouble in
The U.S. State Department’s Global Engagement Center (GEC), an agency tasked with fighting foreign propaganda, has been shut down after Republicans voted to cut its funding. The GEC, which employed around 120 people and had a budget of $61 million a year, was created in 2016. Its main goal was
Russia has started working on a huge new gas pipeline to China, which will also pass through Kazakhstan. This pipeline is expected to deliver up to 45 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas every year, with China set to receive 35 bcm, and Kazakhstan getting the rest. The project is
Manfred Genditzki, a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 2010, has finally been freed after spending 13 years in prison. But instead of receiving just compensation and an apology, he was handed an unexpected bill worth €100,000 ($104,000), sparking outrage and disbelief. Back in 2010, Genditzki, who worked
