Nigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 Round of 16 Preview – Team News, Start Time, and Expected Lineups

The Africa Cup of Nations always delivers drama, and this year’s tournament in Morocco has been no exception. As we head into the knockout stages, one matchup that has everyone talking is Nigeria’s Super Eagles taking on Mozambique’s Mambas in the Round of 16. I’ve followed African football for years – back in 2013, I … Read more

India Launches ‘Heaviest Satellite’ into Orbit: A Milestone in Space Exploration

Imagine sitting in your backyard on a clear night, gazing up at the stars, and thinking about how far humanity has come. I remember as a kid in the ’90s, hearing about India’s first satellite launches and feeling that rush of national pride mixed with wonder. Fast forward to December 24, 2025, and here we … Read more

Is Trump’s $686m F-16 Upgrade for Pakistan a Message to India?

Picture this: It’s early December 2025, and I’m scrolling through my feed when news breaks about the US approving a hefty $686 million package for Pakistan’s F-16 jets. As someone who’s spent years diving into South Asian geopolitics—back in college, I even wrote a thesis on Indo-Pak arms races that kept me up nights with … Read more

The Imperial Charm of İstanbul

Imagine standing on a hill overlooking the Bosphorus, where the sun dips low and paints the minarets in golden hues. That’s İstanbul for you—a city that whispers tales of emperors and sultans through every cobblestone street. I’ve wandered these paths myself, feeling the weight of history like an old friend sharing secrets over çay. From … Read more

Tragedy in Kasuwan-Daji: A Deadly Raid Shatters a Quiet Village in Northern Nigeria

On the evening of January 3, 2026, as the sun dipped low over the dusty paths of Kasuwan-Daji village in Niger State’s Borgu local government area, life seemed ordinary. Families gathered for meals, traders wrapped up at the local market, and children played in the fading light. Then, without warning, gunmen stormed in—firing indiscriminately, setting … Read more