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Papua New Guinea’s Deputy Opposition Leader, James Nomane, has raised concerns over the Government's decision to phase out Grade 8 and Grade 10 examinations by 2027. According to Nomane, this move ...

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For its legions of dedicated fans, The Pig isn’t a hotel so much as a lifestyle. “We get a lot of people throughout the year who are returning visitors. They'll move from Pig to Pig,” its ...

Ukrainians are using recordings of cat noises to lure Vladimir Putin’s forces into explosive-rigged traps, a Russian soldier has claimed. With the grit and ingenuity of the Ukrainian army frequently ...

In South Africa, demand for pork outweighs supply, necessitating the import of around 25 000t of pork meat every year. This provides local pig farmers with an opportunity to plug the gap. Pig farming ...

Bonus points if they happen to feature this year’s zodiac animal. So if you love hoarding red packets or simply want to impress your recipients this CNY, here are 19 cute and creative angbao designs ...

For nearly all of my 30 years traveling around the sun, I’ve suffered from debilitating allergies of some sort. As a young child, I was often laid up by hay fever, as well as by allergies to ...

Sierra Leone has recalled its ambassador from neighbouring Guinea after seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine were found in an embassy vehicle. On Monday, Guinean authorities impounded a ...