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Telugu-language Tollywood takes on India’s cinematic powerhouse in Mumbai

India’s cinematic powerhouse Bollywood is known around the world for its Hindi-language musicals produced in Mumbai. But have you ever heard of Tollywood? It’s India’s rapidly expanding cinematic industry in the south.

Normalcy slowly returns to Guinea-Bissau as restrictive measures ease

Markets are open, with some traders selling their products, though fewer customers are present. Public institutions are closed, except for hospitals and health centers, as well as schools, due to concerns among those in charge.

Israeli raid in southern Syria leaves 13 dead and several soldiers wounded

The operation marks one of the most significant Israeli incursions in the region in recent months, underscoring growing tensions along the Syria–Israel frontier.

Norway’s Special Envoy to Sudan confirms there is no new US-backed peace proposal

The head of Sudan’s armed forces has welcomed a statement by Norway’s Special Envoy to the country that no new US peace proposal has been presented to the Sudanese government.

Uganda: Police disrupt Bobi Wine’s election campaigns

Police fired water cannon and tear gas as Uganda's main opposition presidential election candidate campaigned in the central district on Thursday, November 27.

London’s iconic landmarks recreated in gingerbread at charity exhibition

UK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar.

Footage shows rescue boat sinking amid Thailand’s fatal floods

Footage shows a rescue boat sinking in Songkhla while Southern Thailand faces fatal flooding, with at least 145 dead and Hat Yai’s main hospital badly hit.

Trump vows to freeze immigration from “Third World Countries” following Washington, DC shooting

US President Donald Trump says he will freeze migration from what he called “Third World Countries.” Writing on social media on Thursday, Trump didn’t explain what he meant by that or say which countries would be targeted.

Somalia’s healthcare system buckles as donor fatigue deepens after U.S. Aid cut

With donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the health of millions who depend on a system held together by increasingly fragile support.

Elephants’ calm response to drones opens new doors for observation – Study

A new study has revealed that elephants aren't afraid of drones, as was previously thought. Their surprisingly calm response to being filmed and tracked by the flying cameras could open new doors for the observation and study of the animals