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Labour MPs in the UK have announced plans to stage a vote of no confidence against Home Secretary Shahid Mahmood's controversial migration policy, signaling a deepening rift within the party. The m…
Mar 21, 2026
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Conflict in North Darfur, Sudan, has intensified, casting a shadow over Eid celebrations in Tawila refugee camps, where thousands of displaced Sudanese are struggling to find safety and basic neces…
Mar 20, 2026
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Asian markets showed mixed performance today as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Oil prices fell to $107 per barrel amid persistent concerns over potential co…
Mar 20, 2026
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Pressure has intensified on South Africa’s parliament to conduct a thorough vetting process for Yoliswa Makhasi, who was recently appointed to a key government position. The scrutiny comes amid gro…
Mar 20, 2026
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Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has called for a frank discussion on the UK’s military presence on the island, describing the bases as a legacy of colonial rule. The remarks, made during a n…
Mar 20, 2026
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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu returned to Lagos on Monday after a high-profile State Visit to the United Kingdom, triggering mixed reactions among investors and businesses. The trip, which includ…
Mar 20, 2026
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Russia's growing influence in the Middle East, particularly its deepening ties with Iran, has triggered a wave of economic uncertainty across global markets. As tensions escalate in the region, inv…
Mar 20, 2026
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Residents across Dubai, Riyadh, and Sharjah awoke to emergency phone alerts and unexplained explosions on Eid-ul-Fitr, disrupting celebrations and raising fears of regional instability. The inciden…
Mar 20, 2026
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South Africa’s Parliament has issued a stark warning that the nation’s crime rates have reached levels comparable to war zones, with over 26,000 annual deaths attributed to violence, according to a…
Mar 20, 2026
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India's ceramic manufacturing sector, a critical hub for both domestic and export markets, has faced a severe disruption after Iran's gas supply cuts exacerbated by regional tensions. The crisis, l…
Mar 19, 2026
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The Middle East witnessed a sharp escalation on March 15 as attacks on Gulf energy facilities sent oil prices surging, triggering global market turbulence. The strikes, attributed to Iranian-backed…
Mar 19, 2026
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The M23 rebel group claimed responsibility for a drone strike in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Wednesday, killing a French aid worker and two others, according to local reports. The…
Mar 19, 2026
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