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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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The Bank announced on Tuesday that geopolitical tensions in Iran have prompted it to pause planned interest rate hikes, citing heightened risks to global markets and Singapore’s economic outlook. T…
Mar 19, 2026
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India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has signaled optimism that ongoing diplomatic talks with Iran could ease maritime tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for India…
Mar 18, 2026
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President Donald Trump’s repeated references to “nuclear” in recent speeches have reignited concerns about geopolitical tensions, particularly with Iran, triggering mixed reactions in global market…
Mar 18, 2026
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