Africa
South Africa: Two Insurance Giants Dominate Sassa Funeral Deductions
A Life of Debt: South Africa’s Funeral Insurance Burden
In a cramped, dimly lit office in a township on the outskirts of Johannesburg, 65-year-old Mrs Mthembu stares at a …
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FM reiterates political leadership’s directives to provide full support for Egyptians abroad
A Call to Care: Egypt’s Foreign Minister Promises Support for Egyptians Abroad
As the sun sets over the sprawling metropolis of Kuwait City, a sense of unease lingers among …
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Africa: Gulf Shock, African Shield
Shattered Peace
A sudden chill has swept through the corridors of power in Africa, as escalating tensions in the Gulf threaten to upend the continent’s economic stability. In …
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Wike-backed PDP urges members to disregard meeting with ADC
A Tangled Web of Politics and Power
Raucous voices echoed through the concrete halls of the National Assembly in Abuja as the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) flexed its …
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Trump threatens Iran with 'bigger and better' attacks if no deal reached
Trump’s War Rhetoric Escalates Tensions in the Middle East
As the international community grapples with the implications of the latest developments in Iran-US relations, US …
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Israeli strikes kill seven in southern Lebanon
Shattered Peace in Lebanon
As the sun set over the Mediterranean, a chorus of screams pierced the air in southern Lebanon, where Israeli air strikes had left a trail of destruction …
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US-Iran truce should apply to Lebanon, Australian Prime Minister says
Tensions Ease, But Middle East Peace Remains Elusive
The fragile calm that has descended upon the Middle East, following the US-Iran ceasefire, has ignited a renewed debate over …
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UCL: Lookman shines as Atlético stun Barcelona, PSG beat Liverpool
A Night of Upsets in the Champions League
The air was electric at the Camp Nou, Barcelona’s home stadium, as Atlético Madrid pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over the …
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Israel launches fresh assault on Lebanon
Looming Shadows Over the Levant
Dawn broke over Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday, casting an eerie glow over the devastated landscape. The once-thriving streets, now …
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Sirens sound in Israel after launch detected from Lebanon
Tensions Escalate in the Levant
The sudden, eerie whine of air raid sirens pierced the night air in northern Israel, sending residents scrambling for cover as news spread of a …