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South Africa Leads Africa’s Trade Growth Amid $120 Billion Finance Gap

July 14, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Top Intra-African Trading Nations

South Africa maintained its position as Africa’s largest intra-African trader in 2025, accounting for 19.2% of all merchandise traded within the continent. This milestone comes as the broader African market faces

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China Deploys Heavy-Lift Drones to Rescue Flood Victims

July 14, 2026 by Samir Haddad
A Shift in Disaster Response

As severe flooding inundates China’s southern Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, authorities have turned to an expansive fleet of uncrewed aerial systems to conduct search-and-rescue operations and deliver life-saving supplies. The deployment

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Egypt, Saudi Arabia Demand Immediate De-Escalation After Iranian Attacks

July 13, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Call for Urgent De-escalation

Egypt and Saudi Arabia Call for Urgent De-escalation Egypt and Saudi Arabia have issued a joint call for an immediate de-escalation of hostilities following a fresh round of military exchanges between

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UK Counter-Terrorism Police Take Over Widdecombe Murder Probe After Terror Suspicions

July 13, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Counter Terrorism Policing Takes Command

Counter-terrorism police have assumed control of the investigation into the death of former British minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, who was found with serious injuries at her home in rural southwest England

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US and Iran Trade Fire Over Strait of Hormuz

July 13, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Escalating Military Strikes

The United States launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran on Sunday evening, marking a significant escalation in ongoing hostilities that have cast doubt on the future of a

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South African Authorities Seize Large Methaqualone Haul at Beitbridge

July 12, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Details of the Beitbridge Interception

In one of the largest drug seizures in South African history, the Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted a consignment of methaqualone valued at nearly R1 billion at the Beitbridge port

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Muslim Judge Faces Death Threats After Convicting ‘Cow Vigilantes

July 11, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Global Population and Regional Distribution

Global Muslim demographics include an estimated 2 billion adherents, comprising approximately 26% of the world’s population. While the religion originated in 610 CE, modern reporting indicates Muslims face varying levels of

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Trump resumes Iran talks as US strikes 170 targets in Strait of Hormuz

July 10, 2026 by Samir Haddad
US Central Command Targets 170 Iranian Locations

United States President Donald Trump announced on Friday, July 10, 2026, that Washington has agreed to a request from Iran to continue negotiations, even as he declared the June 17 memorandum

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Singapore Proposal Adopted by IMO for Vital Shipping Lanes Protection

July 10, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Singapore-Led Resolution on Navigational Rights and Maritime Security

Singapore-Led Resolution on Navigational Rights and Maritime Security According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the initiative was co-sponsored by 30 nations, including Indonesia and Malaysia, signaling a

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Modi Makes Historic First Visit to New Zealand After 40-Year Gap

July 10, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Diplomatic and Economic Stakes

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Auckland International Airport at approximately 8:15 p.m. on Friday, marking the first official visit by an Indian leader to New Zealand in 40 years. Arriving

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Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs Proposes Exclusive Use of Term Fijian

July 10, 2026 by Samir Haddad
The Great Council of Chiefs Seeks Exclusive Rights to the Term Fijian

Fiji’s Constitutional Review Commission is currently weighing a contentious proposal from the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) to reserve the term Fijian exclusively for indigenous citizens. The debate, which pits competing

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Protesters raid homes in Johannesburg townships to remove undocumented migrants

July 9, 2026 by Samir Haddad
Protesters Target Private Homes in Alexandra and Soweto

Anti-immigrant protest groups have begun conducting door-to-door searches in Johannesburg townships, including Alexandra and Soweto, to identify and remove undocumented foreign nationals. Following an informal June 30 deadline for migrants to

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