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Thaçi Sentenced to 25 Years as Kosovo Court Convicts Four Former KLA Leaders

September 17, 2026

Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday after the Kosovo Specialist Chambers found him and three other former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders criminally responsible for

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Vucic Calls October Snap Vote as Serbia’s Protest Movement Presses for Change

September 9, 2026

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic dissolved parliament on Wednesday, Sept. 9 and ordered a snap parliamentary election for Oct. 25, bringing forward a vote that had been scheduled for December 2027 as he

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UN Backs African-Led Push to Correct World Map Distortions

September 4, 2026

The United Nations General Assembly has backed an African-led push for world maps that more accurately reflect the relative size of continents, supporting efforts to move away from the centuries-old Mercator projection,

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Venezuela Grants 100-year Oil Concessions to U.S.-linked Firm in Expanded Energy Deal

September 1, 2026

Venezuela has granted North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) 100-year concessions covering 17 oil fields, expanding U.S. involvement in the country’s oil industry under a deal that gives Washington a direct stake

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Taliban Offers U.S. Companies Access to Afghanistan’s Mineral Resources

August 31, 2026

Afghanistan’s Taliban government is offering U.S. companies access to the country’s mineral resources as Kabul seeks foreign investment, sanctions relief and movement on Afghan central-bank assets held abroad. Taliban Foreign Minister

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Ecuador Ex-President Moreno Convicted Over $76 Million Bribery Scheme

August 29, 2026

An Ecuadorian court has convicted former President Lenín Moreno over allegations that he accepted bribes linked to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric facility by Chinese state-owned company Sinohydro. Moreno,

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Bolivia Ousts Economy Minister After Congressional Censure

August 21, 2026

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has dismissed Economy and Public Finance Minister José Gabriel Espinoza following his censure by Congress, dealing a political setback to the government as it seeks support for an

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Sánchez Condemns Mass Migrant Arrival in Ceuta as ‘Attack’ on Spain’s Territorial Integrity

July 31, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has described the arrival of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as an “attack” on Spain’s territorial integrity, as authorities moved to

Global Oil Prices Rise To $73.05/ Barrel As Market Prepares For 2024 Outlook

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Middle East Tensions Push Brent Crude Above $98, Raise Global Supply Concerns

July 23, 2026

Brent crude oil prices surged above $98 per barrel on Thursday, climbing more than 4% to reach a six-week high as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns over possible disruptions

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Burnham announces electricity VAT cut in first major move as UK prime minister

July 21, 2026

Newly appointed United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on household electricity bills as his first major policy intervention, promising immediate relief for families facing

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Ukraine’s Defence Minister Fedorov Resigns Amid Government Shake-Up

July 16, 2026

Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has resigned as part of a sweeping government reshuffle initiated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a move that has sparked concern over the future of the country’s wartime

Global Oil Prices Rise To $73.05/ Barrel As Market Prepares For 2024 Outlook

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Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher as Dangote Refinery Switches to Dollar-Based Fuel Pricing

July 14, 2026

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have triggered renewed volatility in global energy markets, driving crude oil prices higher and coinciding with a major pricing shift by the Dangote Petroleum

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US Reaffirms Commitment to Iran Agreement Amid Reports of Alleged New Plot to Assassinate Trump

July 12, 2026

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to a diplomatic framework with Iran despite renewed tensions in the Middle East, even as reports emerged that Israel recently shared intelligence with Washington alleging

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Iran Vows ‘Retaliation in Kind’ Against Israel, Denounces Trump After Khamenei Funeral

July 10, 2026

Iran has renewed its threat to retaliate against Israel over alleged attacks on its infrastructure, while launching a fresh verbal attack on U.S. President Donald Trump following the funeral of the country’s

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Khamenei Buried in Mashhad as Iran Ends Week-Long State Funeral Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

July 9, 2026

Iran on Thursday buried its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the revered Imam Reza Shrine in the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, concluding a week-long state funeral that drew hundreds

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U.S. Strikes Damage Strategic Iran–Turkmenistan Rail Link as Military Exchanges Intensify

July 9, 2026

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes overnight Wednesday, with U.S. forces targeting military and logistics infrastructure across Iran in what marks one of the most extensive rounds of attacks since

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Erdogan’s Engraved Revolvers for NATO Leaders Trigger Legal Hurdles as Starmer Leaves Gift Behind in Türkiye

July 9, 2026

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn international attention after presenting NATO leaders with personalized engraved revolvers and boxes of live ammunition during the alliance’s 2026 summit in Ankara, an unconventional diplomatic

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Iran Begins Week-Long Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Burial Set for July 9

July 3, 2026

Iran on Friday commenced a week-long state funeral for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners gathering in Tehran to pay their final respects ahead of his burial

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US Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship

June 30, 2026

The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday dealt a major legal setback to President Donald Trump, ruling that children born on American soil to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present in

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Iran Rejects U.S. Claims on Unfrozen Assets, Warns Israel Over Southern Lebanon Presence

June 25, 2026

Iran has rejected U.S. claims that billions of dollars in unfrozen Iranian assets would be restricted to purchases of American agricultural products, exposing fresh divisions between Washington and Tehran despite ongoing diplomatic

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Trump Says Iran Won’t Charge Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Plans Food Purchases From U.S. Farmers

June 24, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran assured Washington that it is not imposing tolls, insurance fees, or any other charges on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, while announcing plans to

I’ll Lead Government Of Service – New UK PM Starmer

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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister Amid Mounting Labour Party Pressure

June 22, 2026

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has resigned, bringing an end to a tenure that began after Labour’s 2024 general election victory and triggering a leadership transition within the governing party.

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US-Iran Talks Yield 60-Day Roadmap as Lebanon Dispute Threatens Progress

June 22, 2026

Fresh diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have produced a tentative 60-day roadmap towards a broader agreement, with negotiators reporting progress on sanctions relief, economic cooperation and regional security issues.

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Iran Announces Closure of Strait of Hormuz, Cites U.S., Israeli Ceasefire Violations

June 20, 2026

Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, announced on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed to vessel traffic, citing what it described as violations of a ceasefire

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World Leaders Gather in Accra for Landmark Reparatory Justice Conference as Global Talks Shift Toward Implementation Phase

June 18, 2026

World leaders, senior government officials and ministers from more than 80 countries are in Accra for the Next Steps Conference on Reparatory Justice, which opened on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, under the

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Pakistan Brokers Landmark US-Iran Peace Accord, Opening Path to Regional Stability, Sanctions Relief

June 18, 2026

Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has announced the signing of what he described as the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” between the United States and Iran, a development he said would immediately halt

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US, Iran Sign 14-Point MoU to End Hostilities, Open Path to Sanctions Relief, Nuclear Deal

June 18, 2026

The United States and Iran have signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending hostilities, reopening critical Gulf shipping routes and launching negotiations on a broader agreement covering Tehran’s nuclear

Global Oil Prices Rise To $73.05/ Barrel As Market Prepares For 2024 Outlook

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Oil Slumps Below $80 as Hormuz Reopening Hopes Ease Inflation Fears, Boost Global Markets

June 16, 2026

Global oil prices plunged about five per cent on Tuesday, falling to their lowest levels in more than three months, as growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement sparked hopes of a

Netanyahu Returns As Israel’s PM For Record 6th Time

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Netanyahu Defends Iran Offensive, Says Israel Averted ‘Nuclear Annihilation’

June 16, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended Israel’s recent military campaign against Iran, declaring that the operation prevented what he described as an imminent nuclear threat and saved the country from possible

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Norway’s Royal Family Under Strain as Court Jails Crown Prince’ Stepson for Rape

June 15, 2026

A Norwegian court has sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, to four years in prison after convicting him of rape and domestic violence offences following a seven-week trial

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David Hockney, Visionary British Artist, Dies at 88

Visionary British painter and graphic artist David Hockney, one of the most recognizable and celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at the age of 88. His death was confirmed on Friday by his publicist, Erica Bolton, bringing to

June 12, 2026

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US Brokers Fresh Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Deal, Direct Talks to Resume June 22

The United States, Israel and Lebanon have jointly announced a new ceasefire arrangement aimed at ending months of cross-border hostilities and paving the way for a broader peace and security agreement between the two neighbouring countries. The announcement followed the fourth

June 4, 2026

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Japan, Philippines Elevate Ties To Comprehensive Strategic Partnership After Tokyo Summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” following a summit meeting held at the Akasaka Palace Guest House in Tokyo. Takaichi disclosed this after hosting Marcos, who

May 28, 2026

Why Trump Banned 12 Citizens Of Countries From Entering The U.S.

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Trump Escalates Rhetoric as Iran Talks Advance, Dismisses GOP Critics, Defends Emerging Deal Strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his defence of ongoing diplomatic efforts with Iran, while launching sharp personal attacks on critics within both the Democratic Party and his own Republican Party, as debate grows over the direction of U.S. foreign policy in

May 25, 2026

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Nigeria Rises to 4th on Global Terrorism Index as Afghanistan Drops Out of Top 10

Nigeria has been ranked the fourth most terrorism-impacted country in the world in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), while Afghanistan dropped to 11th position, marking its first exit from the global top 10 in more than a decade, according to findings

May 23, 2026

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Trump Says U.S. Suspends Planned Iran Strike Amid Gulf-Led Diplomatic Push

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced the suspension of a planned military strike against Iran, saying the decision followed direct appeals from key Middle Eastern leaders who urged Washington to allow ongoing negotiations to continue. In a statement released

May 18, 2026

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Third British National Linked to Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak as Israel Confirms First Case

Health authorities in the United Kingdom and international monitoring agencies are continuing investigations into a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus linked to the expedition cruise vessel MV Hondius in the South Atlantic, as Israel separately confirms its first recorded case of the virus.

May 8, 2026

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Indonesia Floats Malacca Strait Toll, Backtracks as Australia, Singapore Defend Free Navigation

Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa briefly proposed imposing tolls on vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Malacca before quickly retreating from the idea, triggering swift reactions from regional and global stakeholders. Speaking at a symposium in Jakarta on Wednesday, Sadewa said

April 23, 2026

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Iran Accuses U.S. of Seizing Commercial Vessel, Urges UN Action

The Islamic Republic of Iran has accused the United States of carrying out a “hostile and unlawful” seizure of one of its commercial vessels in the Sea of Oman, escalating tensions between both countries and raising fresh concerns over maritime security in

April 22, 2026

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US, Iran Signal Readiness for Pakistan Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears

The United States has expressed confidence that fresh peace talks with Iran could take place in Pakistan, even as Tehran says it is still weighing participation and major obstacles threaten to derail the process ahead of an expiring ceasefire. A two-week truce

April 21, 2026

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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect on Oct. 20

India and New Zealand’s free trade agreement (FTA) will take

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UBA Opens Subscription Channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, Invites Investors to Participate

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has

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Top 5 Best-Performing Industrial Goods Stocks In Q1 2026

Shareholders in Nigeria’s industrial goods sector recorded massive returns in

Naira Weakens Against Dollar, Gains On Pound, Euro In Official Market

On Thursday, the official foreign exchange (FX) rate for the

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