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The Shiv Sena, led by Uddhav Thackeray, has urged the Congress party to respect its allies as the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections approach. The call comes amid growing tensions between th…
Apr 6, 2026
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The Israeli military confirmed it carried out an airstrike in Damascus on Tuesday that killed Majid Khademi, a senior intelligence official with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The…
Apr 6, 2026
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Assam Election 2026 has seen a sharp escalation in political tensions as the Congress party accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of concealing assets linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma, the s…
Apr 6, 2026
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly addressed the death of one of two conjoined twins at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo province, stating that the doctors did their best amid the com…
Apr 6, 2026
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Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as global markets questioned the credibility of US President Joe Biden’s recent diplomatic efforts to ease tensions with Iran. The spike came after a series of esc…
Apr 5, 2026
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has publicly thanked The Minister for what it called "timely leadership" in addressing challenges within the aviation sector. The remarks came d…
Apr 5, 2026
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Iran has vowed to open the "gates of hell" for US forces in the Persian Gulf, responding to President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to leave the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came as tensions esc…
Apr 5, 2026
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Cameroon's opposition has condemned the government's proposal to establish a new vice president position as a "coup" against democratic principles. The move, announced by President Paul Biya's admi…
Apr 4, 2026
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The United Nations General Assembly passed a landmark resolution on Wednesday, formally recognising slavery as a crime against humanity, a decision backed by Caribbean and African nations. The vote…
Apr 4, 2026
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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Chukwuma Onyejeocha, has resigned from his position, marking a significant development in President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The resignat…
Apr 4, 2026
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Former US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new budget proposal that calls for a $1.5 trillion increase in defence spending, while simultaneously advocating for significant cuts to domestic pro…
Apr 4, 2026
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A US-based firm, Montague York, has filed a legal challenge against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria over its decision to disband the African Democratic Congress (ADC…
Apr 4, 2026
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