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Trump aide confronted with photos of Gaza's starving children
The National News
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An aide to Donald Trump was confronted with photos of starving children in Gaza during a meeting with Tunisia's President Kais Saied. Mr Saied told US envoy Massad Boulos, who is also the father-in-law of the US President's daughter Tiffany Trump,...
Where can Indians travel visa-free in 2025? Here's the full list of 59 countries
The Economic Times
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July 23, 2025
Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries without applying for a visa in advance, as per the Henley Passport Index July 2025. With this, India has climbed to the 77th position in the global rankings, moving up from the 85th spot. The...
UK sanctions 135 tankers and Gabonese flag operator
Lloyd's List
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THE UK has followed the EU in another huge sanctions package, which lists 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet. Alongside the tankers, the UK has also sanctioned Dubai-based Litasco Middle East — linked to Russia’s Lukoil — as well as...
France approves €4bn plan to rebuild Mayotte and tighten migration rules
Modern Ghana
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Seven months after cyclone Chido struck Mayotte, France's poorest department, parliament has passed a sweeping plan to help rebuild the island, address social divisions and tighten migration rules. The plan, which was approved by the Senate on...
US cannot 'compel Israel to do anything', says envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut
The National News
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US envoy Tom Barrack said Washington cannot force but only influence Israeli actions as he met Lebanese leaders in Beirut on Monday for more talks on disarming Hezbollah and stopping Israeli bombing. “The US has no business in trying to compel...
Iran will use all means possible if threatened, senior official says
The National News
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Iran will respond to any existential threat “with all means that it has”, a senior government official said on Tuesday, suggesting that any future US or Israeli strike on the country could elicit a more damaging counter-attack. “The moment that...
US cannot 'compel Israel to do anything', says envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut
The National News
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US envoy Tom Barrack said Washington cannot force but only influence Israeli actions as he met Lebanese leaders in Beirut on Monday for more talks on disarming Hezbollah and stopping Israeli bombing. “The US has no business in trying to compel...
EU pursuit of shadow fleet facilitators could result in flag hopping surge
Lloyd's List
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July 21, 2025
THE latest package of sanctions measures unveiled by the European Union on Friday reveals a new approach to shutting down the networks of facilitating individuals and companies behind specific shadow fleet* operations, in addition to individual...
Lack of rain in the Middle East and North Africa
The National News
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In March, during what is typically the rainy season in the UAE, the country's rainfall levels were far from those experienced in 2024 and now, in the middle of the dry season, they remain the same. However, the rainy season is not the same for all...
Morocco strengthens its presence in English-speaking Africa
Atalayar
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July 22, 2025
Greater presence in English-speaking Africa Growing support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara Opportunities in English-speaking Africa As part of its new diplomatic strategy in Africa, launched since its return to the African Union in 2017,...
EU sanctions: how will the latest package of measures against Russia affect shipping?
Lloyd's List
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THE latest package of sanctions measures unveiled by the EU on Friday contains several significant shifts in sanctions policy that will both directly and indirectly affect shipping markets. Adding another 105 vessels, alongside 14 individuals and...
Comorian President Hails Ethiopia’s Pivotal Diplomatic Legacy, Progressive Dev’t Trajectory on Africa
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 8, 2025 (ENA)—President Azali Assoumani of Comoros has recognized Ethiopia’s pivotal diplomatic legacy on the African continent and commended its ongoing strides in inclusive and sector-wide development. Over the weekend,...
ECOWAS needs stronger cooperation to deal with transnational crimes — Vice-President
Graphic
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July 21, 2025
Countries within the ECOWAS sub-region need to strengthen regional cooperation in order to deal with money laundering, terrorism and weapon financing. Since those problems could not be solved alone by individual countries, it was important for the...
Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 unveiled with free Google AI Pro
The National News
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Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new foldable smartphones that come with Google's top-tier generative artificial intelligence service, as the company pushes its AI strategy further. The world's biggest mobile device manufacturer introduced the...
I watched a simulated oil spill in the Indian Ocean – here’s how island and coastal countries worked together to avoid disaster
The Conversation
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July 21, 2025
The coils of black hose, drum skimmers designed to collect oil from the ocean’s surface, and orangey-red containment booms all looked out of place on the white sand of Mombasa’s touristy Nyali beach. But on July 9, dozens of emergency responders...
Fans not satisfied with Pasuwa’s repeated statement of building the Flames; ‘Until when?’
Maravi Express
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July 8, 2025
* What is the meaning of building a team for years and years. Has footblall became politics where at times the truth is never spoken? * It’s becoming worrisome now — pull-up your socks please! How many lessons are we going to learn before starting...
Arrest of Muslim Brotherhood leader signals Turkey-Egypt warming
The National News
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Turkey's arrest of a Muslim Brotherhood figure wanted in Egypt reveals a growing commitment to improving ties with Cairo and developing “neighbourly bonds” with Arab countries, experts have told The National. Mohamed Abdel Hafiz, who was detained...
Rolling up the record highs for US stocks – why?
The National News
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From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux. Manus Cranny, The National's geo-economics editor, cuts through the noise and presents insights from the stories making headlines...
Confused by UAE's corporate tax? You should never stop trying to learn
The National News
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From the library to Wikipedia to conversational artificial intelligence chatbots, how we research questions and interrogate the information we retrieve has evolved. I am old enough to have lived through all three mediums. Not without its health...
Migrants at US detention centre forced to eat ‘like dogs’
The National News
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Migrants at a detention centre in Florida were forced to eat “like dogs” with their hands tied behind their backs, according to a report published on Monday. The report by Human Rights Watch, which gathered testimony from detainees, relatives and...