Iran has warned South Korea against deploying military personnel or becoming involved in United States-led operations in the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that any such move could trigger “serious consequences”. …
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The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) created a significant regional crisis, according to Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu …
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Spain Sees Tens of Thousands Protest Over Ceuta Border Crisis
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Spain on Wednesday to protest the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ceuta, a small Spanish enclave on the northern coast of …
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Trump Vows To Hit Iran “Hard” As US And Tehran Exchange Fire After Weeks Of Calm
US President Donald Trump has threatened to respond forcefully after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in several weeks, raising concerns that the six-month conflict …
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World Bank Set to Approve $500m Loan to Boost MSME Financing in Nigeria
The World Bank is expected to approve a $500 million loan for Nigeria on Friday as part of efforts to expand access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises …
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SARS to Track South Africans’ Foreign Properties Under New Global Tax Deal
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminSouth Africa’s tax authority, the South African Revenue Service (SARS), is set to gain unprecedented access to information about offshore properties owned by South African taxpayers. This development follows a …
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UK Considers Extending $1 Billion Debt Guarantee to Support South Africa’s Green Energy Transition
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe United Kingdom may extend a $1 billion (about R17 billion) debt guarantee to South Africa as part of efforts to help the country shift to cleaner energy. The guarantee, …
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Nigeria Returns to Global Market with $2.25bn Eurobond, Draws $9.1bn Investor Demand Despite US Tension
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully returned to the international capital market with a $2.25 billion Eurobond issuance, attracting an impressive $9.1 billion in investor orders despite global uncertainty …
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Over 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed as Government Shutdown Deepens Air Traffic Control Crisis
More than 8,000 flights were delayed across the United States on Sunday as the shortage of air traffic controllers worsened amid the ongoing Federal Government shutdown, now in its 26th …
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France’s ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy jailed over Libya campaign funding scandal
France’s former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has been sent to prison after being found guilty of seeking illegal campaign funding from the late Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, marking the first time …