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Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
Gulf states postponed a critical meeting with Iran regarding the strait of Hormuz amid disagreements over regional consensus and escalating Yemen conflict involving Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Africa’s richest person Aliko Dangote seeks to raise $23bn through the continent’s largest-ever initial public offering of his Nigerian petroleum refinery, potentially boosting his net worth to nearly $60bn.
Leaders of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland unite for self-determination
Leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland’s main political parties signed a joint agreement affirming their right to self-determination and constitutional change at a meeting in Cardiff.
How Israel systematically dismantles Palestinian life in occupied West Bank
An Israeli rights group argues that seemingly isolated incidents of Israeli violence and Palestinian displacement across the West Bank are part of a systematic plan to make Palestinian life unsustainable and establish permanent Israeli control.
EU states to raise game as Arctic becomes strategic geopolitical frontier
EU member states agreed to increase Arctic investment, designating the region a geopolitical hotspot amid competition for resources and security advantages from Russia, China, and the United States.
India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects
India will supply up to 654 megawatts of electricity daily to Nepal through December 31 following catastrophic flooding last month that damaged hydropower infrastructure across the country.
Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
President Trump dismissed calls for increased government oversight of artificial intelligence as a “sick conspiracy,” arguing that regulation would benefit China and that strong presidential leadership is the only control needed.
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after their Gaza documentary won an award at Venice Film Festival.
Protests break out across Syria over fuel price increases
Syria’s government raised fuel prices by up to 40 percent on diesel and 28 percent on petrol, sparking protests in multiple cities and highway blockades.
Iran-GCC summit: What’s behind the meeting, why is Bahrain not attending?
Iran is hosting a meeting in Oman with Iraq and Gulf countries to discuss the Strait of Hormuz blockade, though Bahrain has declined to participate citing security concerns and ongoing diplomatic tensions.
Kosovo approves new government after months of political deadlock
Kosovo’s parliament approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti with 62 lawmakers’ support, ending months of political stalemate but leaving unresolved the constitutional crisis over electing a president.
Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
President Trump downplayed artificial intelligence risks following warnings from industry experts and researchers who called for slowing development amid safety concerns.
Ukraine tennis player’s apartment destroyed in Russian strike
Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremska said her family apartment in Odesa was destroyed in a Russian missile strike. A regional official reported dozens injured in Friday night attacks on the Black Sea port city.
Tens of thousands march across Germany to protest against far-right AfD
Approximately 150,000 demonstrators protested across roughly 20 German cities against the far-right AfD party following its landslide victory in a state election.
Houthi projectile wounds two, damages mosque in Jazan region, Saudi says
Saudi Civil Defence reported that a Houthi projectile struck the Jazan region, wounding two people and damaging a mosque and several buildings on Saturday.
Why Spain’s new Sahrawi citizenship law matters to Morocco
Spain’s Congress approved a citizenship bill allowing Sahrawis born in Western Sahara during Spanish occupation to obtain Spanish nationality, raising concerns in Morocco about implications for the disputed territory’s status.
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Iraqi security forces have seized a drone-launching platform allegedly used in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that occurred earlier this week, with authorities identifying the launch site in a border region near Iran.
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
A ferry sank off Vanuatu’s coast after departing in severe weather conditions, resulting in one confirmed death and more than 30 missing persons, with rescue operations ongoing.
About 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours
Approximately 1,400 people fled Yemen to Djibouti within 24 hours, according to the country’s economy minister, as Houthi forces expand control over the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
Swedish voters are casting ballots in a closely contested election that could result in the far-right Sweden Democrats entering government for the first time or enable the centre-left opposition to regain power.
Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny
Niger’s military government has reorganized its top armed forces leadership following a failed mutiny late last month, appointing General Mamane Sani Kiaou as the new chief of the armed forces.
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