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Israeli politicians laud US strikes on Iran
The National News
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Israeli politicians across the ideological spectrum have welcomed US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with only a minority of left-wingers warning that an open-ended war could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. Former prime...
Image of the day: Volcanic beauty of Grande Comore
Muser Press
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June 21, 2025
Grande Comore, also known as Ngazidja, is the largest island in the Comoros archipelago, situated in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique. Seen from space in this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captured on 12 July 2024, the island’s...
UAE FDI hit $45bn in 2024 on economic diversification push
The National News
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The UAE, the Arab world’s second-largest economy, received Dh167 billion ($45.5 billion) in foreign direct investment last year, and the country has its sight firmly set on achieving its aggregate FDI target of Dh1.3 trillion by 2031. The 48 per...
Russia not in economic crisis despite 'thousands of sanctions', Deputy PM says
The National News
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As Russia hosts a major global business conference, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak responded defiantly to western critics who say his country’s economy has soured. “There is no crisis in the Russian economy,” he told The National at the St...
Israel's move to isolate Palestinian banks will give rise to black market
The National News
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Israel’s move to cancel a waiver that allows Israeli banks to transact with their Palestinian counterparts risks worsening the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and would likely create a cash economy and encourage a hard-to-control black market...
Palestinian political poster exhibition in London speaks to 'urgency' of moment
The National News
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A mother leans in exhaustion against a modest house, her arm raised beseechingly towards the sky, as an armed figure walks by. A military bomber flies over a city, its devastation resembling dark roses. These are the two opening images from the...
Errant jurists: Enforcing rule of law or political witch-hunt?
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 16, 2025
Despite constitutional provisions for the separation of powers, executive interference in judicial matters persists across countries, often undermining democratic principles, eroding public trust, and raising significant concerns about the rule of...
War with Iran has secured Netanyahu's political survival once again
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Iran conflict After striking Iran on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in just a matter of hours, went from having his coalition on the brink of collapse to almost all of the opposition...
Bafana geared and confident for Comoros semi-final
OFM
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South Africa will face the Group D winners, the Comoros, in the second semi-final, and there’s a renewed sense of confidence in the camp. Bafana have been dominant throughout the tournament, but their finishing has let them down – it nearly cost...
GILTI complex: Unravelling obscure tax law is vexing US business owners overseas
The National News
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A tax law passed during US President Donald Trump's first term is set to be extended in a move that could increase additional costs US business owners overseas. GILTI (pronounced “guilty”), was first adopted as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs...
National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Atlas Magazine
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Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...
WATCH: Trump Hosts Africa-Israel Working Lunch as Mauritania Moves to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Israel
[your]NEWS
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July 9, 2025
Leaders of five African nations join Netanyahu at White House amid Trump-led push for continental trade and normalization with Israel By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President Donald Trump hosted a multilateral lunch at the White House Wednesday with...
Donald Trump wants Gaza ceasefire to automatically extend
The National News
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US President Donald Trump wants the proposed ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza to lead to a permanent end to the war, with the two-month timeline at the core of the deal automatically extending. That desire was relayed during a meeting...
Tour de France 2025: Pogacar sprints to 100 career wins
The National News
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UAE Team Emirates-XRG star rider Tadej Pogacar created history at the Tour de France on Tuesday as he won Stage 4 in Rouen to complete 100 career victories. Slovenian superstar Pogacar, who is targeting his fourth crown at the iconic race,...
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company to acquire Voltic (GH) Limited and West African Refreshments Ltd.
Joy FM
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July 8, 2025
Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC) and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) have reached an agreement for ECCBC to acquire Voltic (GH) Limited (Voltic) and West African Refreshments Limited (WARL). Voltic is a subsidiary of CCBA, and WARL...
Rubio hopeful of Gaza ceasefire in ‘near future’
The National News
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Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Gaza US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said he was hopeful a Gaza ceasefire would be secured in the “near future”, but said challenges remained and blamed Hamas for the process dragging on. The...
Bitcoin soars to all-time high of $117,000 on rising institutional demand
The National News
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Bitcoin has climbed to an all-time high above $117,000 on Friday, driven by an increased risk appetite, strong institutional demand and the Trump administration's crypto-friendly policies. The world's largest cryptocurrency has so far gained more...
Sheikha Bodour: Unesco nomination for Sharjah's Faya an extraordinary journey
The National News
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Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has told how Sharjah's historic Faya being nominated as a Unesco World Heritage Site is a moment she will always cherish. In an interview with The National, Sheikha Bodour reflected on the "extraordinary"...
Stokes and Pant grapple with fitness concerns in Lord's Test
The National News
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England and India will begin the second day of the Lord's Test with major injury concerns after an attritional opening day on Thursday. Hosts England edged ahead after a tense battle with star batter Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helping them reach 251-4...
Feud escalates between Damascus and US-backed Kurds
The National News
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The Syrian government has accused the Kurdish-led and US-backed militia of delays in implementing a March deal to integrate into the country's armed forces, warning that the inaction would undermine newly-found stability. The mostly Kurdish,...