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Japanese 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes are displayed in this illustration taken October 20, 2026. Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon/Illustration By Reuters The euro headed for a moderate weekly
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What Lula’s reelection means for Brazil, Latin America
By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
Read MoreFormer Somalia spy chief says i met leaders of Puntland, Jubaland, and Somaliland in the UAE
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Read MoreTop 10 biggest defense budgets in Africa in 2026
By The African Exponent 5 Key Facts Algeria is Africa’s biggest military spender by a huge margin. It spent $25.4 billion in 2025, which is more than the other nine countries on this list
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Japanese 10,000 yen and 1,000 yen banknotes are displayed in this illustration taken October 20, 2026. Photographer Kim Kyung-Hoon/Illustration By Reuters The euro headed for a moderate weekly
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Featured ArticlesWhat Lula’s reelection means for Brazil, Latin America
By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
What Lula’s reelection means for Brazil, Latin America
By Xinhua News Agency Brazilian incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C), candidate of the ruling Workers’ Party, delivers a speech following his victory in the presidential runoff
EDITOR’S PIC OF THE WEEKTurkey to send troops to Libya, upon invitation, Erdoğan says
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Turkey will introduce a bill to send troops to Libya as soon as the Parliament resumes, in response to the country’s invitation. Erdoğan said
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The US Army’s Africa Command (Africom) says in a new report that it aims to render al-Shabaab incapable of conducting effective operations by next year. But the military situation in
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Turkey to send troops to Libya, upon invitation, Erdoğan says
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Turkey will introduce a bill to send troops to Libya as soon as the Parliament resumes, in response to the country’s invitation. Erdoğan said
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Blog PostsAl-Shabab has taken over 60 percent the administration of Mandera region in Kenya-sources say
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Photographer Somali Times Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud is expected to travel to St. Petersburg in Russia, as found out by Somali Times. The president is expected to attend the
After decades of struggle in Israel, dozens of African Hebrew Israelites face deportation
Members of three families from the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem community facing deportation, pose for a portrait in the Village of Peace in Dimona, Israel, Monday, July 17, 2023. For
Mother who gave birth on National Express coach at Heathrow Airport describes experience as ‘surreal’
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Chinese man convicted in Malawi over racist videos
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Moscow imposes restrictions on movement of British diplomats in Russia
By Anadolu Agency The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned UK charge d’affaires Tom Dodd and informed him of restrictions imposed on the movement of British diplomats in Russia. In
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Swedish embassy in Baghdad stormed, set alight over Koran burning plans
Protesters clash with security forces members as they gather near the Swedish embassy in Baghdad hours after the embassy was stormed and set on fire ahead of an expected Koran burning in
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By Anadolu Agency Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday signed a total of 13 deals worth $50.7 billion, the Turkish Communications Directorate said. In a statement, the
Al-Shabab has taken over 60 percent the administration of Mandera region in Kenya-sources say
Al-Shabab currently controls more than 60% of Mandera County in the North East region of Kenya, the governor of the region has revealed. Mandera Mayor Mohamed Adan Khalif has asked the government
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh is heading to Russia for financial and military support
Photographer Somali Times Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud is expected to travel to St. Petersburg in Russia, as found out by Somali Times. The president is expected to attend the
After decades of struggle in Israel, dozens of African Hebrew Israelites face deportation
Members of three families from the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem community facing deportation, pose for a portrait in the Village of Peace in Dimona, Israel, Monday, July 17, 2023. For
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British Prime Minister Sunak avoids wipeout in key elections
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak walks outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, July 19, 2023. Photographer Anna Gordon By Reuters British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s governing
Chinese man convicted in Malawi over racist videos
Chinese national Lu Ke (R), who was extradited from Zambia to Malawi on child trafficking charges in June 2022. Photo Malawi Police Service By AFP A Malawian court on Thursday convicted a Chinese
Moscow imposes restrictions on movement of British diplomats in Russia
By Anadolu Agency The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned UK charge d’affaires Tom Dodd and informed him of restrictions imposed on the movement of British diplomats in Russia. In
Is Hollywood a Western Weapon Against Pan-Africanism?
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Swedish embassy in Baghdad stormed, set alight over Koran burning plans
Protesters clash with security forces members as they gather near the Swedish embassy in Baghdad hours after the embassy was stormed and set on fire ahead of an expected Koran burning in
Turkey, UAE sign 13 deals worth $50.7B
By Anadolu Agency Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday signed a total of 13 deals worth $50.7 billion, the Turkish Communications Directorate said. In a statement, the