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UAE Defends OPEC Exit: ADNOC Chief Says Move Driven by Strategy, Not Rivalry

The United Arab Emirates has defended its decision to leave the OPEC, with the head of its national oil company insisting the move is not aimed at any country but reflects long-term economic priorities. Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), said the country’s exit from both OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance is intended to serve national interests and support future growth, rather […]

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California Cracks Down on Lawbreaking Robotaxis with New Rules Targeting AV Companies

California is taking a decisive step to regulate the growing presence of driverless cars, introducing new rules that will finally allow authorities to hold autonomous vehicle operators accountable for traffic violations. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced updated regulations requiring that when self-driving cars break traffic laws, enforcement actions can now be directed at the companies behind them rather than a non-existent human driver. The rules, set to […]

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Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three on Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three passengers have died following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard an Atlantic cruise ship, raising concerns among international health authorities and prompting an urgent investigation into the source and spread of the disease. The cases were reported on the expedition vessel MV Hondius, which was sailing from South America toward West Africa with approximately 150 passengers on board. According to officials, six people in total developed symptoms consistent with […]

today4 May 2026 7

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South Africa Expels Mugabe’s Son After Firearm Case and Immigration Violations

The son of Zimbabwe’s late leader Robert Mugabe has been ordered deported from South Africa following a court ruling tied to firearm-related and immigration offences. Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the former president, was fined and instructed to leave the country after pleading guilty to charges including brandishing an object perceived as a firearm and residing in South Africa unlawfully. The ruling was delivered by a magistrate in […]

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US Rejects Congo Mine Guard Funding Claims as Scramble for Critical Minerals Intensifies

The United States has firmly denied claims that it is financing a controversial paramilitary force intended to secure mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The dispute emerged after Congolese authorities announced plans for a $100 million mining security force designed to protect strategic mineral sites across the country. Initial statements from the country’s General Inspectorate of Mines suggested the initiative was being developed under partnerships involving the […]

today29 April 2026 10

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Mali Confirms Death of Defence Minister in Deadly Kati Attack as Insurgent Violence Escalates

Mali’s government has confirmed the death of its defence minister, General Sadio Camara, following a major insurgent attack on a military base in Kati, near the capital Bamako, marking a significant escalation in the country’s worsening security crisis. According to official statements, Camara was killed during a coordinated attack on Saturday targeting his residence within the heavily fortified Kati military camp. The assault involved a car bomb followed by intense […]

today27 April 2026 12

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US Soldier Accused of Cashing In on Secret Mission—$400,000 Bet on Maduro’s Capture Sparks Legal Firestorm

A U.S. special forces soldier has been charged after allegedly using classified military intelligence to place bets on the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the soldier, identified as Gannon Ken Van Dyke was involved in a covert military operation that led to Maduro’s capture in January 2026. Authorities allege that before the mission became public, Van Dyke used privileged information to place […]

today24 April 2026 12

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Cyber Heist Hits Sri Lanka: Hackers Divert $2.5M Meant for Debt Payment in Sophisticated Breach

Sri Lankan authorities have launched a high-level investigation after hackers infiltrated the country’s finance ministry systems and diverted $2.5 million intended for an international debt repayment, officials confirmed. The stolen funds were part of a bilateral obligation owed to Australia, with the payment originally scheduled behind a September 2025 settlement deadline. However, the breach believed to have occurred in January, only came to light months later, raising concerns about vulnerabilities […]

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Tanzania Promises Sweeping Constitutional Reforms After Deadly Election Violence Sparks National Reckoning

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pledged major constitutional reforms following a government inquiry into deadly post-election violence that shook the nation in late 2025. The announcement comes after a commission of inquiry revealed that at least 518 people were killed and more than 2,000 injured during unrest that erupted after the October elections. The findings mark the first official acknowledgment of the scale of the violence, which had previously […]

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