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UAE Imposes Indefinite Trade Embargo, Increasing Pressure on Iran’s Economy

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran indefinitely, dealing another blow to an economy already weakened by sanctions, war and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE announced the decision after accusing Iran of launching two ballistic missiles towards the country. Tehran has denied responsibility for the alleged attacks. The move follows renewed tensions between the two neighbours and a nationwide […]

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Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced to Life in Prison as China Brings Major Chapter of Property Giant’s Collapse to a Close

Hui Ka Yan, the founder of China Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to financial crimes including misuse of funds, fundraising fraud and bribery. A Shenzhen court also ordered the confiscation of his personal property, marking a dramatic fall for the businessman who was once one of Asia's wealthiest people. Hui founded Evergrande in 1996 and built it into China's largest property developer through an […]

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South Africa Inflation Falls to 4.3% in July, First Decline in Five Months

South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rate fell to 4.3% in July, down sharply from 5.0% in June, marking the first slowdown in five months, according to Statistics South Africa.The Consumer Price Index rose by just 0.2% month on month, compared with 0.7% in June. The decline was mainly driven by lower fuel prices, softer food inflation and smaller increases in municipal tariffs. Food and non alcoholic beverage inflation dropped to […]

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Nigerian Influencer Arrested Over Alleged International Cocaine Trafficking Network

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Nigerian social media influencer Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, popularly known as KC Luxury, over alleged links to an international cocaine trafficking network. The NDLEA said KC Luxury was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on August 13, as he allegedly attempted to leave Nigeria on a business class flight to Paris. Authorities said the investigation followed the seizure of […]

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Sacked Ukrainian Defence Minister Calls for Presidential Election

Former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for presidential elections to be held in Ukraine despite the ongoing war with Russia, in a challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a video posted online, Fedorov said “democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia”, arguing that Ukraine should find a legal and safe way to restore the democratic process even while the war continues. Ukraine has been under martial law since […]

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Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs After Last Minute Deal

US President Donald Trump has paused plans to impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after announcing a last minute agreement with Canada. The tariffs, which were due to take effect on Wednesday, would have affected around $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, including vehicles, dairy products, alcohol and other consumer items. Trump said the tariffs would be suspended for three days while the two countries finalise the details of […]

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Germany Launches First Raids Under New Law as Authorities Target the Criminal Network Supplying Boats for Channel Crossings

Germany has carried out its first raids under a new law targeting criminal networks that supply boats and equipment for migrant crossings of the English Channel. The joint operation with British and French authorities seized more than 9,000 life jackets, dozens of inflatable boats and engines, and around 360 pumps in North Rhine-Westphalia. The UK's National Crime Agency estimates that the seized boats could have carried more than 2,000 people […]

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Russia Warns UK It Will ‘Pay a Price’ Over Drones Supplied to Ukraine

Russia has warned that the UK will face consequences over reports that British-made drones supplied to Ukraine have been used in long range strikes against targets deep inside Russian territory. The Russian Embassy in London accused Britain of deliberately escalating the war and said the deeper the UK's involvement and support for Ukraine, the “higher the price” it would pay. Moscow's warning followed reports that drones produced by two British […]

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Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman if It ‘Gets in the Way’ of Iran Deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with US efforts to reach an agreement with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.  Speaking to Fox News, Trump said: “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the s--- out of them,” referring to ongoing discussions between Oman and Iran over reopening the strategic waterway.  The threat comes as Oman works with Iran on […]

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