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State of Emergency Declared in Wellington as Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding and Evacuations

New Zealand has declared a state of emergency in its capital after intense rainfall triggered flash flooding, landslides, and widespread disruption across the city. Authorities took the step following a sudden deluge that saw around 77mm of rain fall in less than an hour, overwhelming drainage systems and inundating streets, homes, and key infrastructure. Emergency services responded to dozens of incidents overnight, including flooded properties, blocked roads, and damaged buildings. […]

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Algeria Opens New Oil and Gas Bids as Global Energy Shock From Middle East Conflict Sends Prices Soaring

Algeria has launched a new round of oil and gas exploration bids aimed at attracting foreign investment and boosting production, as global energy markets remain under pressure from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The initiative, announced as part of what authorities are calling the “Algeria Bid Round 2026,” offers seven exploration blocks across key regions in the south and southeast of the country. Officials say the areas contain […]

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Sri Lanka Energy Minister Resigns Amid Coal Procurement Controversy and Power Sector Probe

Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has resigned from his post, along with the ministry’s secretary, amid mounting controversy over alleged irregularities in coal imports used for power generation, the government has confirmed. The resignations were submitted to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Friday and are intended to allow a full and independent investigation into claims involving the import of low-quality coal for the country’s only coal-fired power plant, the […]

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Australia Refinery Blaze Sparks Fuel Concerns as Government Moves to Prevent Supply Crisis

A major fire at one of Australia’s key oil refineries has raised concerns over fuel supply and prices, although authorities insist there is no immediate need for rationing. According to reports, the blaze lasted for approximately 13 hours and struck one of only two major refineries in the country, highlighting the vulnerability of Australia’s domestic fuel production capacity. Emergency services worked to contain the fire, which has since been brought under control. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to reassure the […]

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ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Exit as Trump-Era Immigration Crackdown Faces Renewed Scrutiny

The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Todd Lyons, is set to leave the agency at the end of May, marking a significant leadership change at the center of the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement agenda. The announcement was confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who praised Lyons as a “great leader of ICE” and described him as a key figure in advancing the administration’s immigration […]

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Myanmar Junta Cuts Suu Kyi’s Sentence, Frees Former President in Mass Amnesty Move

Myanmar’s military-led government has reduced the prison sentence of former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and released former president Win Myint as part of a large-scale prisoner amnesty, signaling a significant, though limited shift in its handling of high-profile political detainees. The move was ordered by Min Aung Hlaing, who recently assumed the presidency after a controversial election. The amnesty covers more than 4,000 prisoners and coincides with traditional New […]

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Congo’s Longtime Leader, Sassou Nguesso Sworn In for Fifth Term After Landslide Victory

Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth presidential term, extending his decades-long hold on power in the Republic of the Congo following a decisive election victory. The 82-year-old leader took the oath of office in a ceremony held in the capital, Brazzaville, after winning nearly 95% of the vote in the March 2026 presidential election, according to official results. Sassou Nguesso, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, first […]

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Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves Dozens of Civil Groups in Expanding Crackdown on Civic Freedoms

Burkina Faso’s military authorities have dissolved more than 100 civil society organisations in a sweeping move that signals a further tightening of control over public life in the West African nation. The decision, announced by the government, affects 118 associations, many of which were involved in human rights advocacy and community development. Officials said the groups were dissolved for failing to comply with new regulations governing civil society operations. The […]

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Japan pledges $10bn energy support package to stabilise Asian oil supplies amid Iran war disruptions

Japan has pledged $10bn (£7.4bn) in financial support to help Asian countries, particularly in South East Asia, secure energy supplies including crude oil, as the region grapples with disruptions to global energy routes linked to the Iran war. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following an online meeting with regional leaders. The new cooperation framework is aimed at strengthening energy security across Asia by […]

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