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Typhoon Bavi Threatens Taiwan And China With Destructive Winds And Torrential Rain As Authorities Rush To Prevent Another Deadly Disaster

Taiwan and China are racing to prepare for the arrival of Typhoon Bavi, a powerful storm forecasters say could become one of the most destructive to threaten the region in years. Authorities have mobilised thousands of emergency personnel, suspended transport services and urged residents in vulnerable coastal communities to evacuate as the typhoon barrels toward Taiwan before an expected landfall along China's southeastern coast. The preparations come as parts of […]

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Australia, Fiji And New Zealand Move Toward New Defence Alliance As Pacific Security Concerns Intensify

Australia, Fiji and New Zealand are moving toward a stronger regional security partnership after New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed his government is considering joining a new defence agreement between Australia and Fiji. The development marks the latest effort by Pacific nations to deepen military cooperation as strategic competition and security challenges continue to grow across the region. The proposed arrangement follows the signing of the Australia–Fiji Vuvale Partnership […]

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Trump Threatens Fresh Strikes on Iran, Says Ceasefire Has Collapsed

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran "hard again tonight," declaring that the ceasefire between the two countries is effectively over. His remarks have raised fresh concerns that recent efforts to reduce tensions could quickly unravel, increasing the risk of renewed military confrontation in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters, Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement and warned that any further attacks or provocations would be […]

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UN Inquiry Calls for Release of Detained Palestinian Doctor as Concerns Grow Over His Health

A United Nations inquiry has urged Israel to immediately release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the former director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, citing serious concerns about his health and reports that he has been subjected to abuse while in detention. Dr. Abu Safiya has been held by Israeli authorities without charge since his arrest during a military operation at the hospital in December 2024. The UN Independent International […]

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Sudanese Refugee Teacher Keeps Hope Alive Through Education in War Torn Community

For many Sudanese children displaced by war, the classroom has become as uncertain as the future itself. But in the Libyan town of Tajoura, one refugee teacher is determined to ensure that conflict does not rob an entire generation of its education. After fleeing Sudan's civil war, 58 year old teacher Mabrouk Non built a simple classroom using tree branches and pieces of wood. Despite the modest setting, his English […]

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Aircraft Fault Delays Fourth Evacuation Flight for Nigerians Leaving South Africa

The Federal Government has postponed the fourth evacuation flight for Nigerians returning from South Africa after a technical fault was detected on the aircraft scheduled for the operation. The delay affects 270 Nigerians who had volunteered to return home amid rising anti migrant tensions and security concerns in South Africa. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Air Peace aircraft was grounded in Johannesburg after cracks were discovered on […]

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Peter Obi Raises Safety Concerns, Says 2027 Presidential Bid Is Not Guaranteed

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has said he cannot be certain he will contest Nigeria's 2027 presidential election, revealing that his biggest concern is whether he will even be alive by then. Speaking during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Obi said the challenges facing opposition politicians have made the political environment increasingly difficult. Responding to a question about his 2027 ambition, Obi said, "I might not […]

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Cuba’s Fragile Power Grid Fails Again, Triggering Another Nationwide Blackout And Renewed Public Frustration

Cuba is working to restore electricity after another nationwide collapse of its power grid plunged millions into darkness, deepening an energy crisis that has gripped the Caribbean nation for months. Although authorities have gradually restored power to parts of the island, many communities remain without electricity as officials continue efforts to stabilize the aging network. The latest outage also triggered protests in parts of Havana, where frustrated residents demanded a […]

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French Court Allows Marine Le Pen to Run for President but Upholds Electronic Monitoring Order

A French appeals court has ruled that far right leader Marine Le Pen can contest the country's next presidential election while upholding an order requiring her to wear an electronic monitoring tag as part of an ongoing legal case. The decision marks a partial legal victory for Le Pen, who had appealed restrictions imposed following her conviction over the misuse of European Parliament funds. While the court lifted the immediate […]

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