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Congo to enforce 10% local share requirement for miners
The Democratic Republic of Congo will begin enforcing a 2018 law from July 31 that requires mining companies to transfer 10% of their equity to…
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Italy to host Global Alliance meeting in Rome
Italy will host a meeting of the Global Alliance for a two-state solution in Rome on July 28–29, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani…
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Myanmar leader to meet Thai prime minister
Thailand's foreign minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told AFP that Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing will meet Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul in…
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Ji announces nationwide highway blockade over petroleum levy
Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan (JI) emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman announced a nationwide highway blockade and sit-ins on Aug 7 as part of the party's…
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ADM names Jeff Rowe chief operating officer
ADM appointed Jeff Rowe as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective August 17, 2026, and said he will oversee the company's…
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Defaulted borrowers surge after U.S. student loan pause ends
An Associated Press analysis found more than 4.2 million additional borrowers entered student loan default between April 2025 and March 2026 after…
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Canada to keep bridge tolls until investment repaid
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will not share toll revenues from the new Gordie Howe bridge linking Windsor and Detroit until Canada recovers…
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Matlala testimony postponed to September amid plea-deal dispute
Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's scheduled testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has been postponed to September 1 after his lawyer applied for…
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Venezuelan opposition selects Dinorah Figuera to lead dialogue talks
The interim Venezuelan government has announced US-backed formal talks with opposition figures aimed at "strengthening democracy" after earthquakes…
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U.S. reinstates blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced the United States is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge a 20% toll on eligible…
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India and Japan deepen defence and technology cooperation
India and Japan held their eighth Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on July 13, 2026, with delegations led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and…
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UK proscribes Iran's Revolutionary Guard over threats to life
The UK government has officially proscribed Iran's Revolutionary Guard after stating the force posed "threats to life and intimidation on UK soil"…
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Investors return to Apple after AI worries hit chip and cloud stocks
Investors are moving back into Apple shares after a sell-off tied to a disappointing presentation of upcoming AI features, with the stock rallying…
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Iran and U.S. seize control of Strait of Hormuz
On day 135 of the Iran War, Iran and the United States each declared they now command the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks across the Gulf…
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Japan urges pension funds to boost domestic asset allocations
Japan's finance minister suggested that the $1.8 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund and other retirement funds increase allocations to…
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Drones strike Moscow region killing three and injuring five
A nighttime drone attack in the Moscow region produced civilian casualties and property damage across multiple towns. Governor Andrey Vorobyov…
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Analyst says Imran Khan's political standing separate from imprisonment
Siddique Jan assessed that Imran Khan is the most popular political leader in Pakistan since Muhammad Ali Jinnah, with a strong voter base across all…
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Nippon Paint makes offers for Akzo Nobel paints unit
Nippon Paint has made multiple offers for Akzo Nobel's decorative paints business in the past month, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with…
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Japan prime minister visits India to deepen ties
Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi visited India as Tokyo and New Delhi agreed to advance cooperation in defence and security, economic…
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World Economic Forum warns housing unaffordability will persist through 2040
A World Economic Forum report, with input from Marsh, says housing unaffordability will be a defining economic and health challenge through 2040 and…
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Syrian president calls for new chapter as parliament convenes
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa addressed the newly elected People's Assembly at its first session and called for "a new chapter" in Syria's…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on neighbors and ships
Saudi Arabia issued a strong condemnation after Iran launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours and commercial ships, including incidents in the…
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Federal ministry approves SSCE exam fee increase to N50,000
Federal education authorities approved a uniform N50,000 registration fee for the senior secondary certificate examination (SSCE) administered by…
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Senator Graham dies while leading Senate budget panel
Graham died while serving as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and as a member of the Appropriations, Judiciary, and Environment and Public…
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