Fri 19 June 2026: US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday released newly declassified documents related to the origins of COVID-19, alleging they reveal links between US-funded research, the Wuhan Institute of Virology and actions by former top US health official Anthony Fauci. “The COVID-19 pandemic caused tremendous hardship and pain for millions […]
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Fri 19 June 2026: Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway. Oil prices have begun rising again as an agreement between the United States and Iran hangs in the balance. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 0.65 percent on Friday, after falling as much as 0.9 percent earlier in the day, […]
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Fri 19 June 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ Government will withdraw previously proposed tax increases: Ramaphosa did not provide further details on which previously proposed tax increases will be withdrawn in this financial year. It is also possible that the President was referring to previously proposed taxes, which have already […]
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Fri 19 June 2026: The United Arab Emirates is working on a major plan to eliminate its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz after the recent closure of the critical waterway exposed the vulnerability of Gulf trade and energy flows, Anadolu Agency reports. UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi said the country is moving […]
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Fri 19 June 2026: Global football body Fifa is branding the World Cup 2026 – and global football in general – as a celebration of inclusivity and diversity. It’s presented as a harbinger of peace and hope, and even somehow a saviour of African migrants who drown while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. The humanitarian posturing should not […]
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Fri 19 June 2026: The United Nations has, for the third consecutive year, included the Israeli armed and security forces among parties that commit grave violations against children in armed conflict, according to a report. Seen by Anadolu on Wednesday, the yet-to-be-released report, which contains data for 2025, said: “In 2025, violations against children in […]
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Thu 18 June 2026: Sleep can be one of the trickiest things for families with little kids. It’s not just important for parental sanity or a child’s grumpiness levels the next day. Sleep is crucial for brain development, especially in the early years. We also know getting enough sleep is important for learning and maintaining a healthy weight. Screen […]
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Thu 18 June 2026: The Maldives will receive 100 electric water taxis over the next three years in a boost for a “cleaner, quieter, and more scalable” model for island transportation. It will also help the island nation, known for its rich luxury tourism, reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030, according to a […]
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Thu 18 June 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today:* 👇🏼 ◼️ No more sold slots: According to the department, the upgrade follows years of abuse of the previous booking platform by syndicates and other unscrupulous individuals who exploited vulnerabilities in the system to block appointment slots and sell them on to desperate citizens. […]
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Thu 18 June 2026: US official gives clearest account yet of deal set to be signed by US and Iran Friday; Iran has not confirmed text. A senior United States official has read the text of a memorandum of understanding to end the US-Israel war with Iran during a call with reporters. The account is the clearest […]
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