Fri 10 April 2026: Humanity & Inclusion says people with disabilities face extreme challenges amid war and humanitarian crisis. The humanitarian situation has reached “catastrophic levels” for civilians and is even more critical for persons with disabilities three years into the war in Sudan, the nongovernmental organisation Humanity & Inclusion says. The war between the […]
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Fri 10 April 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ Ramaphosa Phala Phala scandal IPID flags SAPS officers for alleged cover-up: The report details how Rhoode allegedly led an unofficial operation to track down suspects and recover the stolen money. It found that suspects were interviewed at the farm, and that individuals […]
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Fri 10 April 2026: Melania calls for Congress to holding survivors’ hearing but does not say why she chose to speak on the issue. United States First Lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a rare speech delivered from the White House. During the brief address on […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: Britain deployed its armed forces to deter Russian submarines from attacking its cables and pipelines when they spent around a month in British waters earlier this year, defence minister John Healey said on Thursday. Healey said British forces and allies including Norway tracked and deterred malign activity by the Russian vessels, […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the US and Israeli attack on Iran, a Reuters news agency report says. Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz – a route for about a fifth of global oil and […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: China has said that Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to “discuss a comprehensive plan to resolve issues” affecting ties, emphasising the need for dialogue and consultation. The agreement was reached during seven days of talks that concluded Tuesday in the northwestern Chinese city of Urumqi in Xinjiang province, Chinese foreign ministry […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: The war in the Middle East is driving major disruptions in global energy markets and risks worsening food insecurity, particularly in low-income, import-dependent countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Food Program (WFP) warned Wednesday. In a joint statement, the institutions said the conflict […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: Proposals include stricter obligations on platforms to verify users’ ages, as well as new legislation targeting spread of non-consensual AI-generated content A growing number of European countries are moving to limit minor’s access to social media amid rising concern over the impact of online platforms on young people’s mental health and […]
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Thu 09 April 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ Nearly 5 000 South Africans take up Trump’s refugee offer: The Trump administration has essentially ended refugee admissions as part of a crackdown on immigration but made an exception for South Africa’s white Afrikaans community. All of 4 499 people listed as resettled […]
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Wed 08 April 2026: Oman’s transport minister said on Wednesday that no fees can be imposed on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz under international agreements signed by Muscat. Transport Minister Said Al-Maawali made the remarks during a Shura Council session in response to a question about potential transit charges. “Oman’s position on the Strait […]
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