Fri 11 September 2026: Switzerland will ban the purchase and import of gold originating from Sudan and prohibit the sale of certain goods used in gold mining and extraction, aligning measures with sanctions adopted by the EU, the Swiss government said Wednesday. The Federal Council said it remained “extremely concerned” about the “dire humanitarian situation” […]
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Fri 11 September 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ US doubles down on Afrikaner persecution claim: And while claims that Afrikaners are under attack in SA have been debunked time and again, Donald Trump’s administration continues to cling to the narrative, portraying the minority group as victims of persecution and racial […]
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Thu 10 September 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: 👇🏼 ◼️ Six South Africans still missing after Nepal flash floods as DNA sent for identification: DNA profiles from biological relatives of the missing South Africans have now been sent to Nepalese police and Interpol in Kathmandu to assist with identification efforts. The process […]
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Thu 10 September 2026: WTO Says AI-Related Demand Helps Sustain Merchandise Trade Growth Global merchandise trade continued to strengthen in mid-2026 despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over trade policies, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said Wednesday. The WTO’s Goods Trade Barometer rose to 102 in July, up from 101.7 in June, indicating that trade […]
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Thu 10 September 2026: Inquiry Follows Undercover Report; Two Senior Aides Resign British police have launched a criminal investigation into allegations that Reform UK breached electoral law in connection with foreign funding, according to media reports on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police Special Enquiry Team is incorporating the investigation into an existing inquiry into other donations […]
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Thu 10 September 2026: Islamabad Seeks to Prevent Yemen Conflict From Escalating Into Wider Regional Crisis Pakistan has delivered a warning to Iran to rein in its Yemeni Houthi allies after the group intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia, in a coordinated effort to prevent the crisis from spiralling, Reuters reported, citing Saudi, Pakistani and Iranian […]
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Thu 10 September 2026: The Nigerian government has been involved in a secret ceasefire with Boko Haram for the past three months, according to an investigation by The New Humanitarian, in a development that could mark a rare pause in years of fighting in northeastern Nigeria. The reported truce began in June after negotiations that […]
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Wed 09 September 2026: US President Donald Trump praised Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after it secured a record result in a state election, attributing its rise to opposition to the country’s immigration policies. “Wow! The Populist Party in Germany just had a really big night,” Trump said Tuesday in a post on […]
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Wed 09 September 2026: Possible Military Action Would Mark Major Test for Mecca Defense Pact Pakistan is likely to carry out airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen at Saudi Arabia’s request, Türkiye Today reported, citing Pakistani sources. One source said the attacks could take place soon and would be publicly announced shortly afterward. A Pakistani […]
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Wed 09 September 2026: As President Ruto orders the closure of foreign-owned small businesses, the nation grapples with competing visions for its informal economy—one rooted in protectionism, the other in infrastructure investment. Grace Muthoni wakes before dawn each day to make the journey to Gikomba Market in Nairobi, where she sells second-hand clothing. For seven […]
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