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World

Bahrain Reopens Embassy in Beirut, Appoints Resident Ambassador After Four-Year Diplomatic Strain

Bahrain has announced plans to reopen its embassy in Beirut and appoint a resident ambassador, signaling a significant step toward restoring diplomatic relations...

World

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus announces national elections to be held in April 2026, following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and interim leader of Bangladesh, announced that national elections would be held in the first half...

World

Algerian President Tebboune Chairs Meeting to Activate One-Stop Shop Service

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has initiated a significant reform to streamline the country’s investment processes by activating the One-Stop Shop service. This move...

World

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announces completion of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, set for inauguration in September 2025.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile River, marking a significant...

Metro

President Trump Launches Yearlong 250th Anniversary Celebrations with Rally in Iowa

President Donald Trump launched a yearlong series of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary with a rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des...

World

EU Enhances Relations with South Africa to Counter Global Power Shifts

European Union (EU) and South Africa convened their eighth bilateral summit in Cape Town, underscoring a mutual commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership...

Politics

President Trump Signs Landmark ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ into Law on Independence Day, Implementing Sweeping Tax Cuts and Welfare Reductions Amidst Political Turmoil

U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s comprehensive legislative package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” by a vote of...

World

European Markets Brace for Volatility Amid U.S. Tariff Deadline and Trade Negotiations

European markets are currently navigating heightened volatility as the July 9 deadline approaches for the United States to impose new tariffs on European...

World

Illicit ‘blood gold’ trade fuels conflict in West Africa’s Sahel region

In the Sahel region of West Africa, the illicit trade in gold, often termed “blood gold,” has become a significant driver of conflict...

World

U.S. President Donald Trump to Host First African Leaders’ Summit of Second Term from July 9-11, 2025, in Washington, D.C

President Donald Trump is set to host his first African leaders’ summit of his second term from July 9 to 11, 2025, in...