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Britain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's Xi

Britain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's Xi3+ hour ago   (930+ words) Chinese Premier Li Qiang (L) and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer inspect a Chinese honour guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 29, 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping told Starmer their countries must "strengthen…...

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South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region1+ week, 4+ day ago   (374+ words) South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique. Heavy rains and storms have battered the two southern African countries for weeks, claiming more than…...

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Johannesburg gets rushed makeover for G20 chiefs

Johannesburg gets rushed makeover for G20 chiefs2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (693+ words) Johannesburg has in recent years sunk into disrepair Authorities have been clearing street vendors ahead of the summit Johannesburg is South Africa's financial capital Workers have been sprucing up the city in preparation for the summit A G20 sign was defaced…...

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Low turnout as Tanzania votes without an opposition

Low turnout as Tanzania votes without an opposition3+ mon, 16+ hour ago   (672+ words) Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been put on trial for treason President Samia Suluhu Hassan faced opposition from within her party when she took over in 2021, analysts say Billboards of Hassan are everywhere across Tanzania Polls opened in…...

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G20 president S.Africa warns global turmoil hurts poorer nations

G20 president S.Africa warns global turmoil hurts poorer nations7+ mon, 3+ day ago   (549+ words) Log out Log in Register Activate Subscribe Account Management South Africa's Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said he hopes the G20 will encourage peace Global fragmentation is fuelling unprecedented turmoil and disproportionately harming poorer nations, South Africa's foreign minister warned Thursday, urging…...