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Starmer making big mistake, says Trump in fresh attack on Chagos deal
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (780+ words) WASHINGTON " US President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the UK's plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back an important military base. He said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was making a big mistake by entering…...
Mozambique braces as cyclone leaves Madagascar port city in ruins
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (491+ words) MAPUTO " Nearly 40 people have been killed and more than 12,000 others displaced after Cyclone Gezani slammed into Madagascar's second-largest city earlier this week, as Mozambique braced for the storm's arrival. Updating its tolls as assessments progressed, Madagascar's National Office for Risk…...
Spring paints Saqf in shades of purple in Hail
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (21+ words) Spring paints Saqf in shades of purple in Hail'Saudi Gazette HAIL " As spring settles over the Hail Region, the mountainous highl...
Alswaha: Trust, technology and talent are essential for an inclusive digital future
2+ week, 17+ hour ago (591+ words) RIYADH " Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation to build an inclusive digital future founded on trust, talent empowerment, and the effective use of advanced technologies, foremost among them artificial intelligence.He…...
NCM forecasts dust storms hitting 5 regions
3+ week, 1+ day ago (539+ words) RIYADH " The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) warned of dust storms and strong winds affecting five regions, with Qassim experiencing the worst conditions among 17 governorates. The center cautioned that the Qassim region will be impacted by blowing dust, accompanied by…...
Seven killed in Uganda clashes as Museveni dominates election results
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (134+ words) At least seven people were killed in violence overnight in central Uganda, police said on Friday, "as President Yoweri Museveni has dominated results of Thursday's presidential election. KAMPALA " At least seven people were killed in violence overnight in central Uganda,…...
'A bullet went through my skull': Tanzania abduction survivor
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (101+ words) MBEYA " In the wake of his abduction on a highway in Tanzania's main city Dar es Salaam, social media activist Edgar Mwakabela, better known as Sativa, says he came close to death.He describes in 'A bullet went through my…...
Namibian road crash kills 14, including 11 correctional officers
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (93+ words) A head-on collision in southern Namibia has killed 14 people, including 11 correctional officers and a police officer. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah mourned the victims and vowed support for families. Namibian road crash kills 14, including 11 correctional officers LUSAKA, Zambia " Eleven members of the…...
Survivors of South Africa's horrific building fire now live in fear of guns
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (405+ words) JOHANNESBURG " Blackened by soot, the gutted and derelict remains of South Africa's infamous Usindiso building in central Johannesburg are an unintentional memorial to the 76 people who died here Survivors of South Africa's horrific building fire now live in fear of…...
'All sides' to blame in Prince Harry charity row, watchdog finds
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (78+ words) There was no evidence of widespread bullying, harassment or misogyny at the Sentebale charity founded by Prince Harry, the charity regulator has found. 'All sides' to blame in Prince Harry charity row, watchdog finds LONDON " There was no evidence of…...