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Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma? | Politics News
In a widely expected move, South Africa’s governing African National Congress (ANC) party suspended former President Jacob Zuma on Monday, just months ahead of the presidential election. In a statement on X, the ANC accused Zuma of insubordination and said his suspension was justified because of “exceptional circumstances”. The move follows months of turbulence between Zuma and current President Cyril…
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How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India | Shipping News
New Delhi, India – Demand for India’s Basmati, the long-grain aromatic rice, from traditional buyers in the Middle East, the US and Europe has dropped as it has become costly. The reason is the escalating tensions in the Red Sea, the shortest and most efficient trade route for ships moving from Asia to Europe. Attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis from Yemen…
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Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case | Imran Khan News
Verdict comes a day after another court convicted Khan for leaking state secrets and gave him a 10-year prison sentence. Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to the illegal selling of state gifts. An accountability court in Rawalpindi, which deals…
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Myanmar’s NUG says anti-coup forces ‘edging closer’ to defeating generals | Military News
Myanmar’s anti-coup forces say they are moving closer to victory over the generals who seized power in a coup three years ago, energised by the successes of a major offensive that began at the end of October. Speaking from an undisclosed location inside Myanmar at an online forum, NUG Acting President Duwa Lashi La said anti-coup forces had made “stunning…
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What’s behind the renewed violence on South Sudan’s border with Sudan? | TV Shows
More than 50 people were killed in the violence along the border between Sudan and South Sudan. The disputed Abyei region along the border between Sudan and South Sudan is under curfew after attacks by a South Sudanese rebel group. More than 50 people were killed in the violence, including women, children and UN peacekeepers. The area has been volatile…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 707 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 707th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Fighting Four people in two villages in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region near the Russian border were killed in Russian shelling, while a woman died in a new assault on the devastated eastern Ukrainian town of Avdiivka, according to local…
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‘Slank U’: Indonesian presidential candidates try to harness power of music | Elections News
Medan, Indonesia – On a blisteringly hot and thundery day in the city of Medan, fans peeled off their T-shirts and hoisted each other up onto shoulders to get a better view of one of Indonesia’s most famous rock bands. “Don’t forget to spread the virus of peace across Indonesia” Slank’s frontman and lead vocalist, Akhadi Wira Satriaji, better known…
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South Korea beat Saudi Arabia on penalties to reach Asian Cup last eight | Football News
South Korea beat Saudi Arabia 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the Asian Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling last-16 tie ended 1-1 in extra time at Education City Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday. After South Korea’s Cho Gue-sung equalised in second-half added time to cancel Abdullah Radif’s opener, Sami Al-Najei and Abdulrahman Ghareeb had their penalties saved to…
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Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne | Politics News
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The last time a Sultan from the state of Johor was on the throne of Malaysia in the late 1980s, the country was embroiled in a constitutional crisis as then-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad sought to clip the wings of the judiciary. Now, as the current Johor Sultan becomes king, Malaysia is facing a corruption crackdown which…
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South Korea’s stunning comeback breaks Saudi Arabian hearts | AFC Asian Cup News
Saudi Arabia dominated for much of the last 16 Asian Cup clash but it was South Korea who emerged victorious on penalties. Education City Stadium, Qatar – It was a case of so near yet so far for thousands of Saudi Arabia fans, whose team faltered in the penalty shootout in their round-of-16 match against South Korea and were knocked…
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