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Gulf States Plan to Remove US Bases and Replace Them with Chinese Economic Zones
Several Gulf countries are reportedly considering plans to reduce or remove American military bases from their territories. The stated intention is to develop expanded Chinese-backed economic zones and investment projects. The move would be a major strategic shift. It would reduce
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Politics
NATO Conducts Electronic Warfare Exercise Near Russian-Militarized Kaliningrad
NATO has conducted a major air exercise near Russia’s heavily militarized Kaliningrad exclave, in a show of force aimed at demonstrating the alliance’s capabilities along its eastern flank. The large-scale deployment reportedly involved between 25 and 50 allied aircraft operating over Poland and the Baltic…
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Politics
China’s Extraordinary Economic Rise: From $361 Billion to a $21 Trillion Economy
In the 1990s, Germany’s economy was roughly four times larger than China’s. Today, in 2026, China’s economy is several times larger than Germany’s, highlighting one of the most dramatic economic transformations of the modern era. Over roughly 36 years, China’s nominal GDP
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Politics
Iran Reportedly Invited to Join Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
BREAKING: Iran Reportedly Invited to Join Mecca Joint Defence Agreement Iran has reportedly been invited to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a proposed security framework involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye. 🔴 Mehdi Rahimi, head of Iran’s parliamentary news agency Khaneh Mellat, told Al-Mayadeen…
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Politics
Syria Seeks Path to Join Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
Syria is exploring ways to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which currently brings together Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, according to Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. The agreement is based on a collective-defense principle, under which an attack against one member would be treated…
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Politics
Scott Jennings Downplays Reports He Could Replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
CNN commentator Scott Jennings is pushing back on reports that he is among the leading contenders to succeed outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. During a recent appearance, Jennings was asked about speculation surrounding a possible move into the White House
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Politics
State House denies claims of arbitrary arrests as Kalala backs Kabulonga operation
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Politics
Israeli Forces Advance Into Southern Syria
Israeli forces have reportedly advanced with several military vehicles into Ma’ariya village in the western countryside of Daraa, southern Syria, according to Syrian media reports. The reported movement comes amid continued Israeli military activity along areas of southern Syria near the Golan Heights, where tensions…
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Politics
Syria–Israel Security Talks Report
And Israel have reportedly begun preliminary talks on security cooperation aimed at reducing Israeli strikes against key military sites linked to the Syrian government in Damascus. According to reports, the head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency and Syria’s Foreign Minister held preliminary discussions in Baku…
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Politics
Trump Sends Pakistan’s Asim Munir to Tehran as Iran Talks Enter New Phase
President Donald Trump has reportedly dispatched Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir to Tehran in an effort to jump-start negotiations with Iran, with the Pakistani military chief expected to arrive in the Iranian capital tomorrow. If confirmed, the move would represent a
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Politics
Finland Will Send Ukraine 90% of Jointly Produced Drones
Finland and Ukraine are finalizing an agreement to jointly manufacture drones, President Alexander Stubb announced. Under the planned arrangement, nine out of every ten systems produced will go directly to Ukraine, while Finland retains the remaining 10%. This is what modern support should look like…
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Politics
U.S. Bombers and Stealth Fighters Roar Over Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington
Major U.S. military flyover took place over the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., featuring an impressive lineup of American military aircraft. The flyover included B-2 Spirit, B-1B Lancer and B-52 Stratofortress bombers, accompanied by F-35A Lightning II and F-22
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Politics
U.S. Plans $725 Million Payment Toward UN Debt
Trump administration has notified Congress of plans to allocate $725 million to the United Nations as part of efforts to address outstanding U.S. contributions. The proposed payment would cover only a portion of the billions of dollars the United Nations says Washington owes, while the…
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Politics
Meloni Says Italy is Not the Spare Wheel to France and Germany Anymore
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has declared she is leading the biggest revolution for her nation. A revolution of pride. She told The New York Times that Rome must claim its place among global decision-makers. Italy must stop being the spare wheel
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Zambia
Accept defeat, a petition would be futile, Musokotwane tells Mundubile
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Health
Zambia embarks on major drive to improve hospital equipment
Government is pursuing a nationwide programme to strengthen medical-equipment capacity in clinics and hospitals, with a focus on cancer diagnosis and other critical services.
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Zambia
I’ve not yet conceded defeat in Chama North – Mung’andu
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Crime & Courts
Eight suspected criminals linked to Real Friends Shopping Complex nabbed in Kalikiliki police operation
Police in Lusaka have arrested 8 suspected criminals believed to be behind a spate of break-ins reported in Kalikiliki and Mtendere East Compounds, particularly at Real Friends Shopping Complex, Bola-Bet and Linbets. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Chipo Kaitisha, said Mtendere Police Station also recorded…
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Lifestyle
Church mother bodies condemn post-election social media hate, division
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Sport
Brighton start Premier League season with 4-0 rout of 10-man Villa
Brighton lanched their Premier League campaign with a dominant 4-0 win over 10-man Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. It took the Seagulls just eight minutes to open the scoring as Maxim de Cuyper forced an own goal from Victor Lindelof before the…
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Sport
Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback
Manchester City made a winning start to life without Pep Guardiola as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth on Sunday in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League game as the Spaniard’s replacement. Marcus Tavernier’s first half goal…
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Sport
Szoboszlai’s last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw against Newcastle in Andoni Iraola’s first match in charge of the Reds. Iraola is the figurehead of a new era for Liverpool after Arne Slot’s…
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Crime & Courts
State opposes bail for businessman Findlay in terrorism case
The State has told the Lusaka High Court that businessman Harry Valden Findlay is not entitled to bail, arguing that the terrorism-related offence he faces is non-bailable under the Anti-Terrorism and Non-Proliferation Act. The State has consequently asked the court to dismiss Findlay’s application for…
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Politics
“Thank God Mundubile lost” – Kabimba warns Zambia could have faced civil war
1,062 ViewsLUSAKA — Former Justice Minister and Economic Front president Wynter Kabimba says Zambia could have descended into civil war had opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu won the August 13 presidential election. Kabimba, a former PF Secretary General, said…
