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Politics
Russia Says It Leads the World in Nuclear Power and Plans to Build 30 Gigawatts More
Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia is the global leader in nuclear power plant construction. He said Russia is the only country in the world with expertise across the entire nuclear energy chain. The statements came during a meeting
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Politics
America threatens to cut ties with Belgium’s Ghent University following Cofnas’ suspension
The suspension of Nathan Cofnas, the white Researcher at the center of the alleged racial death of a former black Professor, Jason Arday, the United States of America has termed Ghent University’s action taken against the researcher as unwarranted and means to
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Sport
FIFA President Gianni Infantino may be facing a growing challenge from within one of his most important support bases: Africa
Senior figures from several African football federations have reportedly begun sounding out possible alternatives to Infantino ahead of the next FIFA presidential election, amid mounting concerns about his leadership and the direction of world football.
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Politics
Türkiye’s Syria Strategy Could Create a New Problem for Israel
Continued supplying weapons, military equipment, training, and logistical support to Syria’s post-Assad interim government through defense cooperation agreements. But what is Ankara’s bigger objective? Is Türkiye trying to strengthen Syria in a way that could keep Israel locked into a prolonged regional conflict
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Politics
NATO Conducts Major Air Operation Near Russia’s Kaliningrad Enclave
Has reportedly conducted an unprecedented air-power deployment near Russia’s heavily militarized Kaliningrad enclave, in a major demonstration of allied capabilities amid rising tensions with Moscow. The large-scale operation reportedly involved between 25 and 50 allied aircraft operating over Poland and the Baltic states. The deployment
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Politics
Germany Considers €12 Billion Long-Range Missile Investment Amid Russian Threats
Reportedly seriously considering investing €12 billion to acquire long-range missiles, as Berlin seeks to strengthen its military capabilities in response to growing tensions with Russia. According to Western media reports, Germany has faced increasingly frequent security threats and warnings linked to Russia, particularly because
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Africa & World
South Africans Call for Ramaphosa to be Given a Third Term as Video of President’s Humble Moment Goes Viral Online
Video of President Cyril Ramaphosa casually walking through a venue and greeting people has gone viral on social media, with many users praising his leadership style and describing him as a calm and approachable
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Politics
U.S. Threatens Major New Sanctions on Iran
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Threatens Major New Sanctions on Iran The United States has warned that Monday could mark a major turning point for Iran, referring to the planned measures as “D-Day” and describing them as potentially devastating in scale. Washington has threatened to impose a…
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Politics
Brian Mundubile accuses state of moving to block election petition as deadline nears
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has accused the Zambian government of working to derail his planned Constitutional Court challenge to President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election, with the seven-day window to file the petition closing on Monday, 24 August. The Electoral Commission of Zambia declared Hichilema winner of…
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Politics
Katele Kalumba alleges UPND plot to arrest him for treason as party, police deny knowledge
Former home affairs minister Katele Kalumba says he has uncovered a scheme by United Party for National Development officials to have him arrested and charged with treason, an allegation both the ruling party and police say they know nothing about. Kalumba told journalists that he…
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Politics
Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe: “Thank God Mundubile lost”
BRIEFING | Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe Veteran politician and former PF secretary-general Wynter Kabimba has emerged strongly in support of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema following the August 13 election, while backing firm state action in the continuing investigation into alleged…
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Politics
Linda Kasonde drops citizen election petition as Zambia enters decisive post-poll week
BRIEFING | Kasonde drops citizen election petition as Zambia enters decisive post-poll week Zambia begins a new week with one proposed challenge to the August 13 general election now abandoned, while the country waits to see whether Brian Mundubile will proceed with his separate presidential…
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Politics
The State Knows More than You Think: How Whisky Provided the Intelligence- Saviour Chishimba
THE STATE KNOWS MORE THAN YOU THINK: HOW WHISKY PROVIDED THE INTELLIGENCE The State does not have to be in the room to know what happened in the room. There is an old Bemba saying, “Ubwalwa ni nsokolola twebo” (Beer reveals secrets). Many years ago…
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Politics
Turkey vs Israel: Military Power Comparison 2026
According to figures attributed to Global Firepower 2026, Turkey and Israel have significant military capabilities, but their strengths are distributed very differently. TURKEY Personnel Total military and security personnel: over 1 million Active personnel: 481,000 Reserve personnel: 380,000 Paramilitary forces: 150,000 Army: 401,500 Air…
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Politics
Zelenskyy Welcomes Western Allies to Kyiv Ahead of Independence Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Western leaders and senior officials arriving in Kyiv on August 23, one day before Ukraine marks its Independence Day. The visits come as Ukraine seeks to strengthen coordination with its European partners amid continued Russian attacks and growing pressure on
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Politics
Iran Responds to Trump by Declaring California Its “New Territory”
Iran has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim over the Strait of Hormuz by publishing a map portraying California as “new territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” The image was shared through an Iranian government-linked account on X on August 19, appearing to
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Politics
UK-France Push Separate Coalition to Protect Shipping in Strait of Hormuz
And France are reportedly working to establish a separate international coalition of around 12 countries focused on protecting commercial shipping and supporting safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed coalition would operate independently from NATO, with participating countries potentially contributing naval
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Politics
A US Court Just Gave the FBI One Month to Explain Why Tinubu’s Criminal Records are Still Secret
Deadline is set. The FBI has one month to explain in court why Bola Tinubu’s criminal records should remain sealed from the public. This comes after a judge already rejected Tinubu’s attempt to delay the release
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Politics
Real Madrid will suffer so long as Jose Mourinho does not establish a hierarchy between these egos
The complementarity will only be effective if one knows he’s playing for the other. That creates balance across the entire team. It’s not by chance that PSG with Neymar, Messi and Mbappe did not work. There was no
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Politics
Iranian Lawmaker Warns Gulf States over U.s. Military Aircraft
Parliamentarian Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has issued a warning to Gulf states hosting U.S. military assets. Rezaei claimed that U.S. fighter jets and aerial refueling aircraft are currently stationed at airbases in the United Arab Emirates,
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Politics
Iran Says Regional States are Discussing a New Security and Economic Cooperation Framework
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reportedly said, for the first time, that neighboring countries have contacted Tehran to discuss the creation of a new regional system for security and economic cooperation. Ghalibaf said the United States has endangered the security
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Politics
Zelensky and Macron Move to Accelerate France-Ukraine Military Cooperation
President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron held nearly two hours of talks on August 22, focusing heavily on Ukraine’s urgent need for air-defense systems and missiles. Macron reportedly expressed France’s readiness to help Ukraine secure additional Patriot missiles from other international partners. France
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Politics
Iran-Linked Hackers Reportedly Shut Down British Power Plant for Four Days
Allegedly linked to Iran reportedly gained control of a small power plant in the United Kingdom, forcing the facility to suspend operations for four days, according to The Telegraph. The incident has reportedly been described as the first successful cyberattack targeting British electricity
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Politics
Japan Scrambles F-15 Fighters after Chinese Y-9 Reconnaissance Flight
Self-Defense Force reportedly scrambled F-15 fighter jets after a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance aircraft was detected operating over the East China Sea. The Chinese aircraft reportedly flew south of the Danjo Islands, before heading toward Okinawa and eventually returning to China. Japanese authorities said the
