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Politics
Putin Threatens to Strike Ukraine’s Infrastructure
President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Ukrainian attacks targeting Russian logistics infrastructure will trigger retaliatory strikes against infrastructure inside Ukraine. Putin said Ukrainian strikes have failed to provide Kyiv with a meaningful advantage on the battlefield, while claiming that Russia’s own strikes have been…
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Politics
Israel Reportedly Tracked Turkish Arms Transfers to Syria, Jerusalem Post Reports
A major Turkish intelligence and military operation in Syria is reportedly coming into focus after Israeli forces detected what they described as extensive Turkish efforts to transfer weapons, ammunition, air-defense systems and advanced radar equipment to Syrian forces. According to a report cited by
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Politics
NATO Reportedly Rejects Turkey’s Call for Joint Military Action against Israel
Has reportedly rejected Turkey’s request for joint military action against Israel following an Israeli strike targeting interests linked to Turkey in Syria. The reported development highlights the growing tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv, with Turkey demanding a stronger response to what it
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Politics
Turkey Signals It Could Confront Israel Without NATO Support
URGENT: TURKEY SIGNALS IT COULD CONFRONT ISRAEL WITHOUT NATO SUPPORT Turkey is reportedly preparing to handle its escalating tensions with Israel on its own, without seeking military assistance from NATO. The development comes as tensions between Ankara and Tel Aviv continue to rise, putting Turkey’s…
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Politics
Russia Deploys More Nuclear Specialists to Iran
Russia has reportedly redeployed additional nuclear specialists to Iran, including personnel working at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, according to Bloomberg. Around 42 specialists from Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom are currently at the facility, up from approximately 20 in April. Moscow is reportedly planning…
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Politics
Erdogan Clarifies Turkey’s Syria Mission as U.S. Moves to Prevent Further Escalation
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sought to clarify Ankara’s intentions in Syria, amid growing tensions following an Israeli strike that reportedly targeted a joint Turkish-Syrian military facility. Erdogan said Turkey has no plans to establish a permanent military base or maintain a
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Politics
Putin Says Russian Forces Have Accelerated Offensive Operations
RUSSIA: PUTIN SAYS RUSSIAN FORCES HAVE ACCELERATED OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russian forces have accelerated their offensive operations in Ukraine and continue to successfully achieve the objectives of what Moscow calls its “special military operation.” Putin made the remarks during…
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Africa & World
Botswana President Duma Boko Calls for Open Borders Across SADC
SAYING FREER MOVEMENT OF GOODS AND MORE FLEXIBLE TRADE ROUTES ARE KEY TO BOOSTING REGIONAL TRADE, ATTRACTING INVESTMENT AND GROWING SOUTHERN AFRICA’S ECONOMY Botswana President Duma Boko has called for more open borders and trade corridors across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), arguing that
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Politics
U.s. – Turkey – Syria: Trump Reportedly Asked Erdoğan Why Turkey Didn’t Take Control of Syria
Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack has reportedly revealed that President Donald Trump once asked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan a striking question about Ankara’s role in Syria: “Why didn’t you just take control of Syria?” According to Barrack,
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Politics
Israel Strikes Joint Turkish-Syrian Military Position Again
Has reportedly carried out another strike against a military position where Turkish and Syrian forces were jointly stationed, further escalating tensions between Israel and Türkiye and raising fresh questions over Ankara’s response. The reported strike targeted a facility hosting personnel from both the Turkish and…
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Politics
Turkey Reportedly Helps Syria Build New Air Defense Shield
Turkey is reportedly helping Syria develop a new, layered air-defense network, in what could mark a major shift in the region’s military balance. New images reportedly show Turkish air-defense systems being delivered to Syria, including the SİPER and HİSAR families of surface-to-air missile systems. According…
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Politics
Ukraine Reports Long-Range Strikes on Russian Refinery and Military Targets
Says its forces carried out a series of long-range strikes against targets inside Russia and in the Black Sea over the past 24 hours. Among the reported targets was the Novokuybyshevsk oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region, located around 1,000 kilometers from the front
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Politics
Putin Threatens Ukraine’s Farms—and the Food Supply of Millions
Has openly threatened to intensify attacks against Ukraine’s most vulnerable economic sectors, specifically identifying agricultural production and exports. He claimed Ukraine “opened Pandora’s box” by striking Russian economic infrastructure. But Russia invaded Ukraine, withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and has repeatedly attacked
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Politics
North Korea Threatens Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
North Korea’s Korean People’s Army has reportedly issued a strong threat against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowing to “track him down” amid escalating tensions surrounding Israel’s military operations. The reported warning represents a rare and significant escalation in rhetoric from Pyongyang toward Israel. North…
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Politics
Iran Says Captured Pilots are Held on Water in Poor Condition
An Iranian military official has renewed allegations that three pilots from two Su-24 aircraft shot down over Qatar are being held on water in poor physical condition. Mohammad Bagherzadeh, commander of the Armed Forces General Staff’s committee for missing personnel, called on Qatar to
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Politics
ELECTION CHALLENGE COLLAPSES…Civil Society shifts focus to legal reforms after failed vote petition
DAVID KANDUZAIN a dramatic twist following the highly contested August 2026 general elections, prominent human rights lawyer and civil society leader Linda Kasonde says the legal challenge against the election results has been called off. The announcement marks a definitive end
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Politics
SP President Fred M’membe Calls for Full Transparency and Independent Inquiry into the Death of Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya
22 August 2026 Socialist Party President Dr Fred M’membe has called on Secretary to the Cabinet Mr Patrick Kangwa and the Government to provide full transparency and accountability regarding the death of former Cabinet Minister
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Politics
Shakafuswa Leads as Mandevu Constituency Waits!
Lusaka’s Mandevu Constituency is still awaiting the official declaration of its newly elected Member of Parliament, nine days after voting took place. At the time the election tallying was disrupted, the UPND’s Chiristopher Shakafuswa was narrowly leading the race to Manda Hill with an Independent…
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Politics
Former Cabinet Ministers Mourn Late Kafwaya
Former Home Affairs Minister Hon. Stephen Kampyongo and former Higher Education Minister Eng. Brian Mushimba today visited the funeral house of the late former Minister of Transport and Communications, Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya. Also among the notable figures who paid their respects were Hon. Brenda Nyirenda…
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Politics
UAE Puts Steel Cages Around Fuel Tanks to Counter Drone Threat
The United Arab Emirates has begun installing large steel and mesh protective structures around fuel storage tanks at strategic energy facilities, as concerns grow over the threat of drone attacks against critical infrastructure. The structures, often referred to as “cope cages,” are designed to
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Politics
UPND Assures Independent MPS of Equal Development Support
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has assured newly elected independent Members of Parliament, including those in Mwandi, and other constituencies, that they will not be excluded from government development programmes. Mr. Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema has a record of working with independent MPs regardless of…
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Crime & Courts
Man Divorces Wife over Witchdoctor Visits
A 65‑year‑old man of Kasongo village in Chief Kalasalukangaba has divorced his wife for seeking help from witchdoctors. Amos Kabwe told the Mansa Local Court that his wife, Beatrice Chiwele, 56, left their matrimonial home to consult witchdoctors after claiming she was haunted by his…
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Africa & World
Tanzanian opposition leader to face trial on treason charges
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania’s High Court has ruled that opposition leader Tundu Lissu has a case to answer in his treason trial, moving the proceedings to the defence stage. A three-judge bench ruled Friday that prosecutors had established a prima facie case after…
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Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo’s wife Georgina Rodríguez adopts his three older children
Wife, Georgina Rodríguez, is adopting his three older children. The couple got married a little over a week ago. Now, according to reports from the Portuguese press, Rodríguez is now adopting Ronaldo’s three kids and is being formally recognized as their mother. The
