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Politics
Trump announced Tuesday that he is giving “serious consideration” to renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America
Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is giving “serious consideration” to renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” His justification, posted directly to social media, was that the United States does not expect to “doing much business with Ontario any longer.” This is how the administration…
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Politics
Fedorov Says Ukraine Is Gradually Losing Ground to Russia
Ukraine–Russia War Battlefield Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has acknowledged that Ukraine is gradually losing ground to Russia in the ongoing conflict, according to an interview with Reuters. Fedorov’s remarks point to continued battlefield pressure on Ukrainian forces as Russian troops maintain offensive operations…
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Politics
Medvedev: Russia’s Territorial Ambitions ‘Far From Over’
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has vowed that Russia will continue pursuing territories it considers historically Russian, while praising the country’s military advances. Medvedev said the conflict remains unfinished and suggested that Moscow’s territorial ambitions extend beyond its current gains. « “The story is far from…
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Africa & World
China Warns US against Interfering in Iran Cooperation
China has issued a strong warning to the United States, urging Washington not to interfere in Beijing’s cooperation with Iran. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China’s cooperation with Tehran is conducted strictly “within the framework of international law.” He warned that any attempt…
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Politics
Russia Claims Strikes on Ukrainian Military Cargo in Port of Yuzhny
🇷🇺🇺🇦 Russia’s Defense Ministry says its forces struck two cargo vessels carrying military supplies to Ukraine at the port of Yuzhny, along with four warehouses containing military equipment belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the ministry, the strikes targeted facilities and shipments
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Crime & Courts
79 Cyber crime suspects targeted to attack government systems including ECZ – DEC
DEC Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) investigations into 79 people recently apprehended in Lusaka, has revealed that suspects operated a clandestine digital laboratory to compromise the security, integrity and availability of strategic Government information systems. The systems targeted include those linked to the Electoral
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Politics
I Lost the Kanchibiya Seat Because I Voted for Bill 7, Says Sunday Chanda
Former Kanchibiya Member of Parliament Sunday Chanda has attributed his election loss to his vote in favour of the contested Bill 7 constitutional amendment, saying constituents turned against him over the decision and that the party subsequently withheld campaign support because he was seen to…
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Politics
Mundubile, Makebi Linked to Zimbabwean Militia Group as Zimeye Raises Alarm with UN.
A Zimbabwean investigative journalist has alerted the United Nations headquarters over allegations that individuals linked to a dangerous militia group are being sheltered at the UN office in Lusaka. The journalist, who runs the ZimEye platform, is understood to have contacted the
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Politics
CHIEF JUSTICE FLAGS ‘IRREGULAR’ PRIVATE EMAIL FILING…as Presidential petition deadline expires
DAVID KANDUZA THE Judiciary has confirmed that a legal challenge to the August 13 presidential election, termed the ‘People’s Presidential Petition,’ was sent directly to the private email address of Chief Justice Mumba Malila. The Chief Justice explicitly deemed the transmission of official
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Politics
The Judiciary and Political Maneuvering: Malila Versus Kangwa
THE JUDICIARY AND POLITICAL MANEUVERING: MALILA VERSUS KANGWA The Judiciary announced that the Chief Justice Dr Mumba Malila has officially received the election petition—submitted through an unconventional and highly irregular email channel. The decision to refer the petition to the Constitution…
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Politics
Only the Poor Will Suffer Most If Peace Collapses, Munir Zulu Warns
ONLY THE POOR WILL SUFFER MOST IF PEACE COLLAPSES, ZULU WARNS Former Lumezi Member of Parliament Munir Zulu has urged Zambians to remain calm and peaceful amid heightened political tensions. Mr. Zulu said continued confrontations could have serious consequences, warning that ordinary citizens, particularly the…
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Africa & World
“I can NEVER be a priest. I love the other things of women too much” General Muhoozi says after Patience Museveni is consecrated as bishop
Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has explained why he believes he can never become a priest. Muhoozi made the light-hearted remark on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, while congratulating his younger sister, Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, following her consecration as a bishop…
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Africa & World
Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi Blasts Nigerian and Ghanaian Critics, Says Countries Like Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi Understand South Africa’s Challenges Better
Analyst and former EFF spokesperson Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has sparked debate after criticizing what he described as attempts by some activists from Nigeria and Ghana to portray South Africa negatively over issues related
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Politics
Bank of Zambia Remains Sole Authorised Gold Buyer
The government says the Bank of Zambia remains the country’s sole authorised buyer of gold, as authorities move to tighten regulation of the gold trading sector. Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta says gold purchasing and processing arrangements…
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Sport
Samuel Eto’o has defended Gianni Infantino amid recent criticism of the FIFA president
That his proposal to sell off part of the World cup to private investors could have helped African nations compete with football’s biggest countries. 🗣️ “I don’t think that president Gianni Infantino was wrong. I think all these things are happening
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Politics
Erdoğan Warns Against Regional Escalation, Vows to Pursue Peace
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has delivered a strong message to the international community, accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies of fueling tensions and instability across the region. Erdoğan reaffirmed that Türkiye will continue its efforts to protect peace and stability, stressing the
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Politics
Pakistan Delivers U.s. Proposal to Iran to Restart Talks
Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, reportedly delivered a U.S. proposal to Iranian officials during his recent visit to Tehran, according to a senior source cited by Al Arabiya English. Under the proposal, the United States would lift its blockade and sanctions on Iran in
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Politics
Uae Suspends Trade with Iran after Missile Incident
The United Arab Emirates reportedly suspended all trade with Iran last week after Tehran launched ballistic missiles toward waters near the UAE’s territorial boundaries. The move came shortly before the launch of the U.S. “Operation Economic Pariah,” a sweeping sanctions campaign targeting countries and entities…
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Politics
U.s. Launches “Economic Pariah” Operation to Target Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the launch of “Operation Economic Pariah,” a sweeping campaign aimed at cutting off Iran’s remaining economic lifelines and intensifying pressure on Tehran. Bessent warned that “no one, including China, is beyond the reach of U.S. sanctions,” signaling that Washington…
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Politics
Report: Kyiv Aware of Elements Discussed during CIA Director’s Moscow Visit
Ukraine Context reports that Kyiv is aware of certain issues discussed during CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s undisclosed meetings in Moscow. The outlet describes the visit as an important operation prepared quietly over time, with potential consequences for what comes next. No Ukrainian authority
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Politics
Armenia Prepares for Russians Fleeing Another Mobilization
Armenia will not obstruct Russians attempting to enter the country during another wave of mobilization and would be prepared to assist them, Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan reportedly said. The statement comes as Russia’s State Duma elections approach and warnings grow that the Kremlin could…
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Politics
The Last CIA Director to Visit Moscow Carried a Warning—Three Months Later, Russia Invaded
CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s sudden four-hour visit to Moscow carries an unsettling historical echo. The last publicly known visit by a serving CIA director occurred in November 2021. William Burns travelled to Moscow carrying intelligence that Russia was preparing to
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Politics
Air Raid Sends EU President into Kyiv Shelter—Zelenskyy Presses for Faster Funding
European Council President António Costa was forced into an air-raid shelter alongside other senior European officials during his Independence Day visit to Kyiv—an immediate encounter with the danger Ukrainians live through every day. Inside that reality, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Costa to
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Politics
First Known Briton Killed Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Bradley Townsend, a 33-year-old former fisherman from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, is believed to be the first British citizen killed while fighting for Russia during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Townsend reportedly died during a Russian assault operation near Lyman in the Donetsk region on June…
