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Politics
CIA Director Ratcliffe Made Secret Trip to Moscow
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for undisclosed meetings with Russian officials. Multiple US media outlets have confirmed the visit. The US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III was spotted at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport. Flight tracking data showed the plane traveled from Joint…
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Politics
Turkey Warns Israel to Stay Out of Syria
Turkey has reportedly warned Israel to stay away from Syria and refrain from actions that could further destabilize the region, according to reports. Ankara has signaled that continued Israeli military activity in Syria could trigger a strong response, warning that Israel could “pay a heavy…
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Politics
Poland Deploys 28 South Korean K2 Tanks Near Kaliningrad
Poland has deployed 28 South Korean-made K2 Black Panther main battle tanks near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, according to Polish officials. Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said future deliveries will include the K2PL variant, featuring components manufactured in Poland. The deployment comes as Poland…
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Africa & World
Former Liberian Vp, Ex-Wife of Charles Taylor, Jailed Ahead of Drug Trafficking Trial
Liberian Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been transferred to Monrovia Central Prison as she awaits further court proceedings over allegations linking her to an international drug trafficking network. Howard-Taylor, who served as Liberia’s Vice President from 2018 to 2024 under former
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Africa & World
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has issued a stern public warning to President Yoweri Museveni’s son-in-law
To have him arrested if he contacts any security officer without Muhoozi’s prior approval. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces made the warning in a direct message aimed at Rwabwogo, who is also the
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Politics
Netanyahu vs. Eisenkot: A Major Test for Israel’s Next Election
Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot? Israel’s October 27 parliamentary election is shaping up as a major political contest, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a serious challenge from former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot, a former senior military commander and prominent political
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Politics
South Korea Scrambles Fighter Jets After Russian Aircraft Enter Air Defense Identification Zone
South Korea scrambled fighter jets after detecting Russian military aircraft entering its Air Defense Identification Zone (KADIZ), according to The Independent. Moscow reportedly did not provide Seoul with a flight plan or prior warning before the aircraft entered the zone. South Korean
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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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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…
