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Metro

South Africa rejects U.S. human rights report as ‘seriously flawed’

South Africa has strongly criticized a recent human rights report from the U.S. State Department, describing it as "inaccurate and deeply flawed." Released...

Economy

Federal Appeals Court Clears Way for Trump Administration to Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid

In a significant legal development, a federal appeals court has authorized the Trump administration to suspend or terminate billions of dollars in foreign...

Metro

UK police authorized to release suspects’ ethnicity to combat misinformation

UK police forces received new guidance permitting them to disclose suspects' ethnicity and nationality in high-profile and sensitive cases. This policy change aims...

Metro

Haiti’s Government Imposes Three-month State of Emergency in Central Regions Amid Escalating Gang Violence

Haiti's government has declared a three-month state of emergency in the West, Artibonite, and Center departments, regions central to the nation's rice production....

Politics

Algeria’s Economic Renewal Council Cancels Visit to France Amid Diplomatic Tensions

The Algerian Economic Renewal Council (CREA) has canceled its planned visit to France, including a scheduled meeting with the French employers' association, MEDEF....

Economy

Uzbekistan’s gold exports surge 55% in early 2025, reaching $6.49 billion

Uzbekistan's gold exports have experienced a remarkable surge in the first half of 2025, reaching $6.49 billion—a 54.8% increase compared to the same...

World

UK Government Proposes Five-Year Jail Term for People Smugglers Using Social Media

The UK government has unveiled a significant legislative proposal targeting people smugglers who utilize social media platforms to facilitate illegal migration. Under the...

World

Trump orders two nuclear subs to be moved c to Russia

In a significant escalation of tensions between the United States and Russia, President Donald Trump has ordered the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear...

Economy

Swiss Government Expresses Shock Over U.S. Imposition of 39% Tariff on Imports

The Swiss government has expressed profound shock and disappointment following the United States' announcement of a 39% tariff on Swiss imports, effective August...

World

Trump’s EPA moves to repeal finding that underpins US climate regulation

In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has proposed revoking the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2009 "endangerment finding," a pivotal determination that...