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Gambia’s National Assembly forms committee to probe sale of ex-President Jammeh’s assets

The Gambia's National Assembly established a seven-member special committee to investigate the sale and disposal of assets seized from former President Yahya Jammeh....

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Finland and Lithuania plan to produce anti-personnel landmines, marking a significant shift as they withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Convention banning these weapons

In a significant shift in European defense policy, Finland and Lithuania have announced plans to produce anti-personnel landmines, marking their withdrawal from the...

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State continues GBV case against Ace Ncobo despite girlfriend’s withdrawal request

Former Premier Soccer League (PSL) General Manager and ex-FIFA referee Andile "Ace" Ncobo is facing serious legal challenges following allegations of domestic violence...

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Fire at Cairo Telecom Building s Four, Disrupts Internet and Phone Services

A catastrophic fire erupted on July 7, 2025, at the Telecom Egypt building in downtown Cairo, resulting in the deaths of four employees...

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Congo-Brazzaville reports 21 mpox cases, urges public to take preventive measures

The Republic of the Congo has reported 21 confirmed cases of mpox, a viral disease formerly known as monkeypox. Health Minister Gilbert Mokoki...

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Thousands of Bulgarians protest government’s euro adoption plans, demanding national referendum

In recent months, Bulgaria has witnessed a surge in public demonstrations opposing the government's plans to adopt the euro, with protesters demanding a...

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Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah discharged from Malaysian hospital after fatigue treatment, returns home with consort

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, 78, was discharged from Malaysia's National Heart Institute (IJN) on May 31, 2025, after being admitted earlier that week...

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Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus announces national elections to be held in April 2026, following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and interim leader of Bangladesh, announced that national elections would be held in the first half...

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At Least 69 Dead, Including 21 Children, in Texas Floods; Summer Camp Kids Still Missing

Central Texas has been devastated by catastrophic flash floods that have claimed at least 67 lives, including 21 children, and left numerous individuals...

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Albania’s Llogara Tunnel opens, reducing travel time from Dukat to Palase from 30 to 7 minutes, enhancing access to the Albanian Riviera.

The Llogara Tunnel, a significant infrastructure project in Albania, officially opened on July 5, 2024, marking a transformative development for the country's transportation...