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Putin Invites African Countries To Join Russia-Backed International Payment System

NewsDeskNgNov 7, 2026November 7, 20260

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited African countries to join A7, a Russian-backed international payment system, promising faster cross-border transactions, lower costs and greater independence from external financial restrictions. Putin made the invitation during the third Russia-Africa Summit, where African leaders were introduced to A7’s international payment capabilities during a...

UK Court Convicts Russell Brand Of Rape, Three Sexual Assaults

NewsDeskNgNov 6, 2026November 6, 20260

Russell Brand is found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults linked to incidents between 1999 and 2009. British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by a London court, with a judge warning that he faces a lengthy prison sentence. Brand,...

Trump Moves To Remove South Africa, Rwanda From US Duty-Free Trade Programme

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Trump moves to remove South Africa and Rwanda from Agoa, ending preferential US trade access from January 2027 over eligibility concerns. US President Donald Trump has notified Congress of plans to remove South Africa and Rwanda from a preferential trade programme, ending their duty-free access to the American market from...

Trump Faces Midterm Election Test As Rising Living Costs, Iran War Weigh On Republicans

NewsDeskNgNov 3, 2026November 3, 20260

Trump faces a crucial midterm test as rising living costs, the Iran war and declining approval ratings threaten Republican control of Congress. President Donald Trump and his Republican Party are facing a crucial electoral test as Americans head to the polls for midterm elections that could determine control of Congress...

Israel Faces Fresh Political Uncertainty After Election Fails To Produce Majority

NewsDeskNgOct 28, 2026October 28, 20260

Israel faces prolonged coalition negotiations after an inconclusive election leaves Netanyahu’s bloc short of the majority needed to form government. Israel is facing renewed political uncertainty after its latest election failed to produce a clear parliamentary majority, setting the stage for potentially prolonged negotiations over the formation of a new...

Italy Brings Home Five Activists Detained During West Bank Olive Harvest

NewsDeskNgOct 24, 2026October 24, 20260

The five women were detained while helping protect Palestinian farmers, amid rising reports of settler violence during this year’s olive harvest. Five Italian women detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank were released and repatriated on Saturday morning, Italy’s foreign ministry said. The activists were detained on Thursday...

Putin Agrees To Resume Trilateral Peace Talks With Ukraine, US In November

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2026October 21, 20260

Russian President Vladimir Putin agrees to resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the US as Washington pushes to end the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to resume US-mediated trilateral peace talks with Ukraine as early as November 10, the Kremlin has said, following a meeting with US...

Seoul Withdraws Embassy Staff From Ukraine Over North Korean POW Disclosure

NewsDeskNgOct 21, 2026October 21, 20260

South Korea withdraws embassy staff from Ukraine following a dispute with Kyiv over the disclosure of North Korean prisoners of war. South Korea is withdrawing additional personnel from its embassy in Ukraine following a dispute with Kyiv over the disclosure of information about North Korean prisoners of war. The South...

Macron Warns Rioters ‘Will Be Held Accountable’ As France Arrests 1,800 In Nationwide Protests

NewsDeskNgOct 18, 2026October 18, 20260

French President Emmanuel Macron vows rioters will face accountability as at least 1,800 people are arrested during nationwide protests. French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to hold rioters accountable for looting and attacks on public buildings as nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions leave at least...

Brazil Cuts Fuel Taxes Ahead Of Lula’s Presidential Runoff

NewsDeskNgOct 12, 2026October 12, 20260

Brazil’s government cuts fuel taxes and extends subsidies ahead of the October 25 runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Brazil’s government has announced new fuel tax cuts and extended existing subsidies to lower prices, just over two weeks before President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...