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America’s Millionaires and Billionaires vs. Other Top Countries
Mapped: Financing Risk by Country in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Most countries (90)...
Army Says Sustained Operations, Synergy Improving North-East Security As Troops Rescue 21 Kidnapped Victims
The Nigerian Army has said the security situation in the North-east region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and stronger synergy among security agencies. The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force,...
Russia opens the door to the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for the Sahara: a turn with geostrategic impact on the Maghreb
Context of Russia's shift: from ‘undefined’ to conditional support What are the motivations behind Russia's ‘yes’? The Sahrawi position and the Polisario's crisis of legitimacy Repercussions for the West, Europe and the United States Risks,...
Conflict-affected states to get more support on deal-making, disputes
By Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) -A group of 20 developing countries affected by conflict has approved a plan to provide emergency support to members facing international disputes or high-stakes talks with companies on natural resources and...
Sudan: Zaghawa diaspora urges calm as deadly clan clashes rock North Darfur
The Coordinating Committee of Zaghawa Associations abroad appealed for calm after deadly clashes erupted between two Zaghawa clans in North Darfur The violence, which left 19 dead or injured, followed the killing of a senior traditional leader...
Grace Kelly's grandson Pierre Casiraghi welcomes first daughter with Beatrice Borromeo as Monaco's Albert and Charlene welcome Sophie and Edward in Monte Carlo
Grace Kelly's grandson and his wife, Beatrice Borromeo, welcomed their third child and first daughter together earlier this month, it has been revealed. October marks a busy month for the Monégasque Royal Family, with Pierre's uncle, Prince Albert...
Nigerian Army: Sustained Counter-terrorism Operations, Stronger Synergy Have Improved Security in North-east
. Troops rescue four Chinese nationals, 17 other kidnapped victims in Kwara, Kogi Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Army has said the security situation in the North-east region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism...
Libya: Tajirhi Festival Rich in Cultural Diversity, Tourism Potential
Tajirhi — A three-day cultural festival featuring heritage, culture and artistic activities concluded on Friday night in the town of Tajirhi, located deep in southwest Libya, marking a resuscitation and new interest in the economic potential of...
The secret lives of firefighters – feats of midwifery, first aid and trauma management
Most people would assume they have a fair idea of what being a firefighter entails. After all, it’s in the job title – they fight fires. But when Daily Maverick sat down with a crew at Ottery Fire Station in Cape Town, what was revealed is a...
Libya’s descents into a global crime hub as Sahel’s chaos became a worldwide threat
Libya’s descents into a global crime hub as Sahel’s chaos became a worldwide threat Once viewed as a troubled post-revolutionary state on the Mediterranean’s edge, Libya has now evolved into something far more dangerous: a global hub for organized...
US immigration policy changes make religious worker visas difficult to get
Congregations of women religious that invite sisters from overseas to do religious work in the United States will now find the process much more difficult, due to recent policy changes by the Trump administration. Experts from the Catholic Legal...
The Making of a Crisis: Unpacking Sudan’s Neglected War
Cover photo: Kaya, Maban, South Sudan. A red piece of cloth acts as a wall to a makeshift cafe set up opposite a WFP cash distribution centre in the Kaya refugee camp, where hundreds of thousands of Sudanese people have fled conflict in Sudan,...
They are now studying human rights, ecology, child protection, and artificial intelligence
Their names are Gisele, Carmen, Tiresa, Nenita. There are six of them, and they speak the languages of as many Countries across Africa and South America: Chad, Congo, Mozambique, Brazil. They arrived in Brescia in the autumn of 2024 to join the...
Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...
Boko Haram/ISWAP: North-East is more secure than before, says Nigerian Army
Abdulsalam Abubakar, theatre commander of the Joint Task Force of the North-East Operation Hadin Kai, says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among...
Senior Police Official Accused of Interfering in Murder Probe at Commission Inquiry
A detective from the SAPS Organised Crime Unit, identified only as “Witness A,” gave startling testimony yesterday at the ongoing Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, linking a murder accused out on bail to a high-profile killing and alleging a senior...
Burnley 2-0 Leeds: Which star failed to take their chance, what the Clarets' tactics tell us about their survival hopes - and the selection headache facing Daniel Farke
By AADAM PATEL, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 12:21 EDT, 18 October 2025 | Updated: 12:21 EDT, 18 October 2025 Burnley picked up a crucial three points with a 2-0 victory over Leeds at Turf Moor on Saturday. Lesley Ugochukwu opened the scoring in the...