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South Africa's Xenophobic Violence Crisis: Poverty, State Abandonment and a Fragile National Identity

South Africa faces a new wave of xenophobic violence, driven by economic strain and historical grievances. Experts link the unrest to global trends and state failures.

International Business Times UK

What Happened to Ro Khanna? Solon Eyes White House Run After 90-Minute Armed Detention

US Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by armed Israeli settlers in the West Bank, intensifying his criticism of Israeli policies and fuelling his potential presidential ambitions.

International Business Times UK

New voters have to also submit parents' SIR details for inclusion in electoral rolls

New voter applicants must now submit parents' Special Intensive Revision details. The Election Commission mandates this requirement for Form 6 inclusion. Officials defended the Special Intensive Revision process as transparent and constitutional. They stated the revision aims to include eligible citizens and remove duplicates.

The Economic Times

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UN draws up new blueprint to end Cyprus crisis after 52 years of stalemate

María Ángela Holguín, the UN secretary-general's personal envoy for Cyprus, has been working on a deal which is flexible enough for both sides to claim they have got what they want

The Independent UK

DRC has taken Rwanda to the world court over genocide again. A law scholar explains what’s different this time

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed a lawsuit against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice at the end of June 2026. The 60-page complaint alleges acts of genocide and other atrocity crimes by Rwandan forces and their intermediaries dating from 1996 to the present day.

The Conversation

US military says Strait of Hormuz open, despite Iran's claims

The US military on Sunday said that "traffic is flowing" through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Middle East war. Iran had earlier attacked US-allied Gulf neighbors in response to the latest series of US strikes on Iran, further…

France 24

US, UK and 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

The United States, United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries have reasserted that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal

The Independent UK

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Iran Rejects Restart of Talks As Renewed Strikes Slow Hormuz Shipping

Iran has rejected restarting talks with the US unless the Trump administration "first retreats from its current positions," the semi‑official Fars News Agency reported on Saturday.

Benzinga

Trump threatens Iran with '1000 missiles' as both sides shoot their mouth in Gulf spat

President Trump threatened Iran with massive missile strikes if assassination plots are pursued. This warning dramatically escalated tensions between the two nations. Disagreements over a maritime deal's interpretation fueled renewed military exchanges. Iran vowed revenge for past actions and perceived US treaty violations. Ambiguity and mistrust now threaten another fragile…

The Times of India

‘Every time the rain falls, the fear comes back’: life in Lagos under the constant threat of floods

As Nigeria braces for another season of devastating rains, people affected describe the mental toll of repeatedly rebuilding their lives

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs call for Andy Burnham to restore aid spending target set by Brown

Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on development

The Guardian - UK

EAM S Jaishankar to launch India's UNSC campaign, meet UNSG Guterres next week

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will launch India's UNSC campaign next week. He will meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the world body's headquarters. India seeks a non-permanent seat for the 2028-29 term. Elections will occur next year amid global geopolitical shifts. India advocates for UNSC reforms and greater developing…

The Economic Times

'Move forward shoulder to shoulder on issue of terrorism': PM Modi announces JWG with New Zealand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) said India and New Zealand have decided to move "shoulder to shoulder" in combating terrorism by establishing a Joint Working Group, while reaffirming their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and reform of global institutions, including the United Nations.

The Economic Times

Europe considering proposals to allow navigation fees in strait of Hormuz

Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory as US officials urge Iran to make public guarantee of safe passage for shipping

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

US demands Iran publicly guarantees Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for ships

Tehran’s top diplomat at the United Nations insists any activity in the Gulf channel ‘rests exclusively with Iran’

AAP

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

A young refugee rebuffed by Australia now hopes he can outlast the Trump administration's bid to be rid of him while on a temporary study visa.

The Independent UK

Nicaragua strips lawyers from practicing in ongoing crackdown on dissent

Nicaragua's government has stripped many lawyers of their licenses to practice, according to a United Nations expert

The Guardian - US

One million women lost access to humanitarian support in past 18 months, UN report says

‘Organizations that have kept women and girls alive through the world’s worst crises risk becoming another casualty of war’ a UN Women chief says

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The Conversation

Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different?

If implemented, the framework agreement hammered out between Lebanon and Israel in June 2026 could serve as the most consequential agreement between the two countries in nearly 80 years.

International Business Times UK

'He Started a War, and Now He Is Losing It': Strategist Predicts Massive November Punishment for Trump

President Trump faces criticism over his handling of the Iran conflict, with strategists predicting political repercussions as the situation escalates and voters express dissatisfaction.

International Business Times UK

'Megalomaniac Corpse': Trump Sparks Global Panic After Leaning on Foreign Leader for Support at NATO Summit

Donald Trump's unsteady appearance alongside Turkey's President Erdogan at a NATO summit has intensified scrutiny over the 80-year-old US leader's health and stamina.

The Independent UK

Revealed: How Trump’s views have forced UN agencies to change how they address the climate crisis

SPECIAL REPORT: UN agencies are softening language on climate change, irrespective of soaring climate impacts the world over, Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK

At least 1 million women have lost access to aid after funding cuts, UN says

The U.N. women's agency says at least 1 million have lost access to access to humanitarian aid and other critical support as a result of budget cuts over the last 18 months

The Economic Times

Sheikh Hasina plans December return to Bangladesh with party colleagues to surrender

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans a return from India. She intends to surrender to Bangladeshi authorities around December. Hasina faces a death sentence and her party is currently banned. She believes her return will test the nation's justice system. Hasina seeks to prove the court proceedings are farcical.

The Guardian - UK

Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals

Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loans

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