At least 50 killed in boat fire and sinking on Congo River
The boat, named HB Kongolo, was carrying approximately 400 passengers when the fire broke out
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Russia lifts ban on Taliban, paving way for ties with Afghanistan
The decision, made by Russia’s Supreme Court on Thursday, removes the Taliban from the list of banned terrorist organizations, potentially opening the door for increased diplomatic engagement
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UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of talks on Yemen offensive
A senior UAE official called the reports “wild unsubstantiated stories,” while a Saudi official source also refuted the claims
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South Africa finance minister warns against blocking VAT hike
Godongwana argued that canceling or delaying the VAT increase would cause the government to lose crucial revenue, forcing either spending cuts or increased borrowing to meet financial obligations
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Iran asserts right to uranium enrichment amid US talks
The negotiations, which began in Oman last Saturday with the Gulf state acting as a mediator, represent the first direct discussions between the two countries under U.S. President Donald Trump
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Israel army to stay in Gaza ‘under any circumstance’
‘(Israeli army) is not evacuating areas that have been cleared and seized,’ defense minister says
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G7, EU condemn Sudan atrocities as war enters third year
They call ‘for immediate, unconditional ceasefire,’ urge both Sudanese army, Rapid Support Forces to engage ‘meaningfully in serious, constructive negotiations’
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Seven killed in attack in north-central Nigeria
More than 20 people wounded, with many houses burnt
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Gaza ‘mass grave’ of Palestinians, MSF says, as Israeli strikes ki...
On Wednesday, medics reported that at least 13 people were killed in ongoing Israeli strikes
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Tanzania’s main opposition party calls election ban unconstitutional
The government’s move to charge Lissu with a capital offense and bar his party from contesting the elections is expected to attract heightened scrutiny of its human rights record
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