Azerbaijan sentences nine Toplum TV-linked journalists and activists
A Baku court sentenced nine people linked to Toplum TV to prison, including 15-year terms, as defense lawyers said they would appeal and press groups condemned the ruling.
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Zambia election puts copper, living costs and debt policy in focus
Zambia votes Aug. 13 as voters weigh jobs, prices and electricity while investors watch copper policy, debt discipline and ties with global partners.
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ASEAN-UK Plan Sets Five-Year Maritime and Security Framework
ASEAN and Britain adopted a 2027-2031 plan covering maritime safety, cables, crime, supply chains, energy and ASEAN-led regional forums.
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FIFA’s World Cup finance fight shifts from private equity to accountability
FIFA withdrew its proposed World Cup investment structure, but UEFA’s legal warning keeps questions about control, transparency and oversight alive.
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Maldives opens new maritime rescue coordination center
The Maldives inaugurated a purpose-built rescue coordination center on July 27 to organize maritime and aviation emergencies across its vast ocean area.
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Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for 3 Southeast Asian Partners
Taiwan extended 14-day visa-exempt entry for Thai, Bruneian and Philippine passport holders through July 31, 2027, supporting regional travel and ties.
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Gulf States Gain Leverage as Trump Holds Off on Iran Strikes
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE helped open diplomatic space after Trump held off on new Iran strikes, but no final U.S.-Iran agreement exists.
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ICC Says New Evidence Links Darfur Crimes to Senior Leaders
The ICC says witness and documentary evidence now links alleged Darfur crimes to senior figures, but warrants, arrests and courtroom proof remain uncertain.
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Ceuta crisis exposes risks of Europe’s migration reliance on Morocco
A mass rush into Spain’s Ceuta left 75 dead, about 1,000 unaccompanied minors in care and new pressure on Europe’s migration partnership with Morocco.
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UK and Nigeria Expand Security Partnership With New Cyber and Counterterrorism Plans
A July communiqué outlines planned UK-Nigeria cooperation on cyber threats, terrorism, maritime security, fraud, illicit finance and civilian protection.
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Uganda’s Detentions Put Due Process Under Pressure
Kizza Besigye’s reported collapse during trial has intensified concerns over Uganda’s detention of opposition figures, lawyers and critics.
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Congo’s Ebola response strains as outbreak outpaces care
Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 3,802 cases and 1,707 deaths, while violence, staffing disputes and community spread strain care.
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Gaza Housing Need Estimated at $16.2 Billion as Donors Back Recovery
A €883.6 million Gaza early-recovery initiative will target basic services first, while a joint assessment estimates housing needs at $16.2 billion.
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Ceuta migration surge leaves Spain and EU facing asylum test
An emergency EU meeting followed a mass crossing into Ceuta, leaving Spain to manage about 1,000 minors as casualty and migration estimates remain unsettled.
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UN report says SDG progress is real but too slow and uneven
The UN’s 2026 assessment records gains in electricity, connectivity and social protection, but says inequality and financing pressures are slowing progress toward 2030.
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Canada to End Remote Border Permits Sept. 14, 2026
Canada will end its Remote Area Border Crossing permit program on September 14, 2026. Travelers in covered remote areas must report by phone or in person.
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UN Security Council Begins Review of Next Secretary-General Candidates
The Security Council has entered formal consideration of candidates to succeed António Guterres, but no nominee has been selected or recommended.
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IEA says Middle East gas shock could keep LNG markets tight through 2027
The IEA says Middle East disruptions have delayed the expected LNG supply wave, leaving gas markets tighter and more volatile through 2027.
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UNESCO’s Creative-Industry Framework Could Expose Labor Data Gaps
UNESCO is developing comparable indicators for film, music and other creative work, where informal jobs, short contracts and platform income can be hard to measure.
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Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid U.S. tariff pressure
Brazil’s Workers’ Party nominated Lula and Alckmin for 2026 as U.S. tariffs and sovereignty concerns bring trade and election security together.
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Nigeria’s Osun Election Faces a Final Security and Access Test
Nigeria’s August 15 Osun election faces a security and logistics test after INEC flagged 385 flashpoints and about 200 difficult-to-access areas.
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EU Sanctions Nine Russians and Four Entities Over Cyber Activity
The EU sanctioned nine Russians and four entities over alleged cyber activity, while NATO warned that Russian operations threaten governments and critical infrastructure.