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Europe Erupts Over Rising Fuel Prices as Cities Battles Soaring Cost of Living and Economic Hardship

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Europe Erupts Over Rising Fuel Prices as Cities Battles Soaring Cost of Living and Economic Hardship

Rising fuel prices, soaring household expenses and dissatisfaction with public services are fuelling a wave of protests across Europe, creating fresh political challenges for incumbent governments ahead of crucial elections. Reports by Reuters, Associated Press and Arise News indicate that economic hardship is increasingly shaping public anger and giving far-right and other populist movements opportunities…

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Niger Republic Bans Petrol, Diesel Exports as Fuel Shortages Deepen, Prioritises Local Consumers

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Niger Republic Bans Petrol, Diesel Exports as Fuel Shortages Deepen, Prioritises Local Consumers

The Republic of Niger has prohibited the export of premium petrol and diesel in a move aimed at protecting domestic supplies amid growing fuel shortages and disruptions in international petroleum markets. The directive, signed by the country’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Abdoulaye Seydou, on October 12, 2026, requires locally produced petrol and diesel to…

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Trump Throws Weight Behind Netanyahu Ahead of Crucial Israeli Election

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Trump Throws Weight Behind Netanyahu Ahead of Crucial Israeli Election

US president declares ‘complete and total endorsement’ of Israeli leader, cites Iran war partnership as voters prepare to go to the polls on October 27 United States President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid for re-election, throwing his support behind the longtime Israeli leader just nine days before the country’s…

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24-Year-Old Sri Lankan Worker Faces Death in Saudi Arabia Over Facebook Comment

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24-Year-Old Sri Lankan Worker Faces Death in Saudi Arabia Over Facebook Comment

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker, Anojan Sivarasa, is facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia after an appellate court convicted him of blasphemy over a Facebook comment allegedly deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad. His case has triggered urgent legal and diplomatic efforts by Sri Lankan authorities to prevent his execution. Sivarasa, who is…

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Morocco Makes History as King Mohammed VI Appoints Fatima El Mansouri First Female Prime Minister

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Morocco Makes History as King Mohammed VI Appoints Fatima El Mansouri First Female Prime Minister

Morocco has made a historic political transition with the appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first woman to serve as prime minister. King Mohammed VI announced the appointment on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, following her party’s victory in the country’s latest parliamentary election. El Mansouri, who coordinates the collective leadership of the…

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Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Halt Russian Fuel Facility Strikes, Blames Attacks for Global Diesel Crisis

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Trump Urges Zelenskyy to Halt Russian Fuel Facility Strikes, Blames Attacks for Global Diesel Crisis

United States President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure, warning that the strikes are worsening fuel shortages and driving up prices worldwide.  Trump made the appeal on Sunday, September 13, 2026, while speaking to reporters during his visit to the Irish Open. His comments…

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Oil Prices Surge Towards $100 as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Energy Facilities

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Oil Prices Surge Towards $100 as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Energy Facilities

Global oil prices climbed sharply after Iran-backed Houthi forces launched a wave of missile and drone attacks against energy infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia, intensifying fears of further disruption to an already strained global oil supply chain. The attacks, which occurred on Tuesday, September 8, targeted several locations including Abha, Jazan, Najran and Khamis Mushait….

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US Moves to Globalise Fight Against Far-Left Political Violence

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US Moves to Globalise Fight Against Far-Left Political Violence

The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced a new international campaign targeting what it describes as the growing threat of far-left political violence and terrorism. The initiative was unveiled on Thursday, July 16, during an international meeting hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with officials from more than 60 countries reportedly taking…

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Middle East Tensions Escalate as US Strikes Iran, Tehran Retaliates with Missile Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

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Middle East Tensions Escalate as US Strikes Iran, Tehran Retaliates with Missile Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase after American forces carried out a fresh wave of military strikes against Iranian targets, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks aimed at U.S. military installations in Kuwait and Bahrain. According to U.S. officials, the latest strikes targeted dozens…

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Trump Faces Fresh Impeachment Threat as Political Pressure Mounts

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Trump Faces Fresh Impeachment Threat as Political Pressure Mounts

ates President Donald Trump is facing renewed impeachment threats from some Democratic lawmakers as political tensions continue to rise in Washington ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The development has revived debate over the possibility of another impeachment effort against the Republican leader, who has already faced two impeachment trials during werehis political career. The…

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