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Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister
Former President Jacob Zuma is "showing the middle finger" to South Africa, a minister in the country has said after it emerged Zuma had…
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UK law enforcement destroyed my reputation and integrity, ex-Nigerian oil minister tells BBC
A former Nigerian oil minister cleared of taking bribes says the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that was…
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Italian Prime Minister Meloni makes surprise visit to Gulf region
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has arrived on a surprise visit to the Gulf region. She landed in Saudi Arabia this afternoon on a…
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China's foreign minister rejects regime change in Iran
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has criticized the US-Israeli attack on Iran, arguing that there was no popular support for regime…
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South Africa's long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
South Africa's former defence minister and anti-apartheid campaigner Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77. He played a key role in the…
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Turkey's foreign minister says Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran
"I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran," Fidan…
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South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says
South Africa's Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has said that the security forces are not yet able to defeat deadly criminal gangs, in a…
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South Sudan president fires interior minister in a move threatening peace agreement
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The president of South Sudan has dismissed his interior minister, the wife of a detained opposition leader with…
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'Israel has the right to continue its attacks,' Lebanese Foreign Minister announces
The statement put Rajji in the crosshairs of Hezbollah supporters, with several prominent figures releasing statements condemning the…
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Ukraine's new defense minister just outlined how dire its troop shortage has become
Nearly 2 million Ukrainians are evading the military draft, said Ukraine's new defense minister. Mykhailo Fedorov also warned that roughly…
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German minister urges easier killings as lawmakers weigh wolves
German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer is in favour of making it easier for wolves to be shot, as the number of packs is rising in the…
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Greenland’s Prime Minister Delivers Short and Serious Warning to Trump
“Do the people of Minnesota really want to live in a community in which there are thousands of already convicted murderers, drug dealers…
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Indonesia’s launch of B50 biodiesel subject to prices of crude oil and CPO, minister says
The country subsidises its biodiesel programme using proceeds from palm oil export levies The timing of Indonesia’s launch of its B50…
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Welsh first minister says plane crash was 'biggest shock of our lives'
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan has spoken about the moment she and her family survived a plane crash in Spain as a child. A small…
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Germany's transport minister dampens hopes for cheaper flight tickets
Germany's Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has warned that a planned reduction in the country's air travel ticket taxwill not…
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Germany's digital minister mulls social media ban for children
German Minister for Digital Affairs Karsten Wildberger has expressed openness to a social media ban for children like the one in…
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Australian prime minister announces national bravery honors after antisemitic terror attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Thursday his government plans to establish a national bravery award to recognize the…
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French minister urges angry farmers to trust cow culls, vaccines
France's agriculture minister Monday defended planned mass cattle culls and vaccines to control an infectious bovine disease, after…
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Diaspora Minister Chikli visits Chabad security hub en route to Sydney after Hanukkah attack
The visit came hours after gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, killing at least 15 people, including Chabad of Bondi…
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Thai baht is too strong, impacting economy, finance minister says
Thailand’s baht is too strong and affecting its export-driven economy, the country’s finance minister said on Monday (Dec 15), as the…
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Israeli foreign minister slams Australia after Sydney attack
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar sharply criticized the Australian government following the shooting at a Hanukkah event in Sydney on…
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Iran's Araghchi to visit Beirut after Lebanese foreign minister declines trip to Tehran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Beirut for talks following a formal invitation from Lebanon’s FM, after the latter…
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German foreign minister stresses importance of fair trade in Beijing
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul began his visit to China on Monday, stressing the importance of fair and rules-based trade. The…
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German foreign minister heads to China to talk rare-earth exports
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to begin his inaugural visit to China on Monday, six weeks after he was forced to delay the…