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Gabon opposition leader Bilie-By-Nze placed in pre-trial detention
Gabon's former prime minister detained on decade-old fraud charges, sparking accusations of political persecution from his opposition party.
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Had a very good conversation with friend Modi: Trump
Former President Trump and Indian PM Modi hold high-level call, signaling a potential reset in bilateral ties and coordination on West Asia.
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Trump tries economic reset as Republicans fret over high gas prices
Facing political pressure from his own party, President Trump attempts a new economic strategy as soaring fuel costs threaten Republican prospects in the upcoming midterms.
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Gabon : l'opposant Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze placé sous mandat de dépôt, selon plusieurs sources
Gabon's leading opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, has been remanded in custody on fraud charges following his arrest, raising political tensions.
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LDP wants Lower House panel to discuss seat cuts
Japan's ruling coalition moves to debate a key electoral reform, testing the strength of its partnership and commitment to political system change.
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Team Mirai will consider joining ruling coalition if asked
Team Mirai leader Takahiro Anno signals conditional openness to joining the ruling coalition, stating the party would weigh the 'potential gains and losses'.
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Hungría tiene la oportunidad de una transición única
With Orbán's influence waning, analysts argue Europe must seize a historic moment to dismantle Hungary's populist system and support democratic renewal.
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Government to launch study panel for generative-AI misuse
A government-appointed panel will examine who is legally responsible when AI-generated likenesses and voices are used without consent.
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Zimbabwe: Tragedy On Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road - 18 Die in Kombi Inferno
A passenger minibus erupts in flames on a major highway, killing 18 in one of Zimbabwe's deadliest recent road accidents.
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Kenya: Parliament Begins Scrutiny of Bill Aimed At Lowering Fuel Costs
Kenyan lawmakers begin examining a VAT amendment bill designed to reduce the price of fuel for consumers and businesses.
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Nigeria: Court Orders Arrest of Former Humanitarian Minister Farouq, Top Official Over Fraud Charges
A federal court has issued arrest warrants for a former minister and a senior official after they failed to appear for arraignment on fraud charges.
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No benefits in exchange for proxy votes, district councillor tells Tai Po fire probe
Former chairman of estate management committee denies trading favors for votes as panel probes deadly Hong Kong fire.