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Aramco evacuates staff as Saudi Arabia braces for potential Houthi escalation: What to know

The repeated and escalating Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia’s energy facilities and airports United States ordered the departure of non-essential government employees and their families from the kingdom, with oil giant Aramco reportedly evacuating its headquarters.

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Senegal: General Strike Announced Amid Protests Against New Labour Codes

[allAfrica] Dakar -- Senegal's labour unions have called for a 72-hour general strike, from October 21 to 23, 2026. The government disputes the legality of the strike, saying the notice filed by the…

  • Senegal's labor unions announce three-day national strike on October 21, 2026.
  • Government disputes strike legality, claims insufficient notice provided.
  • Trade Union Front urges workers to observe strike against new labor codes.

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