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A $50 million hostage ransom funded al-Qaeda terrorism in West Africa, UN says

A new UN report detailing the use of the ransom did not identify the hostage or say who had made the payment, but three sources identified the country that made the payment as the UAE.

  • $50 million ransom funded al-Qaeda terrorism in West Africa
  • UAE likely primary contributor to the ransom payment
  • Funds used to expand JNIM's operations across Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Benin, and Togo

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Voices from the Arab press: Mecca pact will strengthen security, stability

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

  • Mecca Joint Defense Agreement strengthens security among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey.
  • Pact establishes mutual defense principle, enhancing deterrence and coordination.
  • Agreement fosters political, economic, and strategic solidarity among member states.

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40 Acres and a Lie Part 2

Skidaway Island, Georgia, is home today to a luxurious community that the mostly white residents consider paradise: waterfront views, live oaks, and marsh grass alongside golf courses, swimming pools…

  • Skidaway Island, Georgia, now affluent community for white residents.
  • Formerly thriving Black community established under 40 acres program in 1865.
  • Land seized from freedmen and returned to former enslavers within two years.

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How to Check If Your Driver’s License Is Ready in South Africa

Knowing how to check if your driver’s license is ready in South Africa can help you avoid unnecessary trips to the driving licence testing centre. After applying for a new driving licence card or renewing an existing one, you can check whether the card has been produced and is ready for collection before visiting the [...] The post How to…

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