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Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says

A medical organisation has accused a Sudanese rebel group aligned with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of killing 27 people, including four children, in the southern province of South Kordofan.

  • Sudanese rebel group killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan.
  • Attacks displaced many citizens towards Abu Hitan and Kadugli.
  • International community urged to pressure SPLM-N leaders to cease attacks on civilians.

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US senator Van Hollen accuses Trump of profiting from war on Iran

US senator Van Hollen accuses Trump of profiting from war on Iran US Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused Donald Trump of profiting from the war on Iran, describing it as "pure corruption".

  • US Senator Chris Van Hollen accuses Trump of profiting from Iran war.
  • Trump's financial portfolio increased while Americans face rising prices.
  • Van Hollen claims Trump, Netanyahu gain financially from illegal war.

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Earthquake-Struck Ryokan Begins Construction of New Location

A long-established inn forced to close by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake two years ago has held a ceremony to mark the start of construction at its new location in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture.

  • Kagaya ryokan begins new location construction after 2021 Noto Peninsula Earthquake damage.
  • New inn to be 300 meters from original site, 8,035 square meters with 33 guest rooms.
  • Kagaya President Watanabe grateful, aims for better ryokan by end of 2028 fiscal year.

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Equatorial Guinea: Survivors of Guinea's Deadly Landfill Collapse Say Authorities Ignored Warnings

[RFI] Two days after a deadly landfill collapse in Guinea, rescuers are using giant excavators to search for victims. Anger is rising among residents, who say they had warned authorities that the…

  • At least 31 people died in Conakry's landfill collapse on Sunday.
  • Residents warned authorities of dangerous conditions before the collapse.
  • Prime Minister pledged medical care and assistance to affected households.

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Over Red Sea Port Have Turned the Tigray Peace Deal Into a Political Weapon

[The Conversation Africa] The large-scale war between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigray regional government forces ended in November 2022 with the signing of the Pretoria Agreement.

  • Ethiopia-Tigray peace deal incomplete, key issues unresolved
  • Ethiopia-Eritrea rivalry over Red Sea port of Assab central to tensions
  • Ethiopia uses peace deal to blame TPLF, rally domestic support

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CDA board approves record Rs152bn budget for fiscal year 2026-27

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Tuesday finally approved its Rs152 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the highest in the history of the civic agency. CDA board, which met with Chairman Sohail Ashraf in the chair, approved the budget with a major chunk going to development projects.

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China: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculptures

Sculptor Gao Zhen was charged under China's "Law on the Protection of Heroes and Martyrs." His supporters have called for his immediate release.

  • Dissident artist Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison.
  • Satirical Mao sculptures addressed Cultural Revolution, Tiananmen Square.
  • Gao, living in New York, arrested during 2024 Beijing visit.

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French Tourist Dies in Death Valley National Park in California

A French visitor died in California’s Death Valley National Park last week after he and a travel companion abandoned their disabled car to seek help.

  • French tourist Pierre Michel Formosa died in Death Valley National Park.
  • Formosa and companion got stuck in mud on August 17, abandoned car.
  • Search and rescue found Formosa 1.5 miles from Badwater Road on Aug 17.
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