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Sweeping strikes under the rug: Will Iraq face consequences for Saudi strikes? - analysis

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi doesn’t seem very focused on consequences for the militias that potentially have caused a huge economic headache for the world.

  • Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi on European tour amid threats from Iranian-backed militias
  • Drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline on September 11th
  • Iraqi investigation begins after drone attack traced to Iran border province

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21 lives snuffed out in Karoo N1crash

Twenty-one people died after two Toyota Quantum taxis and a Suzuki Brezza collided on the N1 near Leeu Gamka. The road was closed in both directions while emergency teams worked at the scene.

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Foot in mouth — politicians talk sh#t while South Africans live in it

Decaying municipalities, dry taps and raw sewage are now matched by public representatives’ open insolence, proving that political failure in South Africa is matched by profound contempt.

  • South African politicians exhibit insensitivity through vulgar language in public
  • ANC politicians consumed chicken feet during 2021 campaign, showing disregard for voters
  • Auditor-General report shows only 15% of municipalities achieved clean audits in 2024/25

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Beijing to ban drone possession, citing security

Beijing will ban the possession of drones within city limits under new rules from November, further tightening regulations that already prohibited the sale of the devices. The rules, announced on Sunday and due to take effect on November 15, forbid possessing or storing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Chinese capital and ban…

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'Booking system key to high-quality ecotourism'

The government has been urged to roll out a reservation system for all popular ecotourism spots as part of its approach to offer high-quality ecotourism in Hong Kong.

  • Government urged to create reservation system for ecotourism sites.
  • 76% of surveyed residents support booking system necessity.
  • Proposed interdepartmental team and certification scheme for tour guides.

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Korea's nuclear agency chief attends IAEA meeting in Austria

The head of Korea's nuclear safety agency is set to attend the general conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) taking place in Vienna, Austria, this week, the organization said Monday. Chairman Choi Won-ho of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission (NSSC) will participate in the meeting, running from Monday to…

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