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[Premium Times] The chairperson of the Body of Benchers, Albert Akpomudje, cautioned against the improper use of 'Barrister' as a prefix before names, noting that it is not a profe

Al Jazeera2h ago

With US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?

Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.

AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

Malawi: Hundreds of People Still Stranded Outside Malawian Consulate

[GroundUp] A psychologist working with the MSF team identified people requiring mental health support due to trauma

South China Morning Post2h ago

China’s No 4 official Wang Huning to head to North Korea as visits multiply

France 242h ago

France's Bastille Day parade to showcase European support for Ukraine

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South Africa: 'Cat' Wants Out of the Bag As He Rejects Plea Deal

[Scrolla] Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala confirmed in court that he is withdrawing from his plea and sentence agreement with the state. The matter has been postponed to 11 September 2026

South China Morning Post2h ago

Mainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led trip to Central Asia eye city listing: John Lee

South China Morning Post2h ago

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AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

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South China Morning Post2h ago

In Singapore, ‘durian tsunami’ won’t last long as prices rise and wave ebbs

France 243h ago

More than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris destroyed by wildfires

Anadolu Agency World3h ago

Morning Briefing: July 14, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

Al Jazeera3h ago

Why is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings?

Satluj, based on life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.

South China Morning Post3h ago

Philippine rice output risks 30% collapse as ‘super’ El Nino strengthens

Al Jazeera3h ago

‘Beijing is laughing’ at US-Mexico-Canada stalled trade talks

A US trade expert says the US, Mexico, and Canada need to hold trilateral talks to get a cross-border trade deal signed.

AllAfrica Top Stories3h ago

Uganda: Besigye Says He Was Brought to Court 'Under Duress'

[Nile Post] Besigye tells court he was brought under duress and appeared without legal representation. Prosecution says repeated absence of defence lawyers is delaying the trial an

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Zimbabwe: Matapi Makeover Wins Parliamentary Praise During Oversight Tour

[263Chat] The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government and National Housing has praised the ongoing refurbishment of the historic Matapi Flats in Mbare describing the

AllAfrica Top Stories3h ago

Kenya: 20 Arrested As Murkomen Orders Nationwide Crackdown On Political Violence

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed the arrest of 20 people following weekend violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu, and ordered a nation

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Gambia: 131 Gambians Died On Irregular Migration Routes in 2026, Ecowas Parliament Told

[Foroyaa] A total of 131 Gambians have died while attempting irregular migration journeys in 2026, with the vast majority losing their lives at sea, Baye Gassama, Chief Executive O

AllAfrica Top Stories4h ago

Africa: Africa's Youth Are Finding Jobs - but Not the Ones They Imagined

[The Conversation Africa] Each year, millions of young Africans enter the labour market in search of stable and fulfilling employment. In Mozambique alone, more than half a million

South China Morning Post4h ago

New HK$45,000 job scheme expected to benefit single-parent families most

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In Malaysia, viral shoe-sniffing video sparks stalking arrest

France 244h ago

World Cup 2026: Ahead of France-Spain, in Dallas, supporters are confident

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South Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 7 Asia highlights

Al Jazeera4h ago

Birthday present for Spain’s Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France

Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.

South China Morning Post4h ago

Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South Korea

Al Jazeera4h ago

Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths

Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens' deaths in immigration operations.

Al Jazeera4h ago

Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport

Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport

Al Jazeera4h ago

Brazil court bars Bolsonaro’s son from visiting ex-president for 90 days

Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.

BBC World5h ago

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

South China Morning Post5h ago

Mark Wahlberg savours Penang’s charm as Malaysians floored by star’s humility

Al Jazeera5h ago

Oil hits 1-month high as US-Iran fighting clouds Strait of Hormuz outlook

Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid renewed hostiles between Washington and Tehran.

South China Morning Post5h ago

Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui dismissed after corruption investigation

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- France held its Bastille Day parade in Paris with full ceremonial pomp. The event emphasised European support for Ukraine, with leaders and displays underscoring Western solidarity.
- China’s chip exports nearly doubled in the first half of the year amid a global surge in AI demand. Chinese firms are also active overseas: senior official Wang Huning is due to visit North Korea as high-level visits multiply, and mainland companies visiting Central Asia are eyeing Hong Kong listings.
- China’s Hainan province confirmed a policy to ban petrol cars by 2030, reinforcing Beijing’s push for electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide.
- Multiple stories from Hong Kong and mainland China: a CUHK academic faces allegations of indecent assault and of concealing marital status; a Hong Kong couple has filed a complaint with the UN over Swedish custody plans for their daughter; and a matchmaker in Yunnan has gained attention for marketing clients’ flaws as dating assets.
- Thailand: a bar fire in Bangkok has killed at least 30 people and left dozens critically injured. Authorities are investigating possible negligence.
- Education in Hong Kong: a record 24 students scored perfect marks in the DSE examinations, while overall university eligibility rates have dipped.
- Malaysia: a comedian faces a lawsuit for allegedly insulting and body-shaming the wife of former prime minister Najib Razak.
- Sports and AI: several outlets preview the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France aim to reach a third consecutive final and AI-based models were tested by Al Jazeera to predict the tournament winner.
- Africa: a range of domestic developments. In Nigeria, 6,009 lawyers were called to the bar and the Body of Benchers warned against misuse of the title 'Barrister'. President Tinubu marked the first anniversary of Muhammadu Buhari’s death with tribute. In Malawi, hundreds remain stranded outside the Malawian consulate, with some needing mental health support. In South Africa, a high-profile defendant, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has withdrawn from a plea deal.
- International diplomacy and security: Islamabad continues to press for dialogue between the US and Iran after a fresh breakdown in trust, but analysts say Pakistan has limited leverage to reverse the escalation.
Overall themes: continued geopolitical signalling in Europe over Ukraine, rapid growth in China’s tech and EV sectors, regional diplomatic activity in East Asia, a deadly public-safety incident in Thailand, legal and social controversies across Asia, and assorted domestic political and judicial developments in Africa.

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