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Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Just months after she was elected by lawmakers, Takaichi decided to go to the polls to seek the public's mandate.
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US court sentences Peter Biar Ajak in South Sudan coup arms case
The ruling comes after Ajak admitted to conspiracy charges tied to weapons export laws and follows the earlier sentencing of his associate, Abraham Chol Keech, who received a 41-month prison term on December 18, 2025, alongside three years of supervised release.
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Foreign missions condemn attack on WFP aid boats in Upper Nile
The statement further outlined the broad role played by the World Food Programme, noting that the agency not only responds to emergencies but also provides early warnings to help reduce the effects of future disasters.
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Uganda cracks down on decorative use of currency
The Bank of Uganda reiterated its role in preserving the value and functionality of the national currency, emphasizing that proper handling ensures the financial system remains efficient and that the public continues to rely on cash safely.
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Crown Princess of Norway apologises for Epstein ties amid family trials
King Harald V and Queen Sonja, both 88, have remained silent on the matter. Crown Prince Haakon, however, noted after meeting Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Friday that the crown princess wanted to speak,
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Trump issues executive order threatening tariffs on nations trading with Iran
Although Trump has not commented directly on the order, he reiterated his stance on Iran’s nuclear program while speaking from Air Force One, saying the country must have "no nuclear weapons".
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Deadly explosion at Islamabad mosque leaves 31 dead
Authorities said a suicide bomber approached the mosque gates and detonated explosives, while witnesses described hearing gunfire immediately before the blast.
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Uganda bankers urge blended finance to deliver 10X growth by 2040
Uganda Bankers Association says the country’s plan to grow GDP tenfold by 2040 hinges on blended finance and broad partnerships across agro-industrialisation, tourism, minerals, and science and technology.
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Rwanda Central Bank warns against using banknotes for decoration
The National Bank of Rwanda has warned florists, event planners and citizens against using Rwandan Franc banknotes in bouquets, citing damage, replacement costs and legal penalties for defacing the currency.
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Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Lt Gen Vladimir Alexeyev was immediately taken to hospital after the attack in a residential building on the north-western outskirts of the city and his condition is unknown.
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Airstrikes leave MSF staff missing, hospitals destroyed in Jonglei, South Sudan
The attacks come amid renewed clashes in Jonglei state between government troops and forces loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar. Machar was suspended from his position after being accused of plotting to overthrow President Salva Kiir, fueling tensions and instability in the country
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All 166 abducted church worshippers freed after Kaduna attacks in Nigeria
The group explained that gunmen stormed the churches on January 18, taking 177 people hostage and forcing them into nearby forests. Eleven individuals escaped during the initial raid, leaving 166 missing at the time.