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Venezuelan Opposition Leader Hands Nobel Medal to Trump

Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado has drawn international attention after revealing that she handed over her Nobel Peace Prize medal to United States President Donald Trump during a private meeting at the White House, describing the moment as deeply symbolic for
January 17, 2026
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Deadly Floods Leave South Africa Reeling

At least 19 people have lost their lives in northeastern South Africa after days of relentless heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across parts of Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces, deepening an unfolding humanitarian and environmental crisis. Local authorities say the death toll may
January 17, 2026
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Kenya, China Advance Duty-Free Trade Talks

Kenya has reached a preliminary trade understanding with China that could significantly expand its access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets, with up to 98 percent of Kenyan exports expected to enter China duty-free once a final agreement is concluded.
January 17, 2026
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Detained Ugandan Politician Wins Election Landslide

A rare and striking political development has unfolded in Uganda after opposition figure Mufumbiro secured a decisive victory in a parliamentary race while still in detention. According to reports carried by several Ugandan media outlets, the final tally shows that Mufumbiro defeated
January 16, 2026
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United States Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide

The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, a move that marks a significant tightening of the country’s immigration controls. The decision, which takes effect from January 21, was confirmed by the United
January 16, 2026
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Uganda 2026 Election: Museveni Leads Early Vote Count

Uganda has begun releasing preliminary results from its 2026 general election, showing President Yoweri Museveni in the lead as counting continues across the country. The early figures, provided by the Electoral Commission of Uganda, reflect a small fraction of the total votes
January 16, 2026
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Germany Sends Troops To Greenland Arctic Mission

Germany has begun deploying military personnel to Greenland this week, a move that highlights the growing strategic importance of the Arctic as global competition intensifies. The deployment places Berlin more firmly within NATO’s evolving Arctic posture, at a time when melting ice,
January 16, 2026
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Russia Expands Visa-Free Access Across Southern Africa

Russia is moving to widen visa-free travel for citizens of several southern African countries, a step that reflects its growing interest in deeper engagement with the region through tourism, diplomacy, and people-to-people exchange. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini are expected to be
January 16, 2026
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