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Who are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?
Airlines and automakers have taken a hit, while banks and energy firms have raked in big profits.
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Armed men kidnap dozens in attacks on Nigerian villages
Police say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.
Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City
The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.
Disarmament, humanitarian aid at centre of new Gaza ‘working groups’
What to know about the new Gaza working groups conditioning reconstruction on immediate disarmament.
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Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?
Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.
Mali says 82 soldiers captured by armed groups have been freed
Malian army says the soldiers were held prisoner by Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked armed groups in the northern region.
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Iran rejects Trump’s claim to ‘control’ Hormuz: What’s the latest in talks?
Iran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its ‘behaviour’ as global energy prices rise.
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Car bomb hits Colombia highway day after new president sworn in
A car bomb destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.
Published On 9 Aug 2026
Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any ‘pressure’ to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.
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Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
