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Iraq has inaugurated its first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala province, southwest of Baghdad, marking a significant step toward diversifying its energy supply. Safaa Hussein, executive director of the Karbala solar plant, said the project will support the national grid, cut fuel use during peak demand, and reduce emissions. At full capacity, the site will…
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will ease its cobalt export ban on 15 October 2025, replacing it with a quota regime, according to the Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substances’ Markets (ARECOMS). • Miners may export 18,000 tons of cobalt for the remainder of 2025. • From 2026–2027, annual quotas…
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Hundreds of anti-government protesters clashed with police in Lima on Saturday (Sep. 20), as discontent grows in Peru over corruption, organised crime, and a new pension reform. The demonstration, led by the youth group Generation Z, saw stones and sticks thrown at officers, who responded with tear gas. At least three police officers were injured,…
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The Indian Navy and Hellenic Navy concluded their first bilateral maritime exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, enhancing defence cooperation and maritime security. The exercise was conducted in two phases: • Harbour phase (Sept 13–17, Salamis Naval Base): Cross-deck visits, crew interactions, and a pre-sail conference aboard the Hellenic Navy’s HS Themistokles. A cultural exchange onboard…
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Brazil has formally joined South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. The ICJ confirmed Brazil invoked Article 63 of its statute, allowing UN member states to intervene when treaty interpretation is at stake. Brazil argued Israel is in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.•…
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that the UK now formally recognises a Palestinian state. The announcement, made via social media, follows similar steps by Canada and Australia. Canada became the first G7 country to make the move. David Lammy, Deputy PM and Foreign Secretary, defended the decision, saying on the BBC that “now is…
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The High Seas Treaty will take effect in January 2026 after Morocco became the 60th nation to ratify. The treaty, negotiated over two decades, creates binding rules to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in international waters, covering two-thirds of the ocean. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the agreement aims to counter overfishing, pollution, and…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under increasing pressure after the departures of Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Lord Peter Mandelson, amid separate scandals. Labour MPs have raised concerns over Starmer’s leadership, citing controversial appointments, policy missteps, and unclear long-term direction. • Key controversies include the Mandelson appointment and debates over welfare and public…
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Thousands gathered in Manila and surrounding areas on 21 September to protest alleged corruption in government flood-control programmes. • Scale: Around 30,000 near the main highway; 20,000 elsewhere in the city. • Participants: Students, church leaders, civil society groups, lawmakers, and militant organisations. • Demonstration: Reported as largely peaceful; law enforcement on alert. President Ferdinand…
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US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (Sep. 20) that the United States seeks the return of Bagram Airbase, a major facility 64km north of Kabul used during America’s two-decade war in Afghanistan. • Background: Bagram was the main base for US forces, where detainees were held under the “war on terror.” The Taliban retook…
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