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April 28, 2026 04:45 (EAT) • 2 days ago

UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil

The loss of the UAE, a longstanding member, threatens to weaken unity within OPEC, which has often masked internal divisions over geopolitics and production quotas.A statement from the UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said the move, effective May 1, reflects the emirates' long-term s...

April 28, 2026 08:35 (EAT) • 3 days ago

Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks

Mali's military government has said the situation is under control though its head, Assimi Goita, has not been seen in public or made any statements since the attacks on Saturday.

April 26, 2026 06:10 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody

Shortly afterwards, he posted, "The First Lady, plus the Vice President, and all Cabinet members, are in perfect condition." He ⁠said he would be holding a White House press conference on Saturday night.

April 26, 2026 05:15 (EAT) • 5 days ago

US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

The deadlock leaves the world's biggest economy and a major oil power locked in a confrontation that ⁠has already pushed energy prices to multi-year highs, stoked inflation and darkened global growth prospects.

April 26, 2026 02:32 (EAT) • 5 days ago

German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows

"The competition in the Chinese market is the most intense competition in the world," Hildegard Mueller, president of Germany's VDA auto lobby, ⁠told reporters.

April 26, 2026 12:26 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Gunmen hit Mali's military bases in 'complex attacks', airport shut

A U.N. security note said there had been "simultaneous complex attacks" in Kati, near Bamako's airport and in cities and towns further north including Mopti, Gao and Kidal, while the U.S. embassy in Mali urged its citizens to shelter in place.

April 25, 2026 11:29 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Iran says it has hanged agent working for Israel over sabotage in protests

It said Erfan Kiani, a “hired thug of Mossad,” had engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private ‌property, ⁠spreading fear and terror across the central city of Isfahan, and wielding ⁠a machete.

April 25, 2026 10:35 (EAT) • 5 days ago

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes

The gala will take place as scrutiny of the Trump family’s broader crypto ventures has intensified, with Democratic leaders calling for investigations.

April 25, 2026 09:57 (EAT) • 6 days ago

US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks

President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner are due to depart on Saturday morning for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, the White House said.

April 25, 2026 06:14 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Iran's foreign minister heading to Islamabad for indirect talks with US

Islamabad was the venue ‌for talks between the U.S. and Iran on ending their war that collapsed earlier this week.

Reuters

UAE quits OPEC in shock move amid energy turmoil

Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks

Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody

US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows

Gunmen hit Mali's military bases in 'complex attacks', airport shut

Iran says it has hanged agent working for Israel over sabotage in protests

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes

US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks

Iran's foreign minister heading to Islamabad for indirect talks with US

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