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Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Returns: Where Is the Promise of a Credible Election?

Politics, World /

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday, 25 October, after months abroad. Her return places renewed attention on a political transition whose democratic destination remains uncertain. Machado has called for a credible presidential election. But her return alone does not guarantee that an election will take

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Oil Surges Above $111 as Middle East Tensions Escalate. Could Nigerians Pay More?

Business, World /

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday, 22 October, as renewed attacks in Saudi Arabia and maritime incidents around the Persian Gulf raised concerns about further disruption to crude supplies. Brent crude rose to $111.64 per barrel in early trading, while United States West Texas Intermediate reached $99.39. The increases reflected fears that a wider

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China’s Economy Grows 4.5%. Why Are Domestic Demand Concerns Persisting?

Economy, World /

China’s economy expanded by 4.5 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026, accelerating from 4.3 per cent in the previous quarter. Strong exports, particularly in higher-value manufacturing, helped support growth and kept the country on course to meet its annual target. Yet the headline figure does not tell the whole story. Domestic demand

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France’s Unrest Raises Hard Questions About Living Costs and Public Services

World /

France is facing renewed political and social pressure after nationwide demonstrations on 17 October over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated into clashes, looting and damage to public buildings. Authorities subsequently reported approximately 2,400 arrests. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and ordered a review of possible failures in intelligence and police preparedness,

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UK Debt Tops £3 Trillion as Inflation Hits 3.5%. What Do the Numbers Really Say?

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The United Kingdom’s public-sector net debt has exceeded £3 trillion for the first time, while annual consumer-price inflation rose to 3.5 per cent in September 2026. Figures published by the Office for National Statistics on 21 October put public-sector net debt at a provisional £3.005 trillion, equivalent to 94 per cent of gross domestic product.

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Government financial documents and calculator representing rising debt costs and pressure on developing economies

Global Debt Costs Are Rising. Developing Countries Cannot Afford to Ignore the Warning

Africa, Economy, Nigeria, World /

The International Monetary Fund has warned that rising borrowing costs are placing additional pressure on developing economies, making it harder for governments to finance public services and respond to economic shocks. Speaking during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok on October 14, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that higher benchmark yields

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LNG export terminal and gas infrastructure illustrating Qatar’s supply crisis and Nigeria’s gas ambitions

Qatar’s LNG Crisis Is a Warning for Nigeria’s Gas Ambitions

Business, World /

The disruption of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas industry is a reminder that energy security depends not only on underground reserves but also on functioning infrastructure, safe shipping routes and the ability to deliver supplies reliably. Fresh industry analysis published on October 12 indicates that Qatar’s LNG exports remain severely restricted amid the conflict involving Iran

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Nigerian and United States flags representing concerns over child recruitment by armed groups and military cooperation

UNITED STATES PLACES NIGERIA ON CHILD SOLDIERS WATCH LIST

Nigeria, USA /

The United States has placed Nigeria on a list of countries facing possible restrictions on military assistance because of concerns over the recruitment and use of child soldiers. The decision could affect military training, weapons sales and defence cooperation. Nigerian authorities have consistently denied that the country recruits or uses child soldiers. The development comes

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NATO and Mauritania security cooperation amid growing insecurity across the Sahel region

NATO STRENGTHENS TIES WITH MAURITANIA AMID SAHEL INSECURITY

Africa, USA /

NATO has deepened its engagement with Mauritania through discussions on regional security and cooperation. The talks focused on security challenges in the Sahel, a region facing terrorism, political instability and cross border crime. The development came as the European Union finalised details of a new Sahel security project expected to support Mauritania and Chad in

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Nord Stream gas pipelines and European energy infrastructure amid US-Russia talks

United States and Russia Explore Possible Nord Stream Gas Deal

Business, World /

Senior United States and Russian officials have discussed the possibility of involving United States investors in the Nord Stream gas pipeline projects, raising the prospect of renewed energy cooperation between Washington and Moscow. The pipelines previously carried Russian natural gas to Germany before the war in Ukraine transformed Europe’s energy relationship with Russia. Any attempt

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