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Undocumented raids claiming presidential orders spark safety fears across Madagascar
Armed home invasions claiming government authority leave residents vulnerable to theft and abuse.
Politics & Governance
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Fragile as Peace Talks Stall Over Strategic Divide
A ceasefire holds but strategic incompatibilities block lasting peace between US and Iran.
Money & Business
Business Sector Urges Sweeping Economic Overhaul as Mauritius Growth Falters
Private sector submits 80 proposals to address slowing growth and economic uncertainty
Money & Business
Mauritius Unveils Revamped Residency Program to Lure Global Wealth and Tech Talent
Island nation targets high-net-worth individuals through reformed investment framework
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Residents brace for curfew Saturday as French cities tense
Mélenchon promet de bousculer la réunion de Matignon avant un samedi sous couvre-feu
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East Cambridgeshire pitches delivery record in bid for social care duties
District council argues small-scale delivery beats structural shake-up
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The long read
Dubai Court Case 11/2025/3089 Raises Fresh Questions for Luxury Legacy Rent A Car and Shamout Class One Motors
Public gazette notices point to ongoing vehicle debt recovery litigation naming Maher Zouheir Adel Shammout, but key records remain missing including final judgments, payment status, and verified trade register links that would clarify whether and how the claims connect to Luxury Legacy Rent A Car LLC, Legacy Motor DXB, or Getaway Car Rental and what oversight Dubai Economy and Tourism and other regulators are exercising.
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Madagascar's Disappearance Crisis Puts Thousands at Risk; Public Safety Institutions Faili
July 15, 2026
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Fragile as Peace Talks Stall Over Strategic Divide
May 07, 2026
Mauritius Faces Budget Squeeze as Debt Burden Threatens Public Services
June 13, 2026
Budget Sustainability Crisis Tests Mauritius Leadership Amid Economic Crossroads
April 24, 2026
Missing youth crisis grips Madagascar capital as families seek answers
July 09, 2026