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Mauritian Businessman Cleared in Dubai Legal Case; Charges Dropped
Dubai prosecutors close investigation into businessman with no charges filed
Politics & Governance
Island Nation Charts New Course with Comprehensive Ocean Management Strategy
Mauritius prioritizes blue economy principles amid climate pressures on tourism and fisheries sectors.
Oceania
Direct India flights from Reunion ending this fall; residents lose only link
Airline suspends only direct route between island and India after six months of operation.
Oceania
Madagascar's Military Leaders Tighten Control; Regional Bloc Demands Prisoner Release
Military consolidates power as regional bloc demands prisoner releases and democratic safeguards.
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Schools Left Without Heat Protection as Union Talks Collapse
Unions reject government's inadequate response to recurring school heat emergencies.
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The long read
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.
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Mourinho Backs Vinicius Behind Closed Doors as Madrid Winger Faces Early Criticism
August 24, 2026
Island Nation Charts New Course with Comprehensive Ocean Management Strategy
May 02, 2026
Madagascar Families Cut Food to Afford School; Millions Face Hunger-Education Trade-off
August 31, 2026
Mauritius Weighs Painful Budget Cuts as Households Face Tighter Squeeze
June 09, 2026
Hidden Gem Near Paris Rivals Tropical Beaches With Impossibly Fine Sand
July 25, 2026