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Madagascar's Anemia Crisis: New Data Reveals Scale of Health Threat to Millions
Comprehensive survey maps regional causes of widespread anemia affecting millions of Madagascans
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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.
Politics & Governance
Mauritius Faces Budget Squeeze as Debt Burden Threatens Public Services
Rising debt forces difficult trade-offs between austerity and citizen relief
Oceania
Sailors Held Hostage as Nations Unite Against Indian Ocean Piracy Surge
Coalition launches maritime task force to combat Indian Ocean piracy and secure hostage sailors.
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Your winter energy bill could jump £460 from January
Ministers weigh drilling against renewables as household heating costs climb
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Aynac: Slate's First Public Meeting Draws 150 Residents
Municipal list lays out service and maintenance pledges for six-year term
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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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