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Indian Ocean
Lille metro: Mel wins commitments from Alstom and Ilévia
Metropolis imposes conditional oversight after September metro breakdowns
Creole Language Fades in Reunion Schools Despite 25 Years of Official Status
Bilingual enrollment remains minimal despite decades of policy recognition in French territory.
Global Powers Clash Over Africa's Untapped Mineral Reserves and Energy Metals
African nations renegotiate resource extraction terms amid intensifying global competition.
Naval Standoff in South China Sea Reignites U.S.-China Strategic Rivalry
Competing accounts of military encounter intensify concerns over regional stability and economic disruption.
Crime & Society
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No runway needed: Electra's short-takeoff aircraft targets real-world routes
A hybrid blown-lift aircraft aims to serve routes with minimal ground infrastructure
Oceania
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Madagascar: 1,5 million de personnes menacées par la faim
Au sud de l'île, sécheresse et déforestation plongent les familles dans une crise alimentaire sans précédent.
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.
Spotlight
Crypto Markets Ignite as Bitcoin Hits New Peaks, Luring Global Investors Back
May 24, 2026
Record entries as Staffordshire tourism workers step forward
October 06, 2026
Grid inquiry clears Neso of cover-up but flags control failures
October 19, 2026
Island Paradise Faces Pressure: Mauritius Grapples With Tourism Growth and Pollution
April 18, 2026
South Africa's Democracy Tested as President Blocks Inquiry into Farm Theft Allegations
June 14, 2026