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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.
Oceania
Thousands of Madagascar schoolchildren gain access to supplies as French volunteers delive
French volunteers deliver school supplies to nearly 1,640 children across Madagascar's northern schools
Crime & Society
Island Nation Braces for Import Shocks as Global Economy Stumbles
Mauritius navigates economic challenges amid global market volatility and external pressures.
Oceania
Mauritius Builds Trade Hub Status with Aggressive Continental Commerce Strategy
Island nation leverages institutional strengths to deepen continental partnerships and investment flows.
Crime & Society
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Tourism and Island Life
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Tourism and Island Life
Record entries as Staffordshire tourism workers step forward
Record entries spotlight the people behind the region's visitor economy
Politics & Governance
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Politics & Governance
UK Families Pulled From Jerusalem Over Safety Concerns
British Consulate General renamed UK Mission, Jerusalem after safety-driven withdrawal
The long read
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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Mauritius Budget Announcement Looms as Households Brace for Relief or Hardship
June 17, 2026
Mauritian Businessman Cleared in Dubai Legal Case; Charges Dropped
July 08, 2026
Island Nation Braces for Import Shocks as Global Economy Stumbles
April 21, 2026
BT pays £400m to rescue TalkTalk rather than let it fail
October 05, 2026
Wind-powered cargo ship offers island lifeline amid shipping costs crisis
August 30, 2026