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Mauritius Charts Economic Course with Ocean-Centered Development Plan
Island nation integrates environmental expertise into economic planning for marine resource development.
Oceania
Families Fear for Safety as Dozens of Children Go Missing in Madagascar
Residents restrict movement and social life as police search for missing youth.
Money & Business
Island Nation Tackles Rising Costs, Capital Inflows as Economic Crossroads Loom
Mauritius balances inflation control with investment attraction and sector diversification.
Politics & Governance
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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Money & Business
Tens of thousands jobless while foreign workers fill posts: What it costs Mauritius
Structural labor mismatch leaves Mauritians sidelined while foreign workers fill critical roles.
Politics & Governance
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Politics & Governance
Mauritius Workers Demand Voice on Pension Overhaul; Mass Protest Set
Unions mobilize workers against unilateral pension changes affecting retirement security.
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 Charts Economic Course with Ocean-Centered Development Plan
May 06, 2026
Madagascar's Military Leaders Tighten Control; Regional Bloc Demands Prisoner Release
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Island Nation Tackles Rising Costs, Capital Inflows as Economic Crossroads Loom
May 15, 2026
Kentucky Maverick Falls to Trump-Endorsed Rival in Stunning Primary Upset
May 21, 2026
Families Fear for Safety as Dozens of Children Go Missing in Madagascar
July 13, 2026