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AfDB Raises Record $11 Billion Despite U.S. Funding Cuts
Written by tpanewsdesk By: TPA NewsDesk | www.thepointafricanews.com | Africa The African Development Bank (AfDB) has…
U.S. Universities Secure Temporary Reprieve as Court Halts DoD Research Funding Reductions
Written by tpanewsdesk By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com WASHINGTON D.C. – A U.S. federal judge…
Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender,’ States Supreme Leader is Safe ‘For Now’ Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
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ArcelorMittal’s Billion-Dollar Investment: A Test for Liberia’s Commitment to Workforce Justice Amid Mounting Grievances
Written by tpanewsdesk By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com NIMBA COUNTY, Liberia – The ground trembles…
Libya Urges U.S. to Reconsider Travel Ban, Citing Sacrifices in Terror Fight
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Belgium Seeks Trial of Ex-Diplomat in Lumumba Killing Case
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New AEON Humanoid Robot by Hexagon to Begin Industrial Deployment This Year
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FIFA Eyes Record $10 Billion from Expanded 2026 World Cup
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OPEC Fund Forum 2025 Opens with Focus on Inclusive Growth, Climate
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IAEA Board Adopts Resolution on Iran, Ghana’s Neutral Stance Sparks Discussion
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Egypt and Saudi Arabia Greenlight $4 Billion “Moses Bridge” Across Red Sea
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Tehran Residents Flee, Stockpile Supplies Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
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Thousands of Tourists Stranded in Israel and Lebanon Amidst Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
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AFRICOM Undergoes Leadership Change: New Commander Takes Helm Amidst Evolving Mission
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Third SANDF Contingent Returns from DRC Mission, Lands in Bloemfontein
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Sudan Ambassador Confirms Evacuation Plan for Nationals in Iran, No Injuries Reported
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Ramaphosa Holds Key Bilateral Talks with Canadian PM Carney at G7 Summit
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Sole Survivor’s Account Emerges as Ahmedabad Plane Crash Death Toll Climbs Past 270
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UN Sounding the Alarm on Hunger Crisis in 13 Global Hotspots
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Erdogan and Putin Urge End to Israel–Iran Conflict
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Middle East on Edge as Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates Over Nuclear Tensions
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African Clubs Set Their Sights on Glory as 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Kicks Off in U.S.
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Shadow War Ends: Israel and Iran Clash in Open Strikes
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Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender,’ States Supreme Leader is Safe ‘For Now’ Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
Written by tpanewsdesk By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com Video Excerpt: BBC News WASHINGTON D.C. – Amidst a rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Donald Trump on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, issued a series of highly provocative statements, demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender” while asserting that the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is safe “for
Thousands of Tourists Stranded in Israel and Lebanon Amidst Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
Written by tpanewsdesk By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com TEL AVIV, Israel & BEIRUT, Lebanon – Thousands of tourists and travelers have found themselves stranded in Israel and Lebanon, caught in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, which has led to widespread airport closures and flight cancellations across the Middle East. Israel’s main international gateway,
Middle East on Edge as Israel–Iran Conflict Escalates Over Nuclear Tensions
Written by tpanewsdesk By: TPA News Desk | editor@thepointafricanews.com A sharp escalation in military hostilities between Israel and Iran is rattling international nerves. Israel launched a series of unprecedented airstrikes targeting over 100 strategic Iranian military and nuclear sites, including the Defense Ministry and key enrichment centers in Natanz and Isfahan. These assaults reportedly killed senior
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Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender,’ States Supreme Leader is Safe ‘For Now’ Amid Escalating Regional Conflict
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ArcelorMittal’s Billion-Dollar Investment: A Test for Liberia’s Commitment to Workforce Justice Amid Mounting Grievances
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Belgium Seeks Trial of Ex-Diplomat in Lumumba Killing Case
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IAEA Board Adopts Resolution on Iran, Ghana’s Neutral Stance Sparks Discussion
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Egypt and Saudi Arabia Greenlight $4 Billion “Moses Bridge” Across Red Sea
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Tehran Residents Flee, Stockpile Supplies Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
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Thousands of Tourists Stranded in Israel and Lebanon Amidst Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
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Third SANDF Contingent Returns from DRC Mission, Lands in Bloemfontein
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Sudan Ambassador Confirms Evacuation Plan for Nationals in Iran, No Injuries Reported
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Ramaphosa Holds Key Bilateral Talks with Canadian PM Carney at G7 Summit
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Sole Survivor’s Account Emerges as Ahmedabad Plane Crash Death Toll Climbs Past 270
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UN Sounding the Alarm on Hunger Crisis in 13 Global Hotspots
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AfDB Raises Record $11 Billion Despite U.S. Funding Cuts
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Egypt, China Ink $100 Million Deal to Expand TEDA Suez Economic Zone
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Yemen Central Bank Rejects Houthi-Issued 50-Riyal Coin as “Destructive Act”
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India: Telangana Factory Blast Kills 39, Dozens Injured in Devastating Fire
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Africa’s New Nuclear Strategy Takes Shape Through Twin Forums on Health and Energy
Written by tpanewsdesk The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is expanding its presence in Africa with…
Kagame, IAEA Chief Discuss Rwanda’s Nuclear Energy Ambitions, SMR Adoption
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Boost for Tanzania: IMF Funds Economic Stability and Climate Resilience Efforts
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Ethiopia Seeks Enhanced IAEA Support Across Health, Environment, and Nuclear Sectors
Written by tpanewsdesk Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali hosted International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director…
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