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China’s Yellow Sea fish farms stoke anger in South Korea
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Middle East
At least two dead as severe weather sweeps US South and Midwest | Weather News
Flooding hit parts of the US South and Midwest during the Easter holiday weekend. At least two people, including a…
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Floyd Shivambu condemned by South Africa for visiting Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi
A top official in one of South Africa’s biggest political parties has been condemned for visiting a self-proclaimed pastor who…
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Middle East
In 1859, a South African declared himself emperor of the United States | History
On the morning of September 17, 1859, a “well-dressed and serious-looking man” walked into the offices of The San Francisco…
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South Korea will not ‘fight’ Donald Trump’s tariffs, says acting president
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Saudi Arabia edge South Korea on penalties to reach AFC U-17 Asian Cup final
Saudi Gazette report TAIF — Host nation Saudi Arabia clinched a thrilling spot in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final…
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Four dead in cable car crash south of Naples
BBC Four people have died after a mountain cable car cabin crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy,…
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Breaking News
Elon Musk’s Starlink and the racially charged row over operating in South Africa
Khanyisile Ngcobo BBC News, Johannesburg Getty Images The tussle between Starlink boss Elon Musk and South Africa over the company’s…
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Kidnapped US pastor rescued after South Africa shoot-out
An American pastor who was kidnapped by armed men during a church service in South Africa last week has been…
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South Africa appoints special envoy to US to ease relations
South Africa has appointed a special envoy to the US in an effort to ease tensions between the two countries,…
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Middle East
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon denies insurrection as criminal trial opens | Courts News
Although unlikely, Yoon could face death penalty if found guilty of preparing coup with last year’s declaration of martial law.…
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Breaking News
South Africa to re-open inquest into Nobel laureate’s death
A South African court is due to re-examine the circumstances around the death of one of the most renowned campaigners…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea’s former president Yoon to face criminal trial Monday on insurrection charges
SEOUL — South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol will face his first criminal trial on Monday, charged with leading…
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Breaking News
US pastor Josh Sullivan kidnapped during church service in South Africa
An American pastor has been kidnapped by armed men after they stormed his church service in South Africa, local authorities…
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Middle East
South America propose one-off 64-team World Cup in 2030 | Football News
CONMEBOL president makes official proposal to FIFA to expand men’s 2030 World Cup on the continent to 64 teams. Alejandro…
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South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Syria’s new government
ADVERTISEMENT South Korea has formally established diplomatic relations with Syria’s new Islamist-led government, months after a rebel coalition ousted President…
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Middle East
Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations | Politics News
The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President…
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Breaking News
Unsecured penguin caused helicopter crash in South Africa
An “unsecured” penguin in a cardboard box was the cause of a helicopter crash in South Africa, a report into…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border
SEOUL — South Korea’s military fired warning shots at a group of North Korean soldiers who crossed the border on…
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Breaking News
South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row
South Sudan has said it will now allow the entry of a man deported from the US, in a dramatic…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea to hold presidential election on June 3
SEOUL — South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, its acting leader has said, after the country’s…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Sudan says US visa ban caused by mistaken nationality
JUBA — South Sudan has criticized the revoking of US visas for all its nationals, saying it was based on…
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Breaking News
South Korea to hold presidential election on 3 June after impeachment turmoil
South Korea will hold a presidential election on 3 June, its acting leader has said, after the country’s constitutional court…
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Middle East
South Korea sets June 3 as date of election to replace Yoon | Elections News
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announces date of vote to choose a successor to impeached ex-leader Yoon Suk-yeol. South Korea will…
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Middle East
Why has Trump revoked all South Sudanese visas? | Donald Trump News
The United States government has revoked existing visas issued to all South Sudanese passport holders and barred further entries of…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Heinrich Klaasen Left Out Of South Africa’s Central Contract List; David Miller Take Hybrid Deal
Heinrich Klaasen’s international cricket career could be in jeopardy after he was excluded from Cricket South Africa’s (CSA)…
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US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
ADVERTISEMENT The US is revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders after the Trump administration criticised the African…
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Global Economy Trends
Circuit breaker triggered as South Korean stocks sell off
Asian equities plunged in early trading on Monday as a global stock market rout continued following a weekend where US…
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Middle East
Rising rivers threaten US South and Midwest after severe weather kills 18 | News
Forecasters warn that flooding could continue for days, as torrential rains keep falling in many US states. Rivers have risen…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea’s opposition calls for snap election date after Yoon’s ouster
SEOUL — South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party on Sunday urged acting President Han Duck-soo to promptly announce the date…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Pilot killed as helicopter crashes while battling fire in South Korea
DAEGU, South Korea — A helicopter crashed during a firefighting operation in the southeastern city of Daegu on Sunday, killing…
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US revokes all visas for South Sudanese nationals over deportation dispute
WASHINGTON — The United States announced Saturday that it is revoking all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and…
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Middle East
Russia bombs Kyiv after missile strikes in Ukraine’s south | 43447 News
Ukraine’s president slams US for ‘weak’ response after Russia’s previous deadly attack on his hometown, Kryvyi Rih. Several people have…
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Breaking News
US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the US is immediately revoking visas issued to all South Sudanese…
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Middle East
Thousands hit the streets for South Korea’s impeached ex-president Yoon | Protests News
The country’s Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to remove President Yoon Suk-yeol over his bungled martial law declaration. Thousands of people…
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Global
HIV threat looms over addicts in South Africa as US aid cuts strain needle exchange initiatives
ADVERTISEMENT A secluded corner surrounded by litter and makeshift structures on the outskirts of South Africa’s capital is home to…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
South Carolina, UConn breeze through Final Four to set up powerhouse NCAA final
TAMPA, Fla. — South Carolina is one win away from repeating as NCAA women’s basketball national champs, but the one…
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Global Economy Trends
South Africa minister says US trade deal ‘nullified’ by Trump tariffs
South Africa’s trade minister has said African nations should pivot towards markets including China after US President Donald Trump’s tariff…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea’s impeached president is removed from office, four months after declaring martial law
SEOUL — South Korea’s highest court has removed embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, ending months of uncertainty and…
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Middle East
South Korea’s Constitutional Court removes President Yoon from office | Politics News
BREAKINGBREAKING, South Korea’s Constitutional Court said that President Yoon Suk-yeol ‘violated’ people’s basic rights by declaring martial law. Seoul, South…
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Middle East
Reverse reparations: Zimbabwe’s perfect trap, South Africa’s looming danger | Debt
On February 7, the White House cut aid to South Africa, citing a nonexistent threat to white farmers from government…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on President Yoon’s impeachment April 4
SEOUL — South Korea’s Constitutional Court announced Monday that it will deliver its verdict on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment…
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Middle East
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday | Politics News
At least six of the court’s eight justices need to uphold Yoon’s impeachment to remove him from office. South Korea’s…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Four key storylines for LIV Golf Miami: The stars are on display in South Beach
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter Can anyone catch Sergio Garcia and Fireballs GC? That’ll be one of the many questions looming…
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Breaking News
South Korean man tending relatives’ grave probed for starting deadly wildfire
EPA The wildfire destroyed national treasures like Goun Temple, a Unesco World Heritage Site A 56-year-old man is being investigated…
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
China conducts routine patrols in South China Sea, warns Philippines against escalating tensions
BEIJING — The Chinese military conducted routine patrols in the South China Sea on Friday, a move that comes amid…
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Middle East
Rival rallies erupt in South Korea over President Yoon’s impeachment | News
Supporters and critics of Yoon Suk Yeol take to the streets of the capital Seoul amid ongoing impeachment trial. Hundreds…
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Middle East
Is Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts? | Sudan war
New alliances in Sudan’s civil war risk sparking a regional conflict by drawing in neighbouring South Sudan, analysts tell Al…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
Alex Carey Shines As South Australia End 29-Year Sheffield Shield Title Drought
Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey hit a superb century against Queensland as South Australia completed the highest successful fourth-innings…
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Middle East
Is South Sudan heading to another civil war? | TV Shows
South Sudan is on the brink of another civil war, the United Nations has warned, after weeks of escalating violence…
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