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Why did Israel launch a strike in Doha?

DOHA, QATAR | Xinhua | Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday, targeting a building used by senior Hamas officials in what Israeli authorities described as an attempt to assassinate leaders of the group. The strike took place as Hamas negotiators were discussing a …

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Boat accident kills over 100 in northwestern DRC

KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | At least 107 people were killed and 146 others went missing after a boat capsized Thursday in the northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local media reported Friday. According to media reports citing official sources, the accident occurred on the Congo River about 122 …

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Insurers’ H1 premiums surge 9% to Shs 1trillion

Despite the upbeat numbers, structural weaknesses remain Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda’s insurance industry recorded a strong performance in the first half of 2025, with Gross Written Premiums (GWP) rising 9 per cent to Shs1.06 trillion compared with Shs933.76 billion in the same period a year earlier, according to …

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Manchester derby, new faces as Premier League returns to action

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | A Manchester derby between two sides in need of victory headlines the Premier League’s return this weekend, which also features a new Nottingham Forest coach, fresh signings after the transfer window, and the possible debut of Alexander Isak for Liverpool. Manchester City host United on …

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