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Trump sues DoJ over FBI classified docs raid

Donald Trump is suing the United States' Department of Justice for $100 million. The former US President is seeking damages over the FBI's search of his Florida residence, during which law enforcement agents found hundreds of classified documents that he'd taken from the White House. Corresponding for us is Benji Hyer.

13 August, 2024

Africa

African member states demand two permanent seats on UN Security Council

African member states at the United Nations are demanding two permanent seats on the UN Security Council with the veto abolished. A United Nations Security Council meeting took place on Monday with the aim of redressing the historical injustice and enhancing Africa's effective representation on the Council. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York.

13 August, 2024

World

Hurricane Debby leaves US

A deadly tropical storm has wreaked widespread destruction along the east coast of United States, leaving tens of thousands of people without power and facing the threat of flooding. Hurricane Debby initially struck Florida and the Carolinas, before moving northwards, as Benji Hyer reports. v

13 August, 2024

World

Thousands evacuated in Kursk after Ukrainian incursion

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his troops have moved into Russian territory to "restore justice". It's reported tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes in the western Kursk region after Ukraine launched the incursion. The UK's former ambassador to Ukraine, Lee Turner says it's a major problem for Vladimir Putin.

12 August, 2024

World

Government demands UN action after Gaza tragedy

The government has condemned the recent Israeli attack on Al-Tabin School in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 100 civilians. The school had been serving as a refuge for displaced Palestinians. In an official statement, the government criticised the international community for its failure to protect Palestinian civilians and called on the United Nations Security Council to take immediate action to end the aggression and ensure the protection […]

12 August, 2024

World

The Geneva Conventions at 75: do the laws of war still have a fighting chance in today’s bloody world?

Getty Images By Marnie Lloydd, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Today marks 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere. With an estimated 120 armed conflicts worldwide, more than 450 armed groups and 195 million people living in areas under their control, […]

12 August, 2024

Business / Economics

India’s market regulator bats for its chief amid quid pro quo allegations

India's market regulator is asking investors to exercise due diligence before reacting to fresh allegations by a US-based short seller. Hindenburg Research has accused the head of India's market regulator of conflicts of interest relating to the Adani Group. They say SEBI's chief, Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband invested in offshore funds also used by the Indian conglomerate. Neha Poonia has more.

12 August, 2024

World

Bangladesh’s interim government says it’s working on resolving attacks against religious minorities

Bangladesh's interim government has said that it is working on addressing rising attacks against religious minorities following Sheikh Hasina's ouster from power, calling it a matter of grave concern.This comes after hundreds of homes, businesses and temples belonging to Bangladesh's minority Hindus were vandalised last week. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

12 August, 2024

World

Raising revenue from land: what African cities might learn from Hong Kong’s unique land-lease system

By Astrid R.N. Haas, University of Toronto Land prices across many African cities are soaring. This is because land is a city’s key asset. As urbanisation progresses, demand for land will rise, and therefore so will land prices, because the supply of land in cities is limited. Investments in public infrastructure, and zoning regulations that convert land to alternative uses, will also boost land value. In fact, […]

12 August, 2024