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- 1Ethiopia accuses Eritrea and Sudan of backing Tigray rebels●Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia has publicly accused Eritrea and Sudan of supporting Tigrayan forces amid renewed clashes in the country's north, further straining relations with both neighbours. The claim marks an escalation in rhetoric around the conflict and raises fears of the fighting drawing in outside powers and destabilising the already volatile Horn of Africa region.
- 2China ships Russia-derived cruise missile defence system to North Africa▼World’s second most powerful military sends Russia-derived air-defence system designed to stop cruise missiles to a powerful North African nation
China, widely ranked the world's second most powerful military, has delivered an air-defence system derived from Russian technology and designed to counter cruise missiles to a major North African state. The report highlights growing arms transfers from Beijing to the region, though the specific recipient country and delivery terms are not detailed in the coverage.
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A heated debate is underway over whether immigration policies should apply selectively to people from Middle East and North Africa regions. Supporters and critics are clashing over the fairness and implications of treating immigrants differently based on their region of origin, with the discussion drawing sharp reactions and wide engagement across social platforms.
- 4Scientists Discover New Dinosaur Species in the Sahara●Scientists discover new dinosaur species deep in the Sahara Desert
Scientists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown dinosaur species deep in the Sahara Desert, according to ABC News. Details about the species, its age, and the research team behind the find have not yet been fully released, but the discovery adds to the growing picture of dinosaurs that once roamed what is now North Africa.