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All eyes on Lebanon as Iran deal hangs in the balance

Equities mostly rose on Tuesday as investors assessed the chances of an agreement to end the US-Israeli war on Iran,…

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Hezbollah, Israel accept US plan for limited truce in Lebanon

Lebanon said Monday Hezbollah had accepted a US proposal to stop attacking Israel in exchange for Israel halting attacks on…

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Why copying competitors won’t help African startups build category-defining products 

There is a familiar pattern across Africa’s startup ecosystem. A company launches a successful product. Soon enough, competitors emerge with…

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Spiro raises $215M as it eyes Ethiopia and DRC expansion

Dia dhuit, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here’s what I’ve got for you today: Spiro lands $215M to accelerate Africa’s EV…

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Oil prices jump as Iran suspends peace talks

Vessels sail near Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz on 1 June 2026. [Getty] Oil prices jumped and equities…

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UN chief calls for UN force to remain in Lebanon

UNIFIL is expected to end its multi-decade mission at the end of the year. [Getty] UN chief Antonio Guterres said…

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France bans Israeli offensive weapons at trade show

Israel Aerospace Industries exhibits at the 2022 Eurosatory event. [Getty] France has banned the display of Israeli offensive weapons at…

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Ultra-orthodox draft protests cripple central Israel

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to…

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Will Syria’s trials of Assad era war criminals bring justice?

Is Syria finally having its accountability moment?  In this episode of The Brief In, we examine Syria’s fragile and deeply contested…

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WHO hails Saudi Arabia's health measures after safe Hajj season

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have hailed the 2026 Hajj as a public health…

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