Taiwan urges China to respect ROC’s democracy after Xi reiterates “inevitable” unification

ANI | Updated: Nov 12, 2026 18:49 IST Taipei [Taiwan], November 12 (ANI): Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Thursday urged Beijing to acknowledge the continued existence of the Republic of China (ROC) and respect Taiwan’s democratic system after Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated that unification with Taiwan was inevitable, according to a report by…

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Wave of bomb threats and cyberattacks raises hybrid warfare fears in Europe

Bomb threats, disrupted flights, and cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems have raised concerns about a broader campaign of destabilization across Europe. While suspicions have fallen on Russia and Iran, two analysts warn that the available evidence does not yet establish whether the incidents are connected, who is responsible, or whether a larger geopolitical strategy is…

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DHL Global Forwarding appoints Sascha Geiken CEO for Sub-Saharan Africa | Food Business Middle East & Africa

AFRICA – DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Sascha Geiken as CEO for Sub-Saharan Africa, excluding South Africa, succeeding Egidio Monteiro. Geiken previously served as Vice President of Ocean Freight for the Middle East and Africa and will report to Tobias Maier, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Middle East and Africa, according to the company. He…

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SACP Rules Out Coalition Deals with DA

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has ruled out entering coalition arrangements with the Democratic Alliance (DA). The party won more than 250 council seats in the 2026 local government elections, which could give it considerable influence over the formation of municipal governments. In a statement issued this week, the SACP said its political bureau…

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Fintech Griffin raises $20 mn in Series B funding to expand AI banking platform

Griffin, a UK-licensed bank providing banking infrastructure to fintech companies and digital platforms, has raised $20 mn in a Series B funding round led by Octagon Partners, valuing the business at more than $100 mn. Existing investors Notion Capital, A+ Ventures, Nordic Ninja and Breega also participated, alongside other backers. The financing is intended to…

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