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Malaysia begins deportations, but hostility towards Rohingya refugees not stopping any time soon

Rohingya refugees removed from the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.
Rohingya refugees removed from the UNHCR office in Kuala Lumpur.

Trump administration to admit primarily Afrikaners under new refugee proposal

US President Donald Trump has claimed Afrikaners face persecution based on their race in the Black-majority country, allegations the South African government has denied.
US President Donald Trump has claimed Afrikaners face persecution based on their race in the Black-majority country, allegations the South African government has denied.

Trump's White House media ban faces long odds in court, legal experts say

An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, D.C., US, September 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
An updated solidarity sign adding CNN, MSNOW and POLITICO hangs outside the Associated Press booth at the White House grounds after US President Donald Trump banned three major news outlets – CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, in Washington, D.C., US, September 21, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

South Africa's president booked off from public engagements over ill health

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa looks on ahead of addressing the Cape Town Press Club in Cape Town, South Africa, February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa looks on ahead of addressing the Cape Town Press Club in Cape Town, South Africa, February 15, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander

UN committee says countries must consider reparations for slave trade

The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Viennese woman sues city over ‘discriminatory’ toilet fees

Vienna currently has 168 publicly managed toilet facilities, 139 of which are free to use.
Vienna currently has 168 publicly managed toilet facilities, 139 of which are free to use.

South African coalition party goes to court over law that angered Trump

FILE PHOTO: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa reviews the honour guard, on the day he meets Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado//File Photo
FILE PHOTO: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa reviews the honour guard, on the day he meets Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Planalto Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado//File Photo

Singapore school operator drops Sapporo plans as immigration backlash raises child safety concerns

The Global Indian Education, part of Singapore-based Global Schools Group, has withdrawn its plans to build an international school on the site of the defunct Tokiwa Elementary School in Sapporo.
The Global Indian Education, part of Singapore-based Global Schools Group, has withdrawn its plans to build an international school on the site of the defunct Tokiwa Elementary School in Sapporo.

English FA toughens sanctions on Premier League players for discrimination offences

A ‘No room for racism’ badge is seen during a Premier League match.
A ‘No room for racism’ badge is seen during a Premier League match.

New Zealand top diplomat draws Chinese embassy complaint in racism row

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ comments sparked a rare intervention from Chinese ambassador to New Zealand.
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ comments sparked a rare intervention from Chinese ambassador to New Zealand.

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