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China says navy tracked USS Charleston near Sabina Shoal
China says it monitored USS Charleston near Sabina Shoal on 20 October. The Philippines disputes Beijing’s claim; the US mission remains unconfirmed.
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Brazil runoff poll puts Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula neck and neck
A Nexus/BTG poll puts Flávio Bolsonaro at 50.3% and Lula at 49.7% of valid voting intentions, within the margin of error before Brazil’s runoff.
Read the gm247news brief →Qatar plans defence production hub, minister says
Qatar’s defence minister says a production hub is planned with regional and international partners, with key details still to be announced.
Read the gm247news brief →Africa: Urgent 3 Biggest Food Crisis Facts – 2026
The Trump-Zelenskiy summit could reshape food security for dozens of African nations dependent on Black Sea grain corridors. Fertilizer costs, staple prices, and long-term agricultural productivity all hang in the…
Read the gm247news brief →Africa: Shocking Faith-Tech Boom – 3 Vital 2026 Facts
Africa's 17th Healing Streams event drew billions of viewers in September 2026, sparking a faith-tech investment boom. Venture capital is now flooding a Lagos-to-Nairobi corridor where religious streaming reshapes telecom…
Read the gm247news brief →Africa: Shocking Minority Displacement – 3 Vital Signs 2026
Sahel governments are studying Iraq's Christian repatriation model to resettle millions of displaced religious minorities across Africa in 2026. Enforceable property rights — not reconstruction budgets — may determine whether…
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