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Thai fishing industry nears a standstill as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

A surge in diesel prices triggered by the United States (US)-Israeli war on Iran is pushing Thailand’s multibillion-dollar fishing industry towards a standstill, with fishermen warning that their boats could be idled within days unless the government steps in
  • March 26, 2026
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Labour unions launch coordinated action against SA’s soaring cost of living

South Africa’s (SA) major labour federations have announced a coordinated programme of action to confront the country’s escalating cost‑of‑living crisis, warning that workers are being “trapped” by rising prices, unemployment and retrenchments. 
  • March 26, 2026
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SA President pledges stability in police leadership as National Commissioner faces court summons

South Africa’s (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to reassure South Africans that the stability and functioning of the SA Police Service (SAPS) will be safeguarded, following confirmation that National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been served with a summons to appear in court.
  • March 26, 2026
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IMF calls for stronger deposit insurance systems to safeguard financial stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged countries, particularly in emerging and developing economies, to strengthen deposit insurance systems as a key pillar of financial stability and public confidence in the banking sector.
  • March 26, 2026
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Guterres calls for immediate release of 118 detained UN staff as arrests surge worldwide

United Nations (UN) Secretary‑General António Guterres has called for the immediate release of 118 UN personnel currently detained worldwide, warning that attacks and arbitrary arrests targeting UN staff are rising at an alarming rate. 
  • March 26, 2026
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Global out‑of‑school numbers rise for seventh year: UNESCO

The number of children and young people out of school has risen for the seventh consecutive year, reaching 273 million worldwide, according to the United Nations (UN) Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report.
  • March 26, 2026
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