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Gulf Business Activity Shaken as Iran Strikes Disrupt Region

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

Iran’s retaliatory attacks across the Gulf have caused the most significant disruption to business operations in the region since the COVID-19 era. The escalation has led to the shutdown of airports, suspension of port activities, and sharp reactions in financial markets—undermining decades of

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Iran Confirms Death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

Iran has officially confirmed the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking a historic turning point for the Islamic Republic after more than three decades under his leadership.Iranian state television announced early Sunday that Khamenei, who had ruled since 1989, died at the age of 86. The government subsequently declared 40 days of […]

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Trump Claims Khamenei Killed, Signals Ongoing Military Action in Iran

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is dead, describing the development as a form of “justice” and a turning point for both Iran and the United States. In a forceful statement, Trump accused Khamenei of orchestrating violence that led to numerous deaths globally, branding him as one of history’s […]

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Fmr South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Jailed for Life for ‘Paralysing’ the Country’s National Assembly

Daily Dispatch February 19, 2026

A South Korean court on Thursday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison, ruling that his December 2024 martial law declaration was a plot to “paralyse” the National Assembly. Yoon had abruptly announced the measure, claiming it was needed to root out “anti-state forces.” Presiding judge Ji Gwi-yeon said Yoon “dispatched troops […]

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Gabon Suspends Social Media Platforms Citing Threats to National Unity

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

Gabon has imposed an indefinite suspension on social media platforms, citing threats to national stability and social cohesion. The decision was announced Tuesday by the country’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication, in a televised address delivered by its spokesperson, Jean-Claude Mendome. The authority said the measure became necessary due to what it

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Liberia Reviews Migration Policies Ahead of Global Migration Forum

Daily Dispatch February 6, 2026

The Liberian government has convened a national workshop in Monrovia to assess its migration governance framework ahead of the International Migration Review Forum scheduled for May 2026. The meeting brought together government officials, civil society organisations and international partners to carry out a voluntary national review of Liberia’s implementation of the