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MSF Hospital in South Sudan's Jonglei State Destroyed in Airstrike; Charity Points to Government Forces

A Médecins Sans Frontières hospital serving over 200,000 people in South Sudan's conflict-ridden Jonglei state was hit by an airstrike, destroying critical supplies. The charity suggests only government forces have aerial attack capability, as renewed violence displaces thousands and threatens a fragile peace.

Feb 4, 2026

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South Sudanese Forces Bomb MSF Hospital in Lankien, Destroying Vital Supplies

A Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in South Sudan's Jonglei State was struck by an aerial bombardment attributed to government forces overnight, destroying critical medical supplies and injuring staff, just hours after another MSF facility was looted.

Feb 4, 2026

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South Sudanese Hospital Struck in Aerial Bombardment, Aid Group Condemns 'Targeted' Assault

A Médecins Sans Frontières hospital in Jonglei state was hit in a night-time air raid, destroying critical supplies and forcing staff to flee. The attack, which the NGO says was carried out by government forces, exacerbates a healthcare crisis for hundreds of thousands amid renewed conflict and mass displacement.

Feb 5, 2026

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Sudanese Army Breaks RSF Siege on Key Kordofan Capital, Claims Strategic Victory

Sudanese armed forces announce they have broken a lengthy paramilitary siege on Kadugli, the regional capital of South Kordofan, in what they describe as a decisive battle to reopen a vital supply corridor, though the humanitarian crisis in the region remains dire.

Feb 3, 2026

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Famine Expands in Sudan's Darfur, Reaches Two More Towns as Crisis Deepens

International hunger monitors confirm famine conditions have spread to two additional towns in Sudan's Darfur region, signaling a rapid deterioration months after initial warnings in el-Fasher.

Feb 5, 2026

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Famine Expands in Sudan's Darfur as Conflict Rages, Two More Towns Succumb

A global hunger monitor warns famine has taken hold in two additional towns in Sudan's Darfur, signaling a rapid deterioration months after a major city was declared in famine. The grim assessment comes amid ongoing heavy fighting and a hospital attack that killed dozens.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Egypt Deploys Advanced Turkish Drones to Border, Deepening Role in Sudan's Conflict

Satellite imagery and analysis reveal Egypt has stationed high-altitude Bayraktar Akinci drones at a remote border airstrip, marking a significant escalation in its involvement in Sudan's civil war and raising regional tensions.

Feb 3, 2026

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Sudanese Army Breaks Siege on Strategic Kordofan Capital, Claims Second Major Advance in Days

Government forces have entered the besieged capital of South Kordofan, Kadugli, following a similar breakthrough in nearby Dilling, potentially easing a dire humanitarian crisis in the region.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Egypt Deploys Advanced Turkish Drones to Border, Deepening Role in Sudan's Civil War

Satellite imagery and security sources confirm Egypt has stationed sophisticated Bayraktar Akinci drones at a remote border airstrip, marking a significant escalation in its involvement in Sudan's conflict and raising regional tensions.

Feb 2, 2026

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Famine Conditions Spread in Sudan's Darfur as Conflict and Funding Cuts Deepen Crisis

Two additional regions in North Darfur have now crossed the famine threshold for acute malnutrition, a U.N.-backed monitor reports, as Sudan's civil war and dwindling aid resources push millions toward starvation.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

South Africa's Financial Heavyweights Launch ZARU, a Rand-Backed Stablecoin, in Bid to Reclaim Monetary Sovereignty

A consortium of leading South African financial and tech firms has launched ZARU, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the South African Rand. The move is seen as a strategic response to the rapid adoption of dollar-denominated stablecoins and aims to keep local currency relevant in the digital age.

Feb 5, 2026

World

Cape Town Mayor Weighs Leadership Bid for South Africa's Democratic Alliance

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is considering a run for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance (DA), a pivotal partner in South Africa's coalition government, following the incumbent's decision to step aside.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Five Analyst Questions That Defined Norfolk Southern's Challenging Quarter

Norfolk Southern navigated a softer-than-expected freight environment in Q4, leaning on cost discipline and operational improvements to offset volume weakness. Analysts probed management on the sustainability of these gains and the road ahead amid market uncertainty.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Coupang Data Breach Widens: 165,000 More South Korean Users Confirmed Affected

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has confirmed a significant expansion of last year's massive data breach, with personal information of an additional 165,000 users compromised. The revelation comes as the company remains under intense government scrutiny for the initial incident that impacted over 33 million customers.

Feb 5, 2026

World

South Africa Seeks Closer Trade Ties with China as U.S. Tariffs Bite

Trade Minister Parks Tau is set to sign a key economic pact in Beijing this week, aiming to secure duty-free access for South African exports to the Chinese market amid strained relations with Washington.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Circle Expands USDC's Global Footprint Through Strategic Partnership with South Korea's Hecto Financial

Circle Internet Group deepens its push into regulated cross-border payments with a new integration in South Korea, aiming to position USDC as a core settlement rail for enterprises and financial institutions.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Volkswagen's Tennessee Plant Reaches Tentative Labor Deal with UAW, Signaling Union Momentum in Southern U.S.

The United Auto Workers union announced a tentative agreement with Volkswagen at its Chattanooga, Tennessee assembly plant late Wednesday, marking a significant step in the union's campaign to organize auto factories in the traditionally union-resistant Southern United States.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

KKR, Singtel-Led Consortium Seals Record Southeast Asia Data Center Deal, Betting Big on AI Infrastructure

A consortium led by KKR and Singapore Telecommunications has agreed to acquire a majority stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, marking the largest data center transaction in Southeast Asia to date and underscoring the region's strategic role in the AI-driven digital infrastructure boom.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Ryan Cos. Bolsters Southern Strategy with Key Leadership Hire, Tapping Healthcare Real Estate Veteran

Nathan Golik, a former NexCore Group executive, joins Ryan Cos. as President of its South Central region, bringing over $2 billion in development experience to steer the contractor's growing portfolio in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

South Korean Regulators Investigate Suspected ZKsync Price Manipulation Following 970% Spike on Upbit

South Korea's Financial Security Service has initiated a probe into a dramatic, short-lived price surge of the ZKsync token on the Upbit exchange, warning that coordinated 'buy walls' could lead to severe penalties under the country's strict crypto laws.

Feb 4, 2026