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Hong Kong, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - Asian stocks rally as US Treasury steps in to ease bond fears

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2026-08-20
Asian markets rallied Thursday after the US Treasury said it would "at least double" the amount of long-term bonds to push down borrowing costs, after they surged this week to near two-decade highs. The surprise move provided a much-needed shot in the arm for investors worried about a spike in 10- and 30-year yields caused by the prospect of inflation staying elevated, government borrowing and possible Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Soon af......
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Seoul, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - North Korea has an estimated 80 to 120 nuclear weapons: Seoul defence minister
2026-08-20 05:30:25
Undisclosed, Ukraine, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - 'People, not robots': Ukraine's soldiers justify human role amid drone revolution
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Tehran, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - Iran goes on offensive as diplomacy with US stalls
2026-08-20 05:00:41
Sydney, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - Australia 'outraged' over Israel decision to close probe into aid worker killings
2026-08-20 05:00:41
Deir el-Balah, Palestinian Territories, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - 'Ray of hope': Gaza seed bank rebuilds after wartime destruction
2026-08-20 05:00:41
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Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - Kyiv's desperate vendors persevere outside obliterated flea market
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Dhaka, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - Bangladesh's Alamgir tipped to become new president
2026-08-20 04:31:20
Hong Kong, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - CK Hutchison seeks over US$1.5 billion from Panama over port takover
2026-08-20 04:00:15
Kyiv, Ukraine, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - Russian strikes kill 6 in Kyiv, surrounding region
2026-08-20 04:00:15
London, Aug 20, 2026 (AFP) - UK summons Israeli envoy over West Bank settlement project
2026-08-20 04:00:15

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WINDHOEK, 19 August 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp speaking at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town, South Africa during the handing over of the remains of former Robben Island prisoners in partnership with the South African Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 19 August 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp speaking at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town, South Africa during the handing over of the remains of former Robben Island prisoners in partnership with the South African Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

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OKAHANDJA, 18 July 2015 - Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority and head of the Otjika-Tjamuaha Royal House. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

OKAHANDJA, 18 July 2015 - Chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority and head of the Otjika-Tjamuaha Royal House. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

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WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - First Gentleman Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah on Tuesday launched the DEN Impact Foundation, an initiative aimed at implementing targeted programs to tackle the escalating social, educational, and mental health issues affecting boys. (Pho: Contributed) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - First Gentleman Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah on Tuesday launched the DEN Impact Foundation, an initiative aimed at implementing targeted programs to tackle the escalating social, educational, and mental health issues affecting boys. (Pho: Contributed) NAMPA.

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WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking at the launch of DEN Impact Foundation on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare speaking at the launch of DEN Impact Foundation on Tuesday in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

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/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

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