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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s remarks on Taiwan, describing it as “part of China,” have ignited debate regarding Malaysia’s non-aligned stance. His comments garnered approval from Beijing while Taiwan cautioned against potential impacts on investment confidence. Anwar subsequently called for enhanced defence measures in Sabah amid regional tensions.

Mamadou Aliou, an environmental safety officer and activist in Bembou Silaty, Guinea, illustrates the struggle faced by locals as bauxite mining displaces agriculture and devastates water quality. Despite Guinea’s vast bauxite reserves, residents contend with poverty and environmental degradation linked to foreign mining operations.

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