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Last update: 3 hours agoU.S.-Bangladesh Pivot: A new U.S.-Bangladesh Framework Agreement has taken effect after talks in Dhaka, pairing trade access (including Big Tech and energy) with two defense deals—GSOMIA for intelligence sharing and ACSA for U.S. use of Bangladesh ports and airfields—signaling Washington wants a stronger footprint as China’s regional routes run through Myanmar and Bangladesh. South Africa Tourism Push: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 is underway in Durban, with President Ramaphosa urging continent-wide visa and travel integration (SADC Tourism UNIVISA) to turn tourism into a bigger jobs and growth engine. Markets Hit by Iran Shock: Wall Street’s record run stumbled as tech slid and oil jumped on renewed Iran-war worries, feeding inflation pressure. Africa Health Sovereignty: Kenya is backing local vaccine and pharma manufacturing, while Africa CDC and Aspen are in talks to lock in long-term demand for locally made vaccines. Tech & Security: A class action in the U.S. targets Hisense smart TVs over alleged spying via content-recognition tech.
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