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272 Million Children out of School a Major Wake Up Call
Human Rights Watch
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July 7, 2025
Last week in Sevilla, Spain, governments gathered at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. Among key outcomes was the Compromiso de Sevilla, which received mixed feedback. It includes a pledge to “support adequate...
Iraq’s President, Premier tackle Kurdistan salary dispute
Shafaq News
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2025-07-07T14:20:42+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – BaghdadOn Monday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in Baghdad for talks that focused on domestic developments, regional...
After 'merciless' torture, Ahmad now lives in a hideout — waiting on a call from Australia
SBS
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Nearly four years after being captured and tortured by the Taliban, Ahmad can still vividly recall the cell he was held in. "The space was extremely damp, dark, and cold," he recalls. "The smell of moisture filled the air, and the dim lighting...
Liberian president impresses Trump with good English
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Joseph Boakai was one of five African leaders hosted at the White House for talks on Wednesday United States President Donald Trump has intensely praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, after the latter...
ArchiveAfrica Is Building Africa's First Crowdfunded Cultural Archive
OkayAfrica
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July 7, 2025
In November 2021, thousands of artifacts were destroyed in a fire at the National Museum of Gungu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Four years later, the Sudan National Museum met a similar fate, as tens of thousands of artifacts were...
UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
I will build that church with my money, propaganda will not scare me: Defiant Ruto asserts
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 7, 2025
President William Ruto attends the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council meeting, on the Situation in Sudan and DR Congo, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 14, 2025. (Photo by Amanuel Sileshi / AFP) President William Ruto...
Opinion | Plugging a growing gap
Witness
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July 1, 2025
Gulf sovereign wealth and private capital are moving swiftly to plug a growing gap in Africa’s development scene, as Beijing eases back from its once-dominant role as the continent’s chief financier. From 2012 to 2022, Gulf Co-operation Council...
Can the Iran-Israel War reignite Abraham Accords?
The Week
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The escalated tensions between Iran and Israel have added a combustible layer to the already volatile strategic landscape of the Middle East. While the immediate consequences—military escalation, energy market disruption, and civilian...
Berlin Sees 1,059% Increase in Indian Immigration in 10 Years
American Renaissance
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July 10, 2025
As countries like Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and the United States see an ongoing revolt against mass immigration from India, Germany is opening its doors to the Asian country of 1.5 billion. In particular, the city of Berlin has been a top...
AFRAA: Africa's aviation industry remains resilient
Times Aerospace
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Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. In June 2025, seat capacity across Africa decreased by 3% compared to June 2024. However, intra-African routes recorded a slight...
6 Christian Organizations Making a Global Impact in 2025
Church Leaders
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July 7, 2025
In 2025, the world continues to face a mix of humanitarian crises, cultural tensions, and economic uncertainties. In the midst of these challenges, Christian organizations are stepping up with transformative efforts rooted in faith, compassion,...
Global STI agenda for sustainable development adopted
University World News
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GLOBAL The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) formally adopted the science, technology, and innovation (STI) agenda for sustainable development at its event in Seville, Spain, last week. The commitment will...
Religion news 10 July 2025
Religion Media Centre
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July 10, 2025
Faith groups lobby parliament on climate change Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist and Jewish leaders and campaigners, have taken part in a mass lobby of parliament, for action on climate and nature. They met their local MPs from across the UK,...
How Humanitarian Aid Became a Weapon of War | Opinion
Newsweek
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July 10, 2025
At its best, humanitarian aid is a lifeline—keeping civilians alive in war zones, famine-struck regions, and disaster zones. But what happens when that aid, instead of alleviating suffering, ends up prolonging it? Recent history shows that...
Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Commitment to Global Peace, Security Unwavering From the Mideast to South and East Asia, Central and East Africa, and the Balkans, President Donald Trump is pursuing a mission to promote stability and peace throughout...
When disorder means power: A bloody story of one oil giant
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Libya has remained deeply divided since 2011, and its people have grown accustomed to living under the threat of renewed conflict and armed clashes In recent months, tensions have escalated in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, as political factions...
The Top 25 Conservatives of the Last 25 Years: Numbers 10-6
PJ Media - Virginia
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July 10, 2025
Here we are, folks: The top 10 conservatives of the last 25 years! There’s already been quite a bit of controversy and/or teeth-gnashing, and we expect it to continue. The subjective nature of these lists makes ‘em fodder for heated, passionate...
Lammy’s visit underscores deep friendship
Kuwait Times
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July 9, 2025
KUWAIT: The United Kingdom’s commitment to its longstanding friendship with Kuwait was reaffirmed this week during an official visit by the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development affairs the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, who was...
New Su-34 Strike Fighters Delivered to the Russian Air Force Following Major Expansion of Production
Military Watch
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July 10, 2025
<p >The Russian Aerospace Forces have received a new batch of Su-34M strike fighters, following a significant increase in production at the Chkalov Aviation Plant in Novosibirsk to approximately double the levels seen before 2022. Head of...