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Hypocrisy on Display: Threatening India while shielding its own trade with Russia, the West once again reveals its selective morality
Indian public opinion was jolted by a provocative statement from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. During his visit to Washington, Rutte publicly threatened India with "100 perce secondary sanctions" on its trade with the United States if it...
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Trump says Cambodia, Thailand to hold ceasefire talks after trade warning
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Cambodian and Thai leaders had agreed to meet immediately to work out a cease-fire, as he sought to broker peace after three days of fighting along their border. During a visit to Scotland, Trump...

German minister draws fire for calling for longer working hours
Germans need to work longer and harder, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has told the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung national daily in remarks published on Saturday, reported dpa. Reiche's comments drew immediate criticism from worker...
Economic Freedom Fighters: Celebrating twelve years of radical transformation in South Africa
Twelve years ago, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) burst onto South Africa’s political landscape with a promise to transform the country’s economic and social order. Founded by Julius Malema and his comrades on July 26, 2013, the party emerged...
New Mexico Economic Development Department Awards $258,000 To Innovative Projects Across 11 Counties
AREA’s September 2024 Town Hall, hosted by President & CEO Danielle Casey, brought together top voices in site selection. From left, Danielle Casey, president & CEO for AREA, Tony Ramirez, MBA, founder, PlazaSource LLC at Navigator Consulting,...

Soft ‘Restorative Justice’ Discipline Policy a Bust in NYC Public Schools
The New York City Department of Education’s $100 million push to implement “restorative justice” instead of stricter school discipline has been a bust — with police incidents doubling to 4,200 reports this year and “chronic absenteeism” spiking to...

Politics15 minutes ago Oyetola Drops Out Of 2026 Osun Governorship Contest, Gives Reason The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has withdrawn from the race for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2026 governorship…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has withdrawn from the race for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the 2026 governorship contest in Osun State. The former Governor said he is confident that the APC has...

Tigers trade recently DFA’d outfielder to Phillies
DETROIT -- Outfielder Brewer Hicklen, designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers three days ago, has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations. The Phillies assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Hicklen, 29, was...

Dealmaker: Pres. Donald Trump Tells Cambodia, Thailand They Must Cease Fire Before More US Trade Talks
If we know anything about Donald Trump, it's that he's always looking for a way to broker a deal and even though he's taking an overseas trip to, in part, check on his golf properties, that isn't stopping him from keeping on that track. I'll share...
Minister-Designate pledges to advance AI agenda
By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, July 26, GNA- Deputy Minister-Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Mr Mohammed Adams Sukparu, has pledged his commitment to advancing Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agenda. Appearing...

MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION: Officials Of Oredo Local Government Council Monitor Compliance
Residents of Oredo Local Government Area on Saturday joined in the monthly environmental sanitation exercise aimed at promoting cleanliness and healthy living. The exercise, which was actively supervised by the Acting Chairman of the Council, Mrs....

India-UK trade pact to benefit youth, MSMEs, startups: PM Modi
PM Modi launched infrastructure projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in southern TN, including a new airport terminal. He highlighted the India-UK FTA's benefits for TN's youth, MSMEs, and traditional industries, emphasizing tax-free access to the...
Thailand, Cambodia trade accusations as clashes enter 3rd day
Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations on Saturday of fresh attacks as deadly border clashes entered a third day, leaving at least 33 people dead and more than 1,68,000 displaced, as international pressure mounted on both sides to reach a...

Japan, US, Offer Contradictory Accounts of Terms in Breakthrough Trade Agreement
The terms of a breakthrough trade agreement between America and Japan are being called into question, with senior officials in the two nations offering contradictory accounts of who will profit from a massive new Japanese investment in the United...

Japan, US, Offer Contradictory Accounts of Terms in Breakthrough Trade Agreement
The terms of a breakthrough trade agreement between America and Japan are being called into question, with senior officials in the two nations offering contradictory accounts of who will profit from a massive new Japanese investment in the United...

Invest in Science, Innovation to power 24-hour economy – Prof. Appiah urges govt
The President of the CSIR College of Science and Technology (CCST), Professor Mark Appiah, has urged the government to make bold investments in science, innovation, and industrial revolution as part of efforts to secure Ghana’s economic future. He...

Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire talks, but border clashes persist
Thailand and Cambodia signaled their readiness to negotiate an end to a deadly border dispute following mediation efforts by US President Donald Trump. The fighting, now in its fourth day, has killed at least 33 people and displaced more than...

The President instructs government officials to thoroughly review all agreements between Ukraine and its partners
The President of Ukraine instructed the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov, to more actively attract external funding for drones. According to Ukrinform, Volodymyr Zelensky announced this in his evening address....

The government must ensure the promise of free childcare is delivered
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Historic free trade deal with UK shows world's trust in India: PM in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and the UK as 'historic,' and said the trade pact showed the world's trust in the country. As regards Operation Sindoor, he said weapons manufactured under...