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Benue Killings: Government inaction may force people to defend themselves – David Mark
Daily Post
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June 16, 2025
Former Senate President, David Mark, has strongly condemned the continued killings across communities in Benue State, warning that government failure to curb the violence may compel citizens to defend themselves. Reacting to the brutal attacks,...
Podemos slams Sánchez: "He is not legitimized to lead a progressive government."
Ara
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June 16, 2025
BarcelonaPodemos is the first of Pedro Sánchez's partners to say enough over the Cerdán case. The purple party is distancing itself from the PSOE and Sumar coalition government and will not participate in the round of contacts that the Spanish...
‘Do not travel’ warning issued for Israel as U.S. authorizes families of government employees to leave
MLive - Michigan
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June 16, 2025
The State Department issued a Level 4 “Do not travel” advisory Monday for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza. The advisory comes as the Department of State has authorized the voluntary departure of family members and non-emergency U.S. government...
High-Level meeting reviews government’s electric bike incentive campaign
Associated Press of Pakistan
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June 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD, Jun 16 (APP): A high-level meeting was chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, to review the government’s campaign regarding incentives on electric bikes. The meeting was...
London council forced to spend £8.5m to 'plug the gap' from Government's disability cuts
Evening Standard
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June 16, 2025
“In response, we are convening disabled residents, care workers, service providers, and community organisations to discuss the support the council is providing for disabled members of our community, including our additional investment of nearly...
Namibia boosts local food production to cut imports
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia is taking deliberate steps to reduce reliance on food imports by promoting local food production to enhance food security. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, highlighted this during her engagement...
New training hub proposed to empower local knowledge progress
Solomon Star
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June 16, 2025
A new training hub is set to be constructed in Saeragi, West Gizo, Western Province with the aim of equipping local school dropouts and community members with practical skills and knowledge in environmental planning and resilience. The initiative,...
S.D. Secretary of State Seeks Public Input on New Voter Registration Form
Mitchell Now - South Dakota
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June 16, 2025
By Christal Blue June 16, 2025 11:25 am PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office has released a draft voter registration form and is asking for public feedback. Secretary Monae Johnson says the goal is to make the...
Soldier conned £330k from regiment to fund 'adult services' and hair transplant
Northwich Guardian
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Andrew Oakes, of Winsford, used his prestigious position as financial systems administrator at the Catterick Garrison army base in North Yorkshire to fraudulently transfer Ministry of Defence money to his personal accounts, Teesside Crown Court...
Apple Music Chief: It’s “Crazy” Other Streaming Services Offer Free Music Tiers
Forbes
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Music icon on an iPhoneNurPhoto via Getty Images Oliver Schusser, Apple Music’s top executive, said it’s “crazy” that other music streaming platforms continue to offer free consumer tiers and suggested it devalues music as a form of art. Speaking...
PHOTOS: St. Albans and Rep. Balint decry Trump Administration in ‘No Kings’ protest
Saint Albans Messenger - Vermont
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ST. ALBANS – Hundreds gathered at the edge of Taylor Park Saturday afternoon to play a part in the nationwide “No Kings” protest. “No kings, no crown, no dictator,” protesters shouted into the ether until Vermont’s sole congresswoman, Rep. Becca...
'Why are you doing this?' – Nana B chides Dr Ayine over ORAL public briefings
GhanaWeb
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June 16, 2025
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has criticised the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, over briefings on Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL)....
Sharjah explores public debt strategies in Istanbul
Sharjah24
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The event will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Şişli in Istanbul. It is being held in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO), which is associated with the League of Arab States. The forum will feature...
‘Kidnapped’ diamond tycoon sues Indian government in London
The Times
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A fugitive diamond dealer was kidnapped and smuggled by yacht to a Caribbean island as part of an Indian intelligence operation, the High Court in London has been told. The claim, which could come from the plot of a John le Carré novel or a...
Reimagining India’s State Public Universities for a Viksit Bharat
The Morung Express
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Dipak Kurmi India, the world’s second-largest higher education system, stands at a defining crossroads. With 4.33 crore students and nearly 15 lakh faculty across 1,168 universities, 45,473 colleges, and 12,002 standalone institutions, the...
In the Trump administration, merit-based hiring really means lying
Daily Kos
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June 16, 2025
President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks brought a raft of high-profile, highly unqualified types like Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. But we already know all about...
An Indian Manifesto by Vaibhav Maloo offers strategic policy vision in business, tech leadership & governance
ETCIO.com
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June 16, 2025
Indian entrepreneur and author Vaibhav Maloo, Managing Director of diversified conglomerate Enso Group, has released his latest book “An Indian Manifesto: A Vision for Tomorrow’s India,” now available in major bookstores following its initial...
Top Japanese TV Presenter Kenta Yamamoto Issues Public Apology For Using Online Casinos
Casino Beats
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June 16, 2025
Written by Tim Alper Tim Alper Tim is a journalist, author, and columnist with two decades of experience writing for outlets like the BBC, the Guardian, and Chosun Ilbo. He is an expert on regulation, business, and industry and is fluent... Read...
Our view: Keep public lands in public hands
Allied News - Pennsylvania
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June 16, 2025
The Senate has slipped something ugly into President Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill. Frankly, there’s a lot about the bill that is hideous, including the fact that as a nation we continue to live well beyond our means, and this budget will add...
How’s This For Wasteful Government Spending?
Above the Law
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June 16, 2025
I don’t take hypocrites lightly. When I worked at a law firm, I was always annoyed, for example, when the firm had no money for business development for the plebian partners but somehow always found money for exotic locales, five-star hotels, and...