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Syria president receives report into March sectarian violence
The New Arab
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July 20, 2025
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been urged to publish the full findings of the report [Getty] Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has received the final report of the National Fact Finding and Investigation Committee into the violence on the...
Former WEF boss Schwab reportedly manipulated competitiveness report to serve political interests
Politico Europe
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July 20, 2025
The accusations reportedly prompted Schwab to step down from his role as chairman at the WEF — a non-profit best known for its annual gathering of global elites in Davos, Switzerland — after more than half a century at its helm. In April, the WEF...
Lord of Mysteries episode 6: Exact release date and time, where to watch, and more
Sportskeeda
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July 20, 2025
Lord of Mysteries episode 6 is scheduled to be released on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 10 am Chinese Standard Time, as per the series' official platforms. The episode will be available on Crunchyroll, Tencent Video, and other digital services,...
“Want our son to come back safe and sound”: Family of abducted Indian in Niger appeals for help
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 20, 2025
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 20 (ANI): The family of Ranjit Singh, an Indian national abducted in Niger's Dosso region, is pleading for the government's help to bring him back home safely. Ranjit Singh, a resident of Jammu and...
Led by UAE, GCC poised for boom in foreign direct investment
Khaleej Times
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The outlook for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the GCC and broader Mena region is becoming increasingly optimistic despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainties. A series of new studies from Bloomberg, S&P Global...
Dubai upgrades bus stations around emirate
The National News
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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday announced that 22 public bus sites, including 16 passenger stations and 6 depots, have been upgraded. Nine stations in Deira were upgraded, alongside seven in Bur Dubai. These stations support 110...
UAE: Air Arabia wins bid to launch Saudi low-cost airline in Dammam, boosting Vision 2030 goals
The Times of India
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July 20, 2025
Air Arabia-led alliance to launch new low-cost Saudi airline from Dammam under Vision 2030/ Representative Image TL;DR Air Arabia, based in the UAE, will lead a new Saudi low-cost airline. The airline will be based in Dammam and fly to 81...
When Acapulco was the center of the world
Mexico News Daily
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July 20, 2025
For 300 years, starting in the early 1500s, the Spanish Empire was the largest the world had ever known. Marriages and wars expanded Spain’s processions in Europe, and it held a colonial empire in America that stretched from the modern Northwest...
Kenyan youth send a clear message to embattled Ruto
IOL
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Dr. Sizo Nkala Kenya is going through turbulent times. In less than a month, the country has seen two rounds of youth-led anti-government protests on June 25 and July 7. The first wave of protests, concentrated mainly in the capital, Nairobi, was...
Crop uncertainty helps durum prices come back up
The Prairie Star - Nevada
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As of mid-July, uncertainty over this year’s durum crop, both here and in Canada, is helping to hold durum prices and even add some support with most of the cash bids around the region ranging from $6.50 to $7, with most averaging at least $6.70....
Morocco Tops North African Countries in Global Citizenship Report 2025
Morocco World News
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July 13, 2025
Rabat — Morocco ranked 100th out of 165 countries in the 2025 Global Citizenship Report released by CS Global Partners. The country scored 50.5 out of 100 points, placing it in the lower tier of the global ranking. In the North African region, the...
Scourge of the giant African snail
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 20, 2025
News Newsday 5 Hrs Ago Dead giant African snails after consuming bait set by a homeowner. - Allison Attzs In TT, giant African snails are causing significant problems by damaging crops, posing health risks, and impacting the environment. These...
West African communities facing crisis as fishing industry under strain
Vatican News
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July 11, 2025
In West Africa, traditional fishing communities are facing a profound crisis as industrial fishmeal production, driven by foreign fleets and global demand, destroys local stocks and livelihoods. By Janina Eddy In recent years, the fishing industry...
Central African Republic's major rebel groups to disarm, dissolve
Africanews
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July 11, 2025
Before President Faustin Archange Touadera, the all-powerful rebel leader Ali Darassa officially put down his weapon, to signal the end of his rebellion and the dissolution of his Unity for Peace in Central African Republic (UPC) rebel group. The...
Nigerian Army deals heavy blow to terrorists, criminals
Eagle Online
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July 20, 2025
Troops of the Nigerian Army have continued to record significant successes in its ongoing operations against terrorist networks and criminal syndicates nationwide. A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria that troops had on...
Longest Land Eclipse in 100 Years Set to Cross Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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By Ashen Tharaka ashen@newsofbahrain.com A breathtaking celestial event is on its way. On August 2, 2027, people across parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East will witness one of the longest total solar eclipses seen from land in over...
FirstBank hits milestone ₦1trn in instant loans disbursement
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 19, 2025
FirstBank, a leading financial institution and provider of financial inclusion services in West Africa, announces the achievement of ₦1 trillion in cumulative instant digital loan disbursements. This accomplishment further consolidates the Bank’s...
Stronger Digital Security
Capital Ethiopia
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July 20, 2025
As Ethiopia’s digital payments landscape undergoes rapid transformation, the issue of financial security and risk management has risen to the forefront for banks, fintechs, and regulators alike. At the heart of this evolving ecosystem stands Basil...
World Reuters Kenyan police arrest rights activist Mwangi over role in deadly protests
Yahoo News
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NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan police have arrested prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and plan to arraign him on Monday on suspicion of facilitating "terrorist acts" linked to deadly anti-government protests last month, police said on...
Southern Africa: Bishop Selemela urges priests in IMBISA region to embrace change and renewal
Vatican News
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July 10, 2025
As the Catholic Church journeys through the Synod on Synodality and the Jubilee Year, the Auxiliary Bishop of Pretoria Archdiocese has urged priests to embrace pastoral renewal. Sheila Pires – Pretoria In an interview about the recent weeklong...