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Putin admits ‘problems’ as Ukraine ramps up attacks deep inside Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged that Russia is facing “problems” as Ukraine intensifies its long-range attacks deep inside Russian territory, while insisting that Moscow will secure its borders and overcome the growing challenges. Speaking at the United Russia party congress on Sunday, Putin admitted the mounting pressure created by Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure and energy facilities but sought…
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Summer Davos turns spotlight on China’s innovation-led path amid global uncertainties
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and mounting uncertainties, the question facing policymakers and executives is shifting: it is less about simply fostering innovation but more about how to ensure that it translates into tangible economic gains. Against this backdrop, the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in the northeastern Chinese city of…
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Xi calls for solid measures to modernize agriculture, rural areas
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for solid measures to advance the modernization of agriculture and rural areas. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks during an inspection trip on Wednesday to the city of Dezhou, east China’s Shandong Province. Xi said efforts must…
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Gulf countries strongly condemn Iran’s drone attack on Bahrain as rising tensions threaten MOU
Numerous countries in the Persian Gulf have denounced Iran, with Kuwait calling the attack “reprehensible.” Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran’s drone strikes Saturday on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future. This escalation poses the greatest threat yet to the memorandum of understanding signed last week…
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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship
The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a “foolish violation” of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said it had struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions on Friday. It said the strikes were in response for…
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‘I am a living statue’: How DR Congo’s most famous soccer fan is keeping Patrice Lumumba’s legacy alive
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s opening World Cup match against Portugal was a historic occasion. Not only was the nation making just its second-ever appearance at the tournament – and first since 1974 when it was still known as Zaire – but Yoane Wissa’s towering header on the stroke of halftime marked the DRC’s first World Cup goal and earned…
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World Cup makes more than enough money – NYC mayor
Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup generates “more than enough” income and supporters should not have to pay higher prices. The tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada is the most expensive to attend, with prices for many first-round games ranging from $350 to $5,000 (£260 to £3,735). Supporters have also seen increases in charges…
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PHOTO NEWS: Pedro presents letters of credence to Australia’s Governor-General
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Solomon Islands and the Oceanic States, Ambassador Otunba Femi Pedro, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to Australia’s Governor-General, Ms Sam Mostyn AC, marking the official commencement of his diplomatic assignment in the region. The credential presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday, in Canberra, the country’s capital which officially accredited Pedro as…
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US court jails Anambra LG chairman for five years over $3.5 million romance scam
The United States government has sentenced the chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, Francis Nwadialo, to five years in prison for orchestrating a romance fraud scheme that defrauded victims of more than $3.5 million. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Nwadialo, 42, was arrested at an airport in Texas upon his arrival in the United States…
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Libya’s eastern government bans entry of nationals from four African countries
Libya’s eastern-based government on Tuesday banned the entry of nationals of four African countries, a decision a government source said was due to a “reorganization of foreign nationals’ entry to Libya”. “Citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia are prohibited from entering Libyan territory through all land, sea, and air ports,” according to a decree by the parallel government in…
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