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UAE's Raza grateful for chance to guide Dubai Capitals in Global Super League
The National News
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After guiding the UAE team for a number of years as their captain before transitioning to coaching, Ahmed Raza will add another feather to his cap after being entrusted with coaching DP World International League T20 champions Dubai Capitals in...
What We Learned From The New York Times’ Anti-Zohran Crusade
The American Prospect
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July 9, 2025
The New York Times has it out for the Democratic nominee for New York City’s mayoralty, Zohran Mamdani. That much was clear after the paper’s editorial board announced that they would no longer be issuing endorsements for local political races...
GOP Plans to Tie Dems to Zohran Mamdani
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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June 27, 2025
Republicans looking to next year’s midterms plan to use self-proclaimed Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani as a major talking point in competitive House and Senate races. State Assemblyman Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim born in Uganda, is the likely...
Mass Immigration Turned Europe Unlivable. America Is Next.
Daily Wire
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June 26, 2025
Now that a critical mass of voters in our largest city have decided to support a socialist Muslim rapper from Uganda who openly despises every founding principle of this country, you’re hearing a lot of predictions about what New York might look...
In Condemnation Of Ruto’s Ruthlessness Against Kenyan Youths
The Nigerian Voice
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In the annals of African political history, a disturbing trend continues to repeat itself, leaders who rise to power on the shoulders of the youth, only to turn against them once they settle into office. The recent events in Kenya under the...
74 visa-free destinations Filipinos can visit
Gulf News
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Ready to trade your screens for skylines? If your passport's feeling neglected and your feet are itching for an adventure, we’ve got just the ticket — or rather, 74 of them, as per Henley & Partners (H&P) and latest updates (as of July 8, 2025)....
Jordan revamps rules of granting citizenship to foreign investors
The National News
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Jordan's move to revamp its Citizenship By Investment programme has opened up more pathways for foreign investors to obtain a passport, but it is unlikely to make an economic impact in the short term, analysts say. Amman will grant Jordanian...
ExclusiveLebanon considers plan to disarm Hezbollah after Western guarantees
The National News
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Lebanon has received western guarantees that Israel will withdraw from its territory and commit to a ceasefire, a Lebanese political source told The National. In exchange Lebanon is expected to enter a "new phase” in which its army becomes the...
The Sordid History of Offshoring Migrants
Foreign Affairs
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July 10, 2025
Just weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency, the Department of Homeland Security began sending immigrants living in the United States to prisons in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Panama and to the U.S. naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. At the...
Obituary: How Dr Kiggundu transformed a community’s health concerns
Observer
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July 9, 2025
Dr John Spire Kiggundu, who passed on June 21 aged just 48 after a heart attack, may have lived a down-to-earth lifestyle, but behind the scenes, he greatly impacted the healthcare of thousands of people. As GEOFREY SERUGO notes, the medical...
Nigeria has Africa’s worst record on women representation – PLAC
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has expressed dissatisfaction over the low level of women representation in government, both at the state and national level. PLAC Executive Director, Clement Nwankwo, who made this observation in Abuja...
Abeokuta ready to host 3rd African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships
New National Star
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July 10, 2025
BY BEN OGBEMUDIA With just one week to go, excitement is building as Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, prepares to host the 3rd Edition African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships from July 16th to 20th. This prestigious event will bring together...
Qatar – The Fifth International Shafallah Forum
ABILITY Magazine
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The Fifth Annual Shafallah Forum focused on crisis, conflict and disability, and attracted the First Spouses of more than a dozen world leaders, along with roughly 250 attendees from around the world. The event was hosted by Her Highness Sheikha...
How to watch England vs India on ICC TV (it's free) - England resume on 2-0
Tom's Guide
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July 10, 2025
You can watch all five days of the third test of England vs India live on ICC TV, streaming for free. The stream includes English commentary as Shubman Gill looks to lead his team from the front again at the Home of Cricket. The worldwide platform...
Nigeria is in crisis: Enough of politicians; where are the statesmen?
Daily Trust
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July 9, 2025
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will – Fred Douglass Murry Rothbard (1926-95) started his book ‘The Anatomy of the State” with a predictable quotation, “the greatest danger to the State is intellectual...
Sexualise, dehumanise Northeast people—Indian YouTubers have a new formula for more views
The Print
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July 8, 2025
Racism against Northeast Indians used to be casual entertainment for bigots. But the budding stars of the attention economy have realised that prejudice is very profitable in the “cash for views” model. A special kind of entrepreneurial spirit is...
CAA U-18/20 Tourney: S’Africa, Kenya, Others Confirm Arrival Dates
New Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
With just few days to the start of the highly anticipated CAA African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships, the atmosphere around major Nigerian airports is already buzzing with activity. Top African athletics powerhouses South Africa, Kenya,...
The European Court’s Merits Judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia: As Good as It Gets (Almost)
EJIL: Talk!
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July 10, 2025
In a landmark ruling, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights yesterday delivered its much-anticipated merits judgment in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia (nos. 8019/16, 43800/14, 28525/20 and 11055/22). The judgment is here;...
The president who wasn’t there
EurActiv
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July 10, 2025
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Africa's Forgotten Fishes: One in four freshwater fish species in Africa threatened with extinction
WWF International
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Posted on July, 10 2025 Over 3,200 freshwater fish species have been recorded in Africa, with 28 new freshwater fish species described in 2024 alone. Africa has the world's highest per capita catch of freshwater fish: 2.56 kg per person per year,...