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‘I may do it, I may not do it,’ Trump says on US striking Iran as Khamenei rules out surrender
Dawn
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June 18, 2025
President Donald Trump left the question of whether the United States will join Israeli strikes on Iran up in the air on Wednesday, as he said that Tehran had reached out to seek negotiations. “I may do it, I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows...
UAE waives overstay fines for Iranian citizens due to Israel conflict
The National News
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The UAE on Tuesday announced it would waive overstay fines for Iranian citizens facing delays leaving the Emirates because of travel restrictions imposed due to the Israel-Iran conflict. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and...
Serbia to cooperate on project of Russian-Chinese lunar station too
eKapija
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Russia and China are actively implementing the initiative for the creation of the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), stated the general director of Roscosmos, Dmitry Bakanov. According to him, 13 countries, including several...
Do we need a foreign operator for terminal maintenance?
Daily Star
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June 19, 2025
The interim government is pressing forward with plans to lease out the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), the largest and most profitable terminal at Chattogram port, to the UAE's state-owned DP World, through a government-to-government (G2G)...
The Invasion at the US Southern Border is not what it seems
Renew America
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By Desmond McGrath January 15, 2019 The Invasion at the US Southern Border is not what it seems. "Make sure it doesn't happen to you, Think for Yourselves. Remember Evil is always around... don't let yourself be brainwashed!" The subtitle of this...
Coming Full Circle: The Global Implications of Israel’s Success in Iran
The New York Sun
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June 19, 2025
Israel’s operations against Iran since June 13 have stunned military and strategic experts all over the world. And that will bear long-term consequences, beyond the short-term outcome. America is now fully convinced that the IDF is the only army,...
Africa’s Maritime Security Relations and the Global Responsibility to Protect the Sea
Center for International Maritime Security - Washington D.C.
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June 18, 2025
African Maritime Forces Week By Dr. Christian Bueger, University of Copenhagen Maritime security is a global responsibility. All nations, including those without coastal waters, depend on the sea for trade, food, energy, and digital communication....
How to combine photovoltaics with rainwater harvesting
pv-magazine
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April 25, 2025
Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for...
2 aircraft carriers, 9 destroyers, and multiple fighter wings gather in the Middle East
Task & Purpose
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June 20, 2025
As fighting between Israel and Iran carries on for a second week, the United States continues to build up its already large presence in the Middle East. For the last 20 months, U.S. forces have sent ground, air, and naval assets into the U.S....
UAE and Turkey call for dialogue as Israel-Iran conflict rages
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone on Tuesday, stressing the need for diplomacy and dialogue as the conflict between Israel and Iran entered a fifth day. The leaders emphasised the importance of...
Why the EU should choose China over the US
Al Jazeera
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June 20, 2025
As Donald Trump barrels through his second term in the White House, Europe faces a question it has long avoided: Should it continue clinging to its alliance with the United States, or is it time to chart a new course – perhaps one that leads...
The Latest: Israel threatens Iran’s supreme leader as Iranian strikes wound over 200
WNYT - New York
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June 19, 2025
An Iranian missile hit the main hospital in southern Israel early Thursday, wounding people and causing extensive damage but no serious injuries, the medical facility said. Israeli media aired footage of blown-out windows and heavy black smoke....
The inconvenient truth: Continentalism or nationalism? A forked path to Africa's economic emancipation
Graphic
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June 19, 2025
A continent torn between patriotic pageantry and the unfinished business of building its own industries. Africa is not merely standing at a crossroads; it is caught in a crisis of direction. It is a deeply worrying moment in history, where the...
Joint Statement Condemning Israel’s Attacks On Iran: Urgent Call To Halt Hostilities
Turkish Journal
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June 20, 2025
By Janet Ekstract NEW YORK – In a joint statement on June 16, 2025, 21 Arab, Muslim and African countries condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, calling for an immediate end to hostilities. The statement was initiated by Egypt following...
US warns of expanded travel ban that could affect key African markets
ICEF Monitor
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June 19, 2025
"The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month," reports The Washington Post. The...
Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?
Al Jazeera
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June 20, 2025
United States President Donald Trump could significantly expand his travel ban list in the next few weeks to include 36 more countries, 26 of which are in Africa, US media reports say, citing internal government documents. With 10 countries...
France’s Médias Monde Selects Mediagenix Content Scheduling Solution
TV Tech
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June 18, 2025
BRUSSELS—Mediagenix, a provider of smart content solutions, has announced that it has been selected to supply global broadcaster France Médias Monde (FMM) with its state-of-the-art content scheduling solution. The scheduling suite will be used for...
Eliminating kala-azar: 6 African countries sign agreement to ramp up efforts, cross-border programmes
Down to Earth
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Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to eradicate visceral leishmaniasis (also known as kala-azar), at an event organised by the African Union and World Health Organization (WHO). The...
President Trump GOES Off on Biden Judge Who Ordered 8 Dangerous Illegals En Route to South Sudan Remain in US Custody
The Gateway Pundit
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May 22, 2025
President Trump fumed after a radical Biden judge ruled the US government violated a court order when it deported several dangerous criminal aliens to South Sudan. Trump said because of the judge’s order, 8 of the most violent criminals on earth...
Strategic myopia: Why India stumbles as China plans
The Times of India
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May 19, 2025
It is worth reflecting on whether India, as a nation, operates with an integrated strategic mindset. Not in the superficial sense often invoked in political speeches or media panels but in the substantive understanding of long-term planning,...