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Trump Admin Considering Adding 36 Countries to Travel Ban
KUGN - Oregon
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June 14, 2025
The Trump administration is considering adding 36 countries to the U.S. travel ban announced earlier this month unless those nations conform with certain benchmarks and requirements established by the State Department, according to a memo viewed...
Modi Thanks Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides for Welcoming Him at Airport
The Asian Age
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June 15, 2025
New Delhi/Nicosia/Ottawa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday evening for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with President Nikos Christodoulides. In a special gesture, President Christodoulides welcomed Mr Modi...
These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
The Independent
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May 7, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
An enduring quest for a sea gate: Historical context, challenges, and recommendations
The Reporter Ethiopia
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May 31, 2025
Ethiopia’s historical connection to the sea and its enduring quest for access to a seaport has been shaped by complex geopolitical dynamics spanning centuries. Currently landlocked, Ethiopia lies only a few hundred kilometers from the Red Sea and...
Book Review | Contest for the Indian Ocean and the Making of a New World Order
The London School of Economics and Political Science
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June 8, 2025
Darshana M. Baruah’s Contest for the Indian Ocean and the Making of a New World Order explores 21st-century Indian Ocean geopolitics, focusing on trade, political power shifts and maritime security. While it unpacks US-China rivalry in the region,...
Our success is built on our cardinal values
African Business
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April 3, 2025
Djibouti continues to defy easy classification. A small state minus any natural resources – bar its geostrategic location at the entrance of the Red Sea – and at the centre of one of the most volatile regions of the world, it has evolved into one...
No country recognizes Somaliland’s independence. Why the US might.
Christian Science Monitor
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June 12, 2025
Since the breakaway state of Somaliland declared its independence from Somalia 34 years ago, no country has recognized its sovereignty. That might soon change. The Trump administration sees Somaliland – a self-governing territory with its own...
The Authoritarian Machine Is Growing — and It Won’t Stop at Immigrants
Truthout
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June 12, 2025
Part of the Series “Fascism and authoritarianism are deployed through law enforcement,” says Silky Shah. In this episode of “Movement Memos,” Shah and host Kelly Hayes discuss immigration raids, rising authoritarianism, mass protest, innocence...
These Are The 50 Richest Countries By GDP Per Capita
Zero Hedge
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GDP per capita is a rough proxy for a country’s average living standards. A higher GDP per capita usually reflects more economic resources available per person, a signal for prosperity. However, like all statistical measures there are caveats: it...
An opportunity two lifetimes in the making
BVM Sports
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May 8, 2025
Yonis Kireh, a Virginia Tech soccer player, recently realized his dream of representing Djibouti in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. The 22-year-old, who holds dual citizenship, showcased his skills in Morocco, playing defensively for his team...
Port sector driving wider development
African Business
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April 3, 2025
Djibouti’s geography – it is located in a geopolitically unstable region with numerous security threats – could have been considered a weakness. Yet the country is making the most of its location by developing modern port terminals to tap into the...
10 national records fall at ASICS Tokyo: Speed: Race event
Canadian Running Magazine
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May 5, 2025
On a Saturday night in the world’s most populous city, Tokyo, all eyes were on some of the fastest athletes in the world as they competed in 5K and 10K road races, showcasing ASICS’ latest footwear technology. In the shadow of the 2020 Olympic...
39 African Nations Enact Data Laws, 34 Form Regulators – Report
TechTrendsKE
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March 4, 2025
As of 2025, 39 out of 55 African nations have enacted data protection laws, with 34 out of these having additionally established data protection authorities. This is according to the 2025 Report on Data Protection in Africa by Yellow Card, a...
Unlocking Opportunities for Regional and Global Growth 7th – 8th April 2025
News Ghana
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April 3, 2025
Djibouti to gather leaders in finance and industry to accelerate investments across Africa in a new global order DJIBOUTI City, Djibouti 3rd April 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The second edition of the Djibouti Forum will bring together...
Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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June 13, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
Summit to highlight Africa’s potential as global leader in hydrogen production
Engineering News
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Building on the success of the 2022 and 2023 South Africa Green Hydrogen Summits, the African Green Hydrogen Summit (AGHS) 2025 aims to showcase Africa’s potential as a global leader in green hydrogen production, unlocking investment opportunities...
APSU Board of Trustees Unveils 2025 Award Recipients for Service and Support
Clarksville Online - Tennessee
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June 11, 2025
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Board of Trustees has announced the winners of its annual awards recognizing philanthropy, military support, and outstanding service. Recipients will be honored at university events...
13 Countries Joined Russia, China in Lunar Station Project
Sputnik News
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April 29, 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20250429/13-countries-joined-russia-china-in-lunar-station-project-1121952182.html 13 Countries Joined Russia, China in Lunar Station Project 13 Countries Joined Russia, China in Lunar Station Project Sputnik International...
HRC59: Key issues at the Human Rights Council in June 2025
International Service for Human Rights
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June 5, 2025
Stay up-to-date: Follow @ISHRglobal and #HRC59 on X and @ishr.ch on BlueSky, and look out for our Human Rights Council Monitor. During the session, follow the live-updated programme of work on Sched. Click on the links below to browse through this...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, April 2025 and Annual Revision
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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June 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...