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Published | July 30, 2026 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the new campaign fees imposed by the Abia State Structure for Signage and Advertising Agency (ABSSAA), describing them as excessive and a threat to fair play in the 2027 elections. Meziesblog recalls that the agency had fixed N200 million and N150 million as…
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Published | July 30, 2026 President Donald Trump and the Justice Department have formally asked the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million (€71 million) defamation verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault. The appeal, filed electronically on Wednesday, is expected to be formally docketed with the court later…
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Published | July 30, 2026 Yemen’s information minister said intelligence confirmed IRGC advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb, mirroring Iran’s contested claim to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz. The Houthi armed group is working with Iran to charge ships to transit the Bab el-Mandeb in…
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Published | July 30, 2026 As Spain lifted an evacuation order in a wildfire-hit region near Madrid, France was still battling one of its worst wildfires in decades on Wednesday, with businesses suffering mounting disruption. The Bordeaux-Gironde Chamber of Commerce and Industry told Euronews that 40,000 businesses were directly or indirectly affected by the fire…
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Published | July 30, 2026 Hundreds of migrants are swimming from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, overwhelming border security, local authorities said on Wednesday. While good weather typically brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea during the summer, Ceuta authorities noted that the current number of swimmers is unusual. “In the last…
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Published | July 30 2026 Three firefighters lost their lives while battling wildfires in Greece on Wednesday, as strong winds fueled new blazes across the country. According to a statement from the fire department, they “fell heroically in the line of duty, protecting citizens’ lives, property, and the natural environment.” The fire department leadership expressed…
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Published | July 29, 2026 The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled progress on key forest-management rules. The European Commission’s long-awaited wildfire strategy, unveiled in March, was presented as a major shift…
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Markets Watch U.S. Federal Reserve as Asian Investors Remain Cautious Singapore’s financial markets remained focused on global developments as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. Across Asia, trading was cautious amid volatility in technology shares and uncertainty over the outlook for interest rates. Market analysts said investors were carefully…
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Type: Full-TimeSalary: $130,000 per yearPosted: 3 days agoApplication Due: Open Until FilledCategory: Other Executive Priority Summary:The Executive Director is responsible for the development, organization, and operation of the academic program. Additionally, the Executive Director is responsible for student services on the campus, enforcement of regulations governing conduct, coordination of social and recreational activity, supervision of campus organizations, admissions, and all…
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Nigeria, South Africa Agree to Ease Diplomatic Tensions Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to strengthen diplomatic cooperation following talks in Abuja aimed at addressing concerns over xenophobic attacks and the safety of foreign nationals. The discussions focused on improving the protection of Nigerians living in South Africa and reducing tensions that have strained relations…
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Government Says UK Is Ready to Defend Itself Amid Iranian Threats The UK government has reiterated that the country is prepared to defend itself after Iran warned that military bases used by the United States could become targets amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. A government spokesperson said, “Our armed forces are ready…
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Johnson & Johnson Agrees to $5.5 Billion Talc Settlement Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay approximately $5.5 billion to settle tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its discontinued talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The company said the agreement covers about 69,000 pending federal and state court cases, representing nearly all remaining talc-related…
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Rebuilding Effort Intensifies After Devastating Earthquakes Venezuela continues to grapple with the aftermath of the powerful earthquakes that struck the country in June, with reconstruction efforts now becoming the government’s top priority. A recent assessment by the World Bank estimated that damage to infrastructure and housing could reach approximately $19.6 billion, highlighting the enormous scale…
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Uganda Declares End of Latest Ebola Outbreak Uganda has officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period without recording any new infections. Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi announced the milestone, saying the country had successfully contained the outbreak through surveillance, contact tracing and coordinated public health measures.…
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Brazil Launches WTO Challenge Over U.S. Tariffs Brazil has formally requested consultations with the United States through the World Trade Organization (WTO) over recently imposed U.S. tariffs on Brazilian products. According to Brazil’s Foreign Relations Ministry, the tariffs are “unjustified and inconsistent” with U.S. commitments under WTO agreements. The government said it intends to pursue…
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South Africa, Nigeria Move to Ease Diplomatic Tensions South Africa and Nigeria have announced renewed efforts to improve relations and address tensions linked to xenophobic attacks and the safety of foreign nationals. Officials from both countries reaffirmed their commitment to protecting citizens living and working across their borders while strengthening diplomatic cooperation on migration and…
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