island sovereign state in Africa
Deputy spokesman Ajaka dumps APC: Deputy National Publicity Secretary of All Progressive Congress and member of the National Working Committee, Muritala Ajaka ...
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National Coalition wants to talk to all parties, states Orpo: Petteri Orpo, the chairperson of the National Coalition, on Tuesday said he hopes all parties can ...
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Meghalaya’s NPP, led by Conrad Sangma, to contest Karnataka polls, field candidates in 10-15 segments
deccanherald.com/state/karnataka-politics/meghalaya-s-npp-led-by-conrad-sangma-to-contest-karnataka-polls-field-candidates-in-10-15-segments-1197814.html
These countries have the fewest tourists - that's why you should go: There are many travel destinations that attract millions of tourists. But there are also ...
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These are the most beautiful secret islands to travel to this winter: Dreaming of escaping to an island? Here are nine dreamy destinations, from Côn Đảo in ...
vogue.fr/lifestyle-en/article/our-top-9-spring-secret-island-destinations-to-escape-to
Eroding Trust: São Toméans’ Growing Distrust in Their Protectors: In the lush, tropical islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, a story unfolds that mirrors many ...
riotimesonline.com/eroding-trust-sao-tomeans-growing-distrust-in-their-protectors/
Last stand in shade of Madiba’s reclaimed Grand Parade: Mother City's central public square was the stepping stone of our ode to ending apartheid. Now ...
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What’s On for our Freedom Day celebration week: A holiday weekend (but sadly not long) filled with events that showcase our country’s joy, history, culture ...
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LIVE: White House briefing with Karine Jean-Pierre, Jake Sullivan
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Argentinians filled the streets of Buenos Aires as they marched against President Javier Milei's budget cuts to education ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/americas/argentinas-milei-faces-biggest-protest-yet-students-march-over-budget-cuts-2024-04-23/
Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
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Portugal must 'pay costs' of slavery and colonial crimes, president says: President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said late on Tuesday that Portugal was responsible ...
reuters.com/world/portugal-must-pay-costs-slavery-colonial-crimes-president-says-2024-04-24/
Why the U.S. Is Forcing TikTok to Be Sold or Banned: Lawmakers in numerous countries have expressed concerns that TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese company ...
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
White House defines reproductive health care data as protected under to HIPAA: In theory, this should make it harder for states to compel data-sharing to enforce ...
theregister.com/2024/04/24/reproductive_health_data_hipaa/
Michael D Higgins: Irish President had a 'mild form of stroke': Michael D Higgins says he had a "mild form of stroke" earlier this year.
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Union leader endorsing Biden: ‘We’re not gonna waste a lot of time’ on Trump supporters
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617991-building-trades-union-endorses-biden/
Iran ready to forge stronger ties with Sri Lanka, Raisi says: Iran is ready to strengthen ties with Sri Lanka and other Asian countries, its president ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/irans-raisi-arrives-sri-lanka-foster-ties-open-hydropower-project-2024-04-24/
Canoe queen Carrington looks to add to New Zealand record haul in Paris: Canoe sprint champion Lisa Carrington became New Zealand's most decorated Olympian at ...
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Andrew Kamanga: Zambia FA president charged with money laundering: Andrew Kamanga, the president of the Football Association of Zambia, is arrested and charged ...
bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cv29eqdlp2po
US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4617823-us-announces-1-billion-package-for-ukraine/
Argentina President Javier Milei Touts First Quarterly Budget Surplus Since 2008: President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s first quarterly fiscal surplus ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/milei-trumpets-quarterly-budget-surplus-in-argentina-tv-address
Senate Votes to Push Ukraine and Israel Aid Bill Toward Final Passage: The overwhelming bipartisan vote for the long-stalled $95.3 billion aid package capped a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/politics/senate-aid-package-ukraine-israel-taiwan.html
Bakery, supermarket in clear over rat foot found in bread: An investigation has concluded a rat foot found in a garlic bread most likely came from the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515101/bakery-supermarket-in-clear-over-rat-foot-found-in-bread
New Zealand Could Move to Data-Driven Census, Abandon Traditional Collection: New Zealand’s statistics agency may be better placed than many of its global peers ...
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Unlocking the perfect wine: Experts share tips to bringing the right wine for any occasion
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/23/perfect-wine-experts-tips-bringing-right-wine-for-any-occasion/
North Macedonia votes for president in test before parliamentary poll: Polls closed in North Macedonia on Wednesday in a presidential election seen as a litmus ...
reuters.com/world/europe/north-macedonia-votes-president-test-before-parliamentary-poll-2024-04-24/
President Biden signed into law a $95 billion package to provide critical aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and enact a provision that could lead to a ... Show more
Jamie Dimon cautions over soft landing for ‘unbelievable’ US economy: JPMorgan Chase chief says in interview that he’d ‘love to be president ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
- Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.
- Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.
- However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.
- Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
ECB's June rate cut not necessarily followed by others, Nagel says: Euro zone inflation could still prove stubborn so a European Central Bank rate cut in June ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-june-rate-cut-not-necessarily-followed-by-others-nagel-says-2024-04-24/
President Biden signed a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Wednesday, after months of gridlock that put the centerpiece of his ...
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New Prince Louis birthday photo taken by Kate: Kensington Palace has given assurances the picture has not been edited.
rnz.co.nz/news/world/515070/new-prince-louis-birthday-photo-taken-by-kate
Quick Glance: Celebration of Prince Louis' Sixth Birthday by Kensington Palace
- A recent photo of Prince Louis, captured by The Princess of Wales in Windsor, has been posted on Kensington Palace's social media to commemorate his sixth birthday.
- In honor of his sixth birthday, events are being organized for William and Kate's youngest child to partake in.
- The released photo marks the first image of the children since the contentious Mother's Day picture altered by Kate.
- Following the Easter break, Prince Louis resumes classes at Lambrook School in Berkshire alongside his siblings.
Turkey's Erdogan says Iraq sees need to eliminate Kurdish PKK militia: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in remarks published on Tuesday he believed Iraq saw ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-erdogan-says-iraq-sees-need-eliminate-kurdish-pkk-militia-media-reports-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Erdogan emphasizes need to combat PKK militia in Iraq
- Turkish President Erdogan highlights the necessity of eliminating the Kurdish PKK militia in Iraq and seeks support from Baghdad.
- Following talks in Baghdad and Erbil, Erdogan announces a new phase of cooperation to combat terrorism and enhance economic relations.
- Turkey and Iraq plan to establish a joint military operations center to address PKK threats and manage water resources.
- Both countries have agreed on strategic framework agreements covering security, trade, energy, and water management to consider Iraq's needs.
Johnson calls for Columbia president to resign ahead of university visit: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for Columbia University’s president to resign ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4617700-johnson-columbia-university-president-resign/
'Lesser Spotted Kiwi' survives one of world's toughest races: Ultrarunner Greig Hamilton took three attempts to achieve something he first ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/24/lesser-spotted-kiwi-survives-one-of-worlds-toughest-races/
Canterbury hospitals on notice to cut spending by $13m by June, leaked documents show
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515118/canterbury-hospitals-on-notice-to-cut-spending-by-13m-by-june-leaked-documents-show
Elections USA 2024: The latest polls on Trump and Biden: There will be elections in the USA in November. Two old acquaintances are fighting over the presidency ...
nzz.ch/international/wahlen-usa-2024-die-neusten-umfragen-zu-trump-und-biden-ld.1824999
West is best? How we stack up against Australia: Running a quick stock take on the NZ and Aussie economies, Australia comes out on top.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/west-is-best-how-we-stack-up-against-australia/
European Council President Charles Michel has pledged to work closely with Senegal to address issues like migration and development as he visited the new ... Show more
Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy
apnews.com/article/emhoff-ashley-judd-suicide-prevention-white-house-56fe0dfd60d27216af879d2662f3a9ba
He grew up in a state house and left school at 15. Now he's just sold his company for millions. #HeraldPremium
Zelenskyy thanks senators, Americans and Biden for approval of Ukraine aid: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the approval of assistance for ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452675/
Northland students get enough donations to attend US competition: The students from Motatau School will travel to an international aquabotics competition in ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515090/northland-students-get-enough-donations-to-attend-us-competition
UAW moving quickly after VW organizing win, union president says: United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is moving quickly in the union's sweeping ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-moving-quickly-after-vw-organizing-win-union-president-says-2024-04-23/
Mexico president eyes fresh pension fund ahead of election: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday he hopes to present a new fund aimed at ...
reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-president-eyes-fresh-pension-fund-ahead-election-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Mexican President's Plan for Enhanced Pensions Before Elections
- President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is planning to introduce a fund to enhance lower pensions ahead of the presidential elections.
- The fund, part of a pension reform proposed by the president in February, has received approval from the lower house and is awaiting Senate approval.
- Initially, the government aims to invest around 40 billion pesos in the fund to ensure that workers earning up to 17,000 pesos per month receive 100% of their salary in retirement.
- The opposition has raised concerns about the impact on workers' savings managed by private companies. The government denies this claim, with the retirement fund association emphasizing that individuals will retain control over their accounts.
South Africa is moving towards a major healthcare bill that would dismantle the existing two-tier system of public and private healthcare and bring in ... Show more
Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians, calls for unity among political elites
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/prabowo-vows-fight-all-indonesians-calls-unity-among-political-elites-2024-04-24/
Biden rebukes Trump over ‘cruelty’ of Florida’s six-week abortion ban : It was Biden’s first major speech on abortion since Trump suggested that the politically ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/biden-abortion-florida-trump/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s reshuffle of Melissa Lee, Penny Simmonds should keep all ministers on their toes: Claire Trevett
nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/prime-minister-christopher-luxons-reshuffle-of-melissa-lee-penny-simmonds-should-keep-all-ministers-on-their-toes-claire-trevett/S4VFMB27GRG4DCVCZZFRSLZKUM/
Russia warns Europe: if you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt: An ally of President Vladimir Putin warned Europe on Tuesday that Russia has ...
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Cornel West: Both parties ‘beyond redemption’: Independent presidential candidate Cornel West said both major American political parties are beyond saving in an ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617690-cornel-west-both-parties-beyond-redemption/
Mystery as 100 dead birds found in Wānaka: Mystery surrounds the discovery of around 100 dead birds, including 85 paradise ducks, on the shore of Lake Wānaka ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/mystery-100-dead-birds-found-w%C481naka
Very busy and active in her 104 years: Celebrating her 104th birthday on Anzac Day has special significance for a Mosgiel woman who lived through Nazi occupation ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/very-busy-and-active-her-104-years
What $61bn US aid boost could mean for Ukraine: After weeks of Russian advances, there are three areas where Ukraine could now strengthen its defences.
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Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan is in Baghdad on a rare visit, aiming to reset ties between the Middle East neighbors by inking a raft of deals covering ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkeys-erdogan-iraq-push-reset-ties-cooperation-against-pkk-2024-04-22/
Lies, deceit to weigh heavily on EU vote, warns parliament head: European Union voters are set to be bombarded with lies and disinformation from outside and ...
reuters.com/world/europe/lies-deceit-weigh-heavily-eu-vote-warns-parliament-head-2024-04-23/
Hydrogen fuelling station opens in South Auckland: New Zealand is one step closer to low-emissions road freight with the opening of a hydrogen fuelling station ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515088/hydrogen-fuelling-station-opens-in-south-auckland
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
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New Zealand's Central Bank disagrees with watchdog over capital settings: New Zealand's central bank said on Tuesday it does not agree with the assessment of the ...
reuters.com/markets/new-zealands-central-bank-disagrees-with-watchdog-over-capital-settings-2024-04-22/
Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/paris-mayor-is-confident-that-water-quality-will-allow-olympic-swimming-in-the-river-seine/
‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day: RA chairman Daniel Herbert believes a Wallabies-All Blacks game on Anzac Day would be a ...
smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/no-brainer-rugby-australia-wants-bledisloe-cup-clash-on-anzac-day-20240424-p5fm6d.html
NRL: Warriors sign Jett Cleary, younger brother of Panthers star Nathan: The younger brother of premiership-winner Nathan and son of former Warriors coach Ivan ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/515110/nrl-warriors-sign-jett-cleary-younger-brother-of-panthers-star-nathan
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Former Ecuador President Correa says party will back security reforms, otherwise oppose Noboa
reuters.com/world/americas/former-ecuador-president-correa-says-party-will-back-security-reforms-otherwise-2024-04-22/
Biden Signs Ukraine, Israel Aid Package That Would Also Ban TikTok: The president requested the money in October, but it was held up for months because of ...
huffpost.com/entry/biden-signs-bill-tiktok-ban-ukraine-israel-aid_n_662917f2e4b005d7bf0c24c7
Biden administration imposes first-ever staff minimum for nursing homes : Over industry opposition, the administration set a minimum staff level for nursing in a ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/22/nursing-home-staff-minimum/
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
Alabama Senate passes measure ensuring Biden can be on ballot: The Alabama State Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would ensure President Biden ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4617607-alabama-senate-passes-measure-ensuring-biden-can-be-on-ballot/
BSC said all was well. She exposed the truth with a spreadsheet.: 14 years ago computer science professor Marietta Cameron used public documents to prove ...
al.com/news/2024/04/bsc-said-all-was-well-she-exposed-the-truth-with-a-spreadsheet.html
Lisa Carrington to lead Kiwi canoe sprint team at Paris Olympics: New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington will contest all three disciplines ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/515087/lisa-carrington-to-lead-kiwi-canoe-sprint-team-at-paris-olympics
Chile's president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate: Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference on Wednesday he ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/chiles-president-says-codelco-output-grow-touts-investment-climate-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Chile's President Foresees Codelco Growth; Emphasizes Investment Environment
- Chilean President Gabriel Boric anticipates slower growth in Codelco production this year and projects 1.7 million tons by 2030.
- Boric highlighted the importance of expedited mining project approvals and equitable distribution of profits.
- He praised Chile's long-term investor security and discussed efforts to enhance lithium production through public-private partnerships.
- Boric mentioned Teck Resources' CEO critiquing Chile's lengthy project approval times but expressing pride in the Quebrada Blanca project.
Ex-Trump lawyer: Latest Cohen remarks ‘direct violation’ of gag order: A onetime attorney to former President Trump said Wednesday that Trump’s latest attacks on ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4617609-ex-trump-lawyer-cohen-new-york-hush-money-gag-order/
The Weeknd has cancelled the Australian and New Zealand leg of his 'After Hours til Dawn Tour'.
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Dollar suffers PMI hangover, Aussie jumps on inflation surprise: The dollar nursed its wounds on Wednesday following big tumbles against the euro and sterling ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-shaky-after-euro-rebound-yen-mired-34-year-low-2024-04-24/
"At the end of the day we’re dealing with taonga, and it needs to be treated as such."
Anzac Day: Recent veterans need to be remembered - 'they'll just stand quietly at the back'
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515066/anzac-day-recent-veterans-need-to-be-remembered-they-ll-just-stand-quietly-at-the-back
Clinton says Trump’s threats ‘should scare every American’: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Americans regardless of their politics should fear the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4611798-clinton-says-trumps-threats-should-scare-every-american/
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