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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
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South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
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Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
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As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
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62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
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Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
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Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
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MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant ...
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
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The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
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Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
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First photo of Insta-famous magpie released
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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media Apps—Not Just Chinese Ones
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What the TikTok Bill Gets Wrong: Congress Should Regulate All Social Media ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37: Father-of-two Mr Harris becomes Ireland's youngest and 15th taoiseach as he succeeds Leo ...
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Simon Harris becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister at 37
Quick Glance: Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
  • Simon Harris has been officially sworn in as Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar who abruptly stepped down last month. Harris, 37, took the helm of the ruling Fine Gael party but faces challenges as the party trails behind Sinn Fein in polls.

  • A rapid riser in Ireland's political hierarchy, Harris has made a name for himself as Health Minister and most recently as Minister for Higher Education and Science. His political identity as a young politician has been marked by both supporters and critics, particularly standing out with younger voters and on social media platforms like TikTok.

  • Varadkar's government grappled with challenges such as housing crisis and increasing immigration numbers. Harris inherits a tough political landscape, especially with upcoming elections until March 2025. The political landscape in Ireland has shifted, with Sinn Fein emerging as a rising political force, leading to a shift in the traditional party landscape.

  • While Harris sees the idea of a potential reunification of Ireland as a legitimate aspiration, his focus remains on current challenges like housing crisis, rising cost of living, and immigration. Despite political changes and discussions about potential reunification, Ireland's future remains uncertain and complex.
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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel: "There is reason to believe that these weapons are being used to commit grave violations of ...
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Lawyers Sue Germany in Bid to Block Arms Exports to Israel
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Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...
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Coping with Famine
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Queenstown bungy founder disputes ‘dangerous’ dog label: A Queenstown tourism heavyweight has objected to his pet labradoodle being labelled as ...
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Queenstown bungy founder disputes ‘dangerous’ dog label
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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs: The federal government awards approximately $700 billion per year in federal contracts; what if the Biden ...
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How Biden Can Win on the Economy: Stop Mass Layoffs
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P Chidambaram writes: Constitutional morality is at stake: The allegations in the cases against chief ministers are that they received “bribes” in order to do ...
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P Chidambaram writes: Constitutional morality is at stake
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UK government under growing pressure to stop selling arms to Israel: Pressure is mounting on British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to suspend the sale of arms to ...
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UK government under growing pressure to stop selling arms to Israel
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Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs: House Democrats have introduced two pieces of legislation to codify diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...
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Democrats seek to codify DEI in federal programs
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The allure of a new State Lodge in Bungoma: The Bungoma State Lodge will be the second State Lodge in Western region.
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The allure of a new State Lodge in Bungoma
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New owners to meet motor camp users: Campers at the Glendhu Bay motor camp will have the chance to parlay with their new Australian owners when a public meeting ...
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New owners to meet motor camp users
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Bypass on list of NZTA priorities: Sorting out Mosgiel transport troubles has landed on a government list of priority projects worth up to $100m and community ...
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Bypass on list of NZTA priorities
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Court supports revised luxury hotel plan: A court decision has opened the door for a long-planned luxury hotel on the main road into Queenstown ...
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Court supports revised luxury hotel plan
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Airport opposes ‘intensive’ worker accommodation complex: A major workers’ accommodation complex proposed to alleviate some of Queenstown’s rental issues has hit ...
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Airport opposes ‘intensive’ worker accommodation complex
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Why secondary schools closed early for April holidays: Some schools closed as early as last week due to the financial woes.
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Why secondary schools closed early for April holidays
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Wānaka supermarkets choosing to deliberately breach Easter trading rules: By Niva Chittock and Danielle Clent of RNZ Foodstuffs says its Wānaka New World stores ...
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Wānaka supermarkets choosing to deliberately breach Easter trading rules
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The downward spiral of Ruapehu's commercial infrastructure: With the 2024 season's fresh snow comes a dumping of unwelcome information on the future of ...
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The downward spiral of Ruapehu's commercial infrastructure
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Review launched after drivers report being 'dazzled' by headlights: Drivers have reported that newer cars have headlights that seem brighter than older ones
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Review launched after drivers report being 'dazzled' by headlights
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Nearly 360 new units proposed for Queenstown: It's a housing bonanza with almost 360 residential units in the pipeline in the Queenstown area.
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Nearly 360 new units proposed for Queenstown
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Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy resigns from Prime Minister's Office: "I want to continue giving interviews and speaking and influencing. If it’s not going to be as ...
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Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy resigns from Prime Minister's Office
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft case tape
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Thousands protest against Hungary's Orban after former insider leaks graft ...
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Government facing revolt over plan to criminalise rough sleeping: As many as 40 Tory MPs are believed to be opposed to the new rules which would give police ...
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Government facing revolt over plan to criminalise rough sleeping
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$250 million bill for Queenstown roundabout: The cost of upgrading Queenstown’s BP roundabout and connecting roads at Frankton has swelled to a quarter of a ...
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$250 million bill for Queenstown roundabout
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories: The broadcaster has survived the last two decades by staying true to its kaupapa, despite challenges ...
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Whakaata Māori celebrates 20 years of telling Māori stories
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Rick Scott: Government must ‘come together’ on Baltimore bridge recovery: GOP Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) on Sunday called for the government to “come together” to ...
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Rick Scott: Government must ‘come together’ on Baltimore bridge recovery
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Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car market: Sales of regular hybrids are up 19.5% while plug-in hybrids rose 10 ...
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Electric car sales in Ireland drop 14% despite rise in overall new car ...
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Senior Tory MP says government lawyers believe 'Israel has broken international humanitarian law' - but advice not published
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Senior Tory MP says government lawyers believe 'Israel has broken ...
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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
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State to take significant step towards intervening in South Africa’s ...
Quick Glance: Ireland's Involvement in South Africa's Case Against Israel Regarding Gaza Invasion
  • The government of Ireland is planning to engage in the case initiated by South Africa against Israel under the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

  • With the aim of prioritizing the protection of civilians in the interpretation of the convention, Ireland intends to submit a Declaration of Intervention under Article 63 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.

  • After a thorough analysis and consultation, the government has decided to intervene in the case, condemning the violation of international law due to the events in Israel and Gaza.

  • The filing of the declaration will occur post-government approval and after South Africa has submitted its memorial. Ireland will collaborate with other partners to intervene.
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga: PS Charles Hinga said the move was necessitated by the government's lack of adequate ...
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Rent paid by civil servants to increase by up to 100pc, says PS Hinga