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How Independence Day Deepened Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Message — And Exposed Where It May Fall Short (Critic’s Take)
Billboard
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July 7, 2025
“I want to hear an American poem,” rings out the voice of Ras Baraka to introduce the second act of Beyoncé’s stadium-conquering Cowboy Carter Tour. “Something American, you know. Some sassy s–t, or South Carolina slave shouter, Alabama backwoods...
Only 3 Nigerian universities made the world rankings; Find out which ones
Pulse
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July 7, 2025
The 2026 edition of the top 1,000 in the QS World University Rankings was released on June 19, 2025.The QS World University Rankings is a popular global ranking system that evaluates and compares universities worldwide. It assesses institutions...
BRICS Ceasefire Declaration: 5 Proven Steps Toward Global Peace and Sovereignty
teleSUR
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Rio de Janeiro – 06.07.2025 – 1st day of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Photo: Rafa Neddermeyer/BRICS Brazil/PR July 6, 2025 Hour: 2:50 pm BRICS Ceasefire Declaration — BRICS issues urgent call for immediate ceasefire amid global conflicts. Explore...
Pre-CHAN finals tournament to feature four CECAFA countries
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s senior national football team, Taifa Stars, will take part in a special four-nation tournament aimed at fine-tuning the squad and testing their readiness ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The...
Rising tensions in the Horn of Africa
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 7, 2025
Geopolitical ambitions, ethnic divisions and contested access to the sea and fresh water are intensifying anxieties in Ethiopia, Eritrea and the Tigray region. The port of Massawa is one of the largest natural deepwater ports on the Red Sea and is...
Canadian foreign aid must be used efficiently, be transparent: minister
Global News
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June 26, 2025
The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more visible approach to development and humanitarian assistance to make the case for maintaining aid spending as the United States pulls back. “Those that are staying the...
Can the Iran-Israel War reignite Abraham Accords?
The Week
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The escalated tensions between Iran and Israel have added a combustible layer to the already volatile strategic landscape of the Middle East. While the immediate consequences—military escalation, energy market disruption, and civilian...
President Cyril Ramaphosa Arrives In Brazil To Participate In XVII BRICS Summit
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo President Cyril Ramaphosa will, at the invitation of His Excellency Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, attend the XVII BRICS Summit from 6 to 7 July 2025 in...
Ottawa's foreign aid chief prioritizes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks
Canada's National Observer
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June 26, 2025
The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more visible approach to development and humanitarian assistance to make the case for maintaining aid spending as the United States pulls back. "Those that are staying the...
Canada resists cutbacks
Castanet Kamloops
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June 26, 2025
Photo: The Canadian Press Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State (International Development), takes part in a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient,...
Migrants cast shadow on Starmer-Macron summit
The Straits Times
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July 6, 2025
LONDON - Britain and France are friends again following the rancour of Brexit, but the record number of irregular migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats remains a major point of friction. The issue will feature during a state visit...
Kuwait and UK bolster ties
Kuwait Times
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July 6, 2025
KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace on Sunday UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs David Lammy during his official visit to Kuwait. The meeting was attended by Kuwaiti...
Here are all of the new Florida laws approved in 2025
WKMG 6 - Florida
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June 23, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Amid the latest Legislative session, lawmakers and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have been busy approving batch after batch of new legislation. As of June 24, 189 bills in total have been signed into law. Over half of those are set...
Ottawa’s foreign aid chief eyes red tape, visibility as Canada resists cutbacks
CityNews Halifax
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June 26, 2025
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Canada must take a more efficient, more visible approach to development and humanitarian assistance to make the case for maintaining aid spending as the United States pulls back. “Those that are staying...
UK resets Syria ties as Lammy visits Damascus
London Daily Digital
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July 5, 2025
David Lammy meets Syrian leadership in Damascus, pledges UK support for reconstruction and justice In a major foreign policy shift, the United Kingdom has formally re-established diplomatic relations with Syria, marking the first ministerial visit...
The protection paradox: How refugee law fails those fleeing failed states
The Interpreter
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July 6, 2025
Asylum systems worldwide are built on a mid-20th-century understanding of flight: individuals escaping repressive governments or militias, targeted for who they are or what they believe. But across the globe today, millions flee not from a single...
Russia Unlocking Africa’s Food Security: Model of Connectivity and Collaboration
Pressenza
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July 6, 2025
With geopolitical developments shaping the world, Africa is expectedly to change with the times. It has gone far, particularly with Russia, opening new directions in bilateral economic cooperation after their joint historic summits. It is also...
Protester charged after disrupting Super Bowl with 'Free Gaza' flag
Sabah
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June 27, 2025
A man who interrupted Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance by waving a flag reading “Sudan and Free Gaza” has been charged with two misdemeanors, Louisiana State Police announced Thursday. Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, 41, of New...
Syria pledges fair Euphrates water allocation to Iraq
Shafaq News
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2025-07-05T10:18:55+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - Baghdad/Damascus Syria will continue delivering Iraq’s agreed share of the Euphrates River under existing treaties, a top Syrian water official said on Saturday, as both...
People vs CCP: Suidani and Talifilu fight the good fight
Sunday Guardian Live
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July 5, 2025
Fight for their families, faith, freedom—the things that make us human, and that build community. Beijing is terrified more people will understand that. WASHINGTON: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wants you to think this story is about them and...