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The Dam Completed: A Tense Juncture for the Nile Basin
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 5, 2025
The long-anticipated completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marks a new and highly precarious chapter in the already strained relationship between Ethiopia and Egypt. With Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announcing the dam’s full...
French police slash migrant boats at sea amid surging channel crossings
Weekly Blitz
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July 5, 2025
In a controversial escalation of efforts to deter illegal migration across the English Channel, French police have reportedly begun using knives to puncture inflatable boats used by migrants seeking to reach Britain. The unprecedented tactic,...
Palestine in Pictures: June 2025
The Electronic Intifada
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July 4, 2025
The Electronic Intifada 4 July 2025 People carry the body of a man who was killed while trying to get a bag of flour after aid trucks entered through the Zikim area in northern Gaza City, 17 June. The slain man was later identified as 20-year-old...
What to expect from Iran’s approach to Africa after its war with Israel
Atlantic Council
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July 3, 2025
The twelve-day war between Iran and Israel, which the United States joined with airstrikes against the Iranian nuclear program, has shaken up the foreign-policy calculus for the Islamic Republic. What happens next will have implications for...
SAR’s Robert Quinn on the Hastening Decline of Academic Freedom in U.S.
Al-Fanar Media
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July 5, 2025
Academic freedom is often considered a measure of the democratic pulse of a nation. However, incidents of threats to academic freedom appear to be on the rise in democratic countries recently, notably in the United States, where the administration...
Iraq: energy and security
Atalayar
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July 3, 2025
Current situation Seeking solutions Bilateral relations with the United States: history and prospects Energy projects Security as a pillar for investment and energy stability Baghdad has reoriented its relationship with Washington, driven by a...
BRICS summit to discuss major world conflicts — South African president
TASS
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July 5, 2025
PRETORIA, July 5. /TASS/. Issues of geopolitics and major crises, including the situation in Ukraine, will be discussed at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said ahead of his flight to Brazil. "I am...
From mankind to humanity
Meer
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July 4, 2025
I have always described myself as a humanist. It is a deeply rooted identity that shapes both my ideas and my attitude toward the world—a critical lens through which I constantly observe and question human dynamics and their conflicts. Yet my...
Egypt is diversifying its military partners away from the US
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 5, 2025
Between 19 April and 4 May 2025, China and Egypt conducted their first-ever joint air exercises, “Civilization Eagle 2025,” at Egypt’s Wadi Abu Rish Air Base. This marks a significant step in China’s military diplomacy in North Africa. China’s...
Patient-Centered Care in Family Medicine: Strategies for Continuity and Comprehensive Care for Older Adults – A Mixed-Methods Study
Dove Medical Press
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July 3, 2025
Introduction The increasing number of elderly individuals worldwide poses substantial difficulties and prospects for healthcare systems globally. With the increase in life expectancy, there is a growing occurrence of long-term health disorders,...
Warfare rewired: drones and civilian risk
Swissinfo
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July 4, 2025
A Ukrainian soldier launches FlyEye WB Electronics SA, a Polish reconnaissance drone, which is in service with the Ukrainian army, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, Aug. 2, 2022. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved Listen to the...
Who Will Pay the Price for Trump’s Big and Beautiful Bill?
teleSUR
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ON Thursday, the U.S. Congress passed a sweeping tax and spending package, with the House of Representatives approving it in a narrow 218-214 vote, sending the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” to President Donald Trump for his signature. RELATED:...
Summer pasture management
Farm and Dairy
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July 3, 2025
Beginning in June, we tend to see a transition on our pasture management. The first couple of weeks will typically provide proper moisture and temperature favorable for cool season grasses. As we move into the period when temperatures rise, our...
Record number of lone children crossing Channel on small boats
BBC
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July 4, 2025
Alex BishBBC South East Investigations Team ShareSave Some 70 children arrived into Kent County Council care on Wednesday, the most in a single day, the council says A record number of lone children have arrived on small boats and gone into the...
UAE: Drowning incidents on the rise? Official guidelines that pool owners must follow
Khaleej Times
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With the rapid development of villa communities and the growing popularity of home pools, this convenience has unfortunately also brought increased risk — especially for children under the age of five. According to the World Health Organisation,...
The Playbook for America: We Thought We Saw it All with Freedom Torches and Edward Bernays Fomenting Regime Change in Guatemala, Chile
Dissident Voice
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July 4, 2025
Speaking with Dan Kovalik about his co-authored book, Syria: Anatomy of Regime Change Another rousing talk with a true socialist, Dan Kovalik, from Pittsburgh, here, pre-airing on my Radio Show, Finding Fringe on kyaq.org. Here’s today’s (July 1)...
Celebrating 25 Years of...
Capital Ethiopia
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June 23, 2025
As the African Union and European Union mark the 25th anniversary of their unique partnership, the relationship between the two continents stands at a pivotal moment. In this exclusive interview with Capital, Javier Niño Pérez, EU Ambassador to...
When distant wars hit close to home
International Politics and Society
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July 4, 2025
Africa is breathing a sigh of relief, however fleeting it may be. After two frenzied weeks of airstrikes and missile exchanges, sparked by Israel’s June 13 offensive to cripple Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a fragile ceasefire has emerged. This uneasy...
The Republic of Korea contributes USD 37 million to WFP’s humanitarian assistance through the REACH initiative
World Food Programme
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SEVILLE, Spain – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a USD 37 million contribution from the Republic of Korea (ROK) through a new joint initiative to support WFP’s humanitarian operations in crisis areas. Launched in 2025, the...
Where to Experience VR In The Middle East This Summer
Scoop Empire
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July 1, 2025
Summer in the Middle East usually means one thing: trying to escape the heat, which leads to spending a lot of time indoors. But this year, being indoors doesn’t have to feel like a compromise. VR experiences in the region are turning everyday...