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Summer pasture management
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...

Celebrating 25 Years of...
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...

UAE: Drowning incidents on the rise? Official guidelines that pool owners must follow
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
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)...

When distant wars hit close to home
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...

Where to Experience VR In The Middle East This Summer
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...

The Republic of Korea contributes USD 37 million to WFP’s humanitarian assistance through the REACH initiative
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...

Experts raise red flags on growing crisis affecting millions worldwide: 'Conflict and insecurity'
"The main factors behind these increasing numbers are threefold." by Christine DulionJuly 1, 2025 A new report revealed that hunger crises are affecting communities all over the world — with more than 11 million people in Pakistan alone facing...

The Gen Z Candidate Calling for a ‘Humane Foreign Policy’
Kat Abughazaleh is 26 years old, has personally faced the wrath of the world’s richest person, and is up against two career politicians in a congressional district that has not been competitive since 1998—a year before Abughazaleh was born. But...

India dives deeper as China cements undersea supremacy
The Indo-Pacific region is witnessing a transformative phase in naval competition, with undersea warfare potentially emerging as a pivotal arena in the evolving India-China strategic rivalry. According to a 2024 report by the US Department of...

The elusive peace here and there
There are no fewer than seven theatres of war in the world today which have invited more than our passing attention. I am referring to the major ones which have been in focus for a while, much more so currently. These are Russian versus Ukraine;...

Gov Ahmad Aliyu: Leading Sokoto with Focus, Empathy
By Louis Achi In setting sail as the seventh democratically elected governor of Sokoto State, youthful Dr. Ahmad Aliyu apparently identified across-board infrastructure revamp, education renaissance, strict budgeting and circumspect development...

Op-Ed: The “Random Countries” J.D. Vance Dismisses are the US’s Greatest Allies -Alienating Them is a Huge Mistake
Last month’s NATO summit in The Hague was officially about boosting military spending, shared security, and alliance unity. But one figure overshadowed every agenda item: Donald Trump. The main question on everyone’s mind wasn’t how to strengthen...

Sustaining Africa’s economic resilience hinges on intra-trade, local investments, new partnerships – Kale, MD/Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank
A key takeaway from Afreximbank’s 2025 Annual Meetings, held Last week in Abuja, is the growing recognition of Africa’s resilience amid global shocks. However, Yemi Kale, Afreximbank’s Managing Director (Research & International Cooperation) and...
Attacks on Iran are unprovoked, unjustified and blatantly illegal - SACP Politburo
Tuesday, 01 July 2025 01/07/25 DOCUMENTS Attacks on Iran are unprovoked, unjustified and blatantly illegal - SACP Politburo Hlengiwe Nkonyane | 30 June 2025 Party says assertions about nuclear power capabilities of Islamic Republic have been...
When the Crowds Go Home
This newspaper—what we’re calling a “special issue”—is on the long decade of mass protest that gripped the world following the 2008 global financial crisis. This fifteen-year period, roughly from 2009 to 2024, saw convulsions and mobilizations...

IFC to Rule on Afisa’s $19 Million Financing Request by July 30
(Business in Cameroon) - The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to approve or reject a $19 million financing package (about CFA10.6 billion) for Trans Afrique General Trading FZCO, a Dubai-registered firm, and its two Cameroonian...
Letter to FIFA Re. Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup
July 1, 2025 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Gianni Infantino President Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA-Strasse 20, P.O. Box 8044 Zurich, Switzerland Re: Impact of U.S. Immigration Policies on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026...

Skilled at improv and in musicals, actor adds his imagination to ‘Milo’
“It’s very locally grown,” Patrick said in a recent interview. “The imagination started here. The creative team is all from Atlanta. Christian Magby said before that he’s excited about doing it with family. And Dell is incredible. I can’t sing his...
A Battle for Humane Consciousness in a War Against Truth: Exposing the Dark Arts of War
The total liberation and unification of Africa under an All-African Socialist Government must be the primary objective of all Black revolutionaries throughout the world. It is an objective which, when achieved, will bring about the fulfillment of...