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FATF flags al-Qaeda & ISIL’s ‘decentralisation’, says such groups rely on merch sales, informal funding
The Print
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi: Terrorist outfits al-Qaeda and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have undergone decentralisation, where they rely heavily on regional affiliates for collection of funds for functioning and conduct of terrorist activities, the...
UN appoints new envoy to Haiti amid calls for a more aggressive international response
Haitian Times
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July 10, 2025
Overview: Carlos Ruiz Massieu, a seasoned Mexican diplomat, was appointed July 2 as head of the United Nations diplomatic mission in Haiti amid a worsening multidimensional crisis. Tasked with leading political and humanitarian efforts, his...
China Reacts to Laser Accusation by US's NATO Ally
Newsweek
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July 9, 2025
By Micah McCartney is a reporter for Newsweek based in Taipei, Taiwan. He covers U.S.-China relations, East Asian and Southeast Asian security issues, and cross-strait ties between China and Taiwan. You can get in touch with Micah by emailing...
International journalists explore development of China's Xinjiang
China Daily Global
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URUMQI -- A total of 24 journalists from 23 countries have participated in a media tour of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, focusing on its role as the core zone of the Silk Road Economic Belt. Organized by China's State Council...
China Focus: International journalists explore development of China's Xinjiang
Xinhua News Agency
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URUMQI, July 10 (Xinhua) -- A total of 24 journalists from 23 countries have participated in a media tour of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, focusing on its role as the core zone of the Silk Road Economic Belt. Organized by...
Somali Defense Minister Denies Troop Deployment to Northern Regions, Calls Claims ‘Baseless
Shabelle Media Network
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July 8, 2025
MOGADISHU, Somalia, July 9 – Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, on Tuesday firmly denied allegations that the Federal Government had deployed troops to the northern regions of Sanaag and Sool, dismissing the claims as “baseless and...
Spanish-African relations and the role of young people, topics of debate at the first session of the Africa-Spain Summit in Madrid
Atalayar
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July 7, 2025
The first session of the day on 7 July, following the official presentation and opening speeches of the third edition of the Africa-Spain Summit, addressed the need to strengthen strategic and political relations between Spain and the African...
Trump administration holding immigrants from 26 countries at Guantánamo prison
The Independent
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July 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Tensions Rise in Sanaag Region Amid Armed Standoff in Ceelbuh
Shabelle Media Network
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July 6, 2025
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A security crisis is unfolding in the Sanaag region, particularly in the village of Ceelbuh, where armed forces from Puntland have clashed with troops loyal to the former Speaker of the Puntland Parliament, Abdirashid Yusuf...
Can Nuclear Energy Power Africa?
Forbes
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Dr. Lassina Zerbo discusses the innovations that may allow Africa to adopt nuclear energy amidst a ... More surge in energy demand across the continent.NEISA 2025 As countries around the world seek stable, abundant, and reliable baseload power,...
‘Resilience adviser?’ DOGE terminates 256 contracts worth $14.3 billion
WorldNetDaily
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July 5, 2025
Although they are not making as many headlines as earlier this year when they were first introduced, the DOGE Team is hard at work and continues to save money for American taxpayers. Earlier this week DOGE announced they had eliminated another...
The care work of the courtroom: How women lawyers are fighting to keep immigrants safe
The 19th News
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July 10, 2025
At 4 a.m. on December 31, Jocelyn Cazares Willingham sat in her parents’ home in Los Angeles, working to finalize a request to release one of her clients from immigration detention, where he had been held since August. She understood that his...
Lobbyists linked to Donald Trump paid millions by world’s poorest countries
The Guardian
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July 10, 2025
Some of the world’s poorest countries have started paying millions to lobbyists linked to Donald Trump to try to offset US cuts to foreign aid, an investigation reveals. Somalia, Haiti and Yemen are among 11 countries to sign significant lobbying...
How Can Regional Models Advance Climate Science?
Quanta Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Climate models have changed the way we view the world. While effective, these models are imperfect, and scientists are constantly looking at ways to improve their accuracy and predictability. MIT professor Elfatih Eltahir has spent decades...
Abu Shabab forces emerge as new militia in Gaza to challenge Hamas' control
Saudi Gazette
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July 11, 2025
JERUSALEM — A 300-member-strong Palestinian militia has emerged in Gaza, aiming to liberate the Strip from Hamas — and now it says it has the backing of Israel. The group, calling itself the Popular Forces, operates in eastern Rafah under the...
ACI World opposes air travel tax
TTR Weekly
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, 10 July 2025: ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30, focused on introducing a new tax...
UAE's Gargash hails PKK leader's call to move away from violence
The National News
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Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, has praised the leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) for calling for the group to lay down its weapons. Jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan said the PKK and its “national...
Three dead, many crew missing as Houthis sink Red Sea cargo ship
WAtoday
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July 10, 2025
The bulk carrier Eternity C pictured in 2019.Credit: APThe Houthis said they had rescued a number of the ship’s crew members, provided them with medical care and transported them to a safe location. The Eternity C was carrying grain to Somalia for...
Potential hike in air travel tax concerns ACI World
Airport World
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ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30 focused on introducing a new tax on air transport. The tax,...
G20 take note: Climate adaptation today will ensure Africa’s thriving future
Mail & Guardian
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July 10, 2025
Despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, Africa faces the brunt of climate change. Photo: Patrick Meinhardt/AFP South Africa is the current president of the G20, a first for the African continent. The government has chosen...