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Government Administration: The Government will present the concept of higher education reform to the public in the near future
The government will present the concept of higher education reform to the public in the near future. According to the government administration, the issue was discussed today at the session of the government commission on higher education reform,...
Can Trump's unpredictable diplomacy lead to lasting peace?
Abbey Makoe|Published 21 minutes ago 7min US President Donald Trump attracts an avalanche of international scrutiny for all the right reasons — he is, after all, the commander-in-chief of the world’s most potent army and presides over an economy...

Russia officially recognizes Afghan Taliban government
Russia has become the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan (Taliban Minister of Refugees Khalil ur Rehman Haqqani pictured 2024). File Photo by Samiullah Popal/EPA-EFE July 4 (UPI) -- Russia has become the...

GBI announces appointment of Savannah native Sara Lue to Director of Public & Governmental Affairs
The GBI has tapped Sara Lue, a seasoned law enforcement professional with a background in cybercrime, to lead its Public & Governmental Affairs division, according to an official announcement. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announces the...

UK government announces plan to kickstart onshore wind revolution
The UK government has published an onshore wind strategy as part of its mission to become a clean energy superpower. The amount of clean, homegrown energy from onshore wind is set to accelerate over the second half of the decade as the government...
The proscription of Palestine Action and the struggle against the Starmer government
The Socialist Equality Party denounces the Starmer government’s proscription of Palestine Action as a fundamental attack on the democratic rights of the working class. From midnight tonight, membership of or any expression of support for the...

Government ‘must honour commitment to abolish student fees’ in Kildare
The government must honour its commitment to abolish student fees for students in Ireland, including those from County Kildare. That's according to Social Democrats councillor Chris Pender, who warned that the government’s proposal for a two-tier...

Uttar Pradesh Government Ramps Up Export Focus With Third Edition Of Mega Trade Show
New Delhi: As part of its mission to propel Uttar Pradesh onto the global trade map, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, in collaboration with India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML), successfully held a high-powered Roadshow for the 3rd edition of UP...

Italian lawmakers seek answers from government on spyware scandal
By Giuseppe Fonte and Alvise Armellini ROME (Reuters) -Italian lawmakers have formally asked the government whether it spied on journalists, possibly using technology supplied by U.S.-based spyware maker Paragon, a source familiar with the matter...

Brazil’s Top Court Freezes IOF Tax Dispute, Demands Government and Congress Talk
Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has stopped both the government’s and Congress’s recent moves on the IOF, a tax on financial transactions. He ordered them to meet on July 15, 2025, to try to resolve their fight over who controls...

China welcomes progress in Russia-Afghan interim government ties: spokesperson
BEIJING: China welcomes the new development in the relations between Russia and the Afghan interim government, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday. Spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks in response to a media inquiry about...

Newly signed bill would make it easier to get NC state government jobs
Gov. Josh Stein has signed a bill that makes it easier to get hired for state government jobs. The legislation will address the high vacancy rate in many state agencies. It calls for the State Human Resources Commission to review job requirements...

Amazigh groups sue Moroccan government over delays in implementing language education law
A coalition of Amazigh cultural and legal associations has filed a lawsuit against the Moroccan government, accusing it of failing to fulfill its legal obligations regarding the nationwide rollout of Amazigh language instruction in early and...

Tata Steel faces Rs 1,902 crore demand notice from Odisha Government over Sukinda mine dispatch shortfall
Tata Steel faces Rs 1,902 crore demand notice from Odisha Government over Sukinda mine dispatch shortfall Tata Steel has said it will challenge the demand legally, calling the claim baseless. Tata Steel has received a demand notice of Rs 1,902.72...

China welcomes progress in Russia-Afghan interim government ties: FM
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs China welcomes the latest developments in relations between Russia and the Afghan interim government, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press briefing on...

Local government under the spotlight
JOHANNESBURG - As the country grapples with failing municipalities, a crucial national summit is underway. WATCH: Local government | KZN municipal debt tops R61-billion The 2025 SALGA Local Government Summit is tackling how to overhaul governance...

MPs threaten to block budgets of non-compliant government entities
MPs threaten to block budgets of non-compliant government entities Members of Parliament have threatened to block budget allocations for government entities that fail to implement committee resolutions, saying such behavior reflects wasteful use...

FG’s land reform will not infringe on state government’s rights-Minister
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has clarified that the Federal Government’s land reforms will respect state governments’ authority over land matters By Angela Atabo The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed...

EU experts and representatives of the Government of the Republic of Armenia discuss the implementation of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement
On 4 July 2025 representatives from the EU Delegation, the National Assembly and the Government of the Republic of Armenia gathered at a workshop to discuss the “Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement: Strengthening the Link between...

The Diaspora reflects Eleven Years of Narendra Modi’s government
Accolades galore at the offices of the Consul General of India in Auckland (Front Row left) Former MPs Mahesh Bindra and Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, India’s Consul General and Consul Dr Madan Mohan Sethi and Sanjeev Kumar and a section of the audience...