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International Relations and Cooperation on Annual Hajj and Umrah Pilgrimages to DIRCO report
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) refers to its previous media statement dated 10 February 2023, titled “Establishment of the Ministerial Committee on the Efficient Management of the Annual Hajj and Umrah...
North West Government on initiation awareness to curb emergence of illegal initiation schools
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
Mahikeng: The National Oversight Coordinating Committee and the Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committee (PICC) will roll out an awareness campaign on the provisions of the Customary Initiation Act (CIA) on 21 August 2025 at Bahurutshe ba ga...
Brazilian Leader says Brazil will not submit to US government
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday affirmed that his country will not bow to the United States, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks labeling Brazil “a horrible trading partner.” “That statement by...
Russia brands European diplomacy on Ukraine 'insignificant'
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has dismissed European diplomatic consultations with Ukraine as meaningless just days before US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska. Deputy Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexey Fadeev...
President Cyril Ramaphosa: 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
Your Majesty - King Mswati III, Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC...
Demonstrators assault government offices in Serbia
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Violent clashes erupted in Serbia after anti-government protesters set fire to offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), prompting condemnation from President Aleksandar Vucic, who claimed the unrest was being fueled from...
Serbian President vows to take tougher measures against anti-government protesters
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has promised decisive action after anti-government protests turned violent across the country. Demonstrators set fire to ruling party offices in Valjevo and previously stormed a party headquarters in...
France Denies Allegations After Diplomat’s Arrest in Mali
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) France has verified that a citizen arrested in Mali in connection with an alleged coup attempt is a staff member of its diplomatic mission in Bamako. However, the French authorities have firmly rejected accusations of his involvement in...
Senator Bong Go files bill to institutionalize AICS for stronger, politics-free social protection for vulnerable Filipinos
Senate of the Philippines
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August 18, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 18 - Press Release August 18, 2025 Senator Bong Go files bill to institutionalize AICS for stronger, politics-free social protection for vulnerable Filipinos Seeking to institutionalize a nationwide program under the Department...
Gatchalian: Santiago's resignation a big loss to government
Senate of the Philippines
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August 18, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 18 - Press Release August 15, 2025 Gatchalian: Santiago's resignation a big loss to government "The resignation of NBI Director Jaime Santiago is a significant loss to government service. His leadership was a cornerstone of our...
Diplomat Accuses Ukrainian Forces of Targeting Civilians
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Throughout the duration of the conflict, Ukrainian forces have allegedly taken the lives of hundreds of civilians attempting to cross into Russian-controlled areas, according to senior diplomat Rodion Miroshnik. Speaking to a news agency...
UN Condemns Sudan RSF’s Parallel Government
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN Security Council has firmly dismissed a recent declaration made by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) concerning the establishment of a separate governing body in areas under their control. This move comes amid an ongoing and...
US Government Removes Grok from Federal Tech Program
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States government has officially excluded Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, from an upcoming federal technology initiative, following a wave of backlash surrounding the bot's production of anti-Semitic content...
Heads of government of Baltic, Nordic countries stand reassure stance with Ukraine
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Leaders of the Baltic and Nordic countries issued a joint statement on Saturday, emphasizing that Ukraine alone must determine its future and reaffirming their "unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial...
Demonstrators in Serbia Attack Government Offices
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Fresh violence has erupted in Serbia as confrontations intensified between anti-government protesters and law enforcement. The unrest follows the torching of offices belonging to the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). President...
Canadian federal government to end strike by thousands of attendants
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The Canadian federal government has stepped in to resolve a strike involving roughly 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, which began early Saturday, by ordering binding arbitration. Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu stated that...
Home Affairs on International arrivals at Cape Town International Airport
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
International visitors to Cape Town International Airport will have a much smoother arrivals experience thanks to a near-doubling in capacity of the Border Management Authority’s (BMA) immigration officials under a partnership between the BMA,...
Senior diplomat claims Ukraine murdering civilians in attempt to cross into Russia
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A senior Russian diplomat has accused Ukrainian forces of killing hundreds of civilians who attempted to cross the frontline into Russia since the start of the conflict. Rodion Miroshnik, Moscow’s ambassador-at-large for Kiev’s alleged...
North West Provincial Legislature on NTI’s legal appeals affecting bus workers
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Transport Management chaired by Hon. Freddy Sonakile would like to express its deep concern and outrage following reports that 14 employees of North West Transport...
Presidency invites nominations for National Orders
South African Government
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August 18, 2025
The Presidency invites all South Africans to exercise their right to nominate outstanding members of the public for National Orders, to identify persons nationally and globally who have served the nation or attained personal achievements in...