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It happened today – this day in history – June 29
Yellow Advertiser
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June 28, 2025
1377: The French stage a raid at Rye in East Sussex. 1509: Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII and paternal grandmother of King Henry VIII, dies aged 66. 1534: Jacques Cartier discovers Prince Edward Islands, Canada. 1540: Former Lord Privy...
Air India 171 crash: Last DNA match day after family holds symbolic funeral
The Indian Express
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June 27, 2025
Friday marked Ashadhi Beej, when Kutchhis celebrate their new year.But the Khimani family was grieving. They were grieving the loss of their loved one, Anil Khimani (32), who was on the London-bound AI 171 that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12....
How the People of the Chagos Islands Won Back The Right to Return to Their Homelands
The Nation
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June 26, 2025
At a time when many may feel that good news has gone the way of the dodo, look no further than the homeland of that long-extinct bird—Mauritius—for a dose of encouragement. There, among the islands of the Indian Ocean, news can be found about the...
The Global Development Initiative setting the direction for countries seeking common development
Eurasia Magazine
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Development is an enduring theme of human society and a crucial measure of progress in the modern era. For some time, the gap between the Global South and North has been widening, with challenges such as food security and energy security...
Cannabis is the most consumed drug in Africa and the presence of cocaine and opioids is increasing, according to a UN report
Ver Angola
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According to the World Drug Report 2025, published this Thursday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), around 10 percent of the African population aged 15 to 64 used cannabis in 2023, with a particular incidence in West, Central...
12 resorts to visit around the globe for the upcoming long weekend
Emirates Woman
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June 23, 2025
Life If you’re looking to take a break over the long weekend even perhaps extend your holiday, switching-off at the right resorts during your travel plans can make you feel refreshed for the busy season ahead this year. For those still wondering...
Gwyneth Paltrow's understated toe loop sandal is the ultimate summer investment
Woman & Home
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June 26, 2025
Sandal season is officially in full swing, and there are so many styles to choose from to suit any closet. Whether you’re looking for woven espadrilles, flip flops, or something a little chunkier, we're spoilt for choice in stores right now....
Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, hosts 11th International Day of Yoga
News India Times
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June 26, 2025
Aerial view of the massive International Day of Yoga gathering on June 21, 2025 at Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh. ALL PHOTOS: Parmarth Niketan On June 21, 2025, the 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated on the banks of the Ganga at the...
Resistance Works: How Small Groups Took on Great Powers
Antiwar
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June 26, 2025
At a time when many may feel that good news has gone the way of the dodo, look no further than the homeland of that long-extinct bird – Mauritius – for a dose of encouragement. There, among the islands of the Indian Ocean, news can be found about...
From Cape To Cairo
Africa is a country
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On a warm April afternoon in 2024, Keith Boyd, 57, strolled through Cairo’s Zamalek district with the South African and Egyptian flags knotted across his shoulders. The late sun cast a dull gold sheen over the Nile as curious onlookers and...
Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 24, 2025
After years of turmoil typified by inflation, high debt burdens, and currency devaluation, a minor increase in exchange rates might provide these countries with a rare economic respite. While not all African currencies are strengthening, those...
OGW Recipient Dr. Jyotee Trivedy unveils memoir chronicling over 65,000 surgeries
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 23, 2025
Dr. Trivedy, a recipient of the prestigious Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW), has performed over 65,000 cataract surgeries, 2,700 corneal transplants, and 4,500 glaucoma procedures, nearly half of which were free of charge to underserved...
Orville the tortoise celebrates 120th birthday at Reptile Gardens
News Center 1 - South Dakota
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June 26, 2025
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Reptile Gardens was rather active on Thursday. Orville the giant Aldabra tortoise marked his 120th birthday brining in plenty of guests. Orville was spoiled with two cakes and two birthday parties, one at 11am and one at 2pm....
India’s aviation watchdog begins annual audit of Air India
EasternEye
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June 24, 2025
Parmarth Niketan’s President, Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati Ji, and Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Ji presided over the gathering and delivered spiritual discourses on the deeper significance of yoga. The message of harmony and global health This...
Resistance Works
Foreign Policy In Focus
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June 24, 2025
At a time when many may feel that good news has gone the way of the dodo, look no further than the homeland of that long-extinct bird — Mauritius — for a dose of encouragement. There, among the islands of the Indian Ocean, news can be found about...
The Untold Story of the Woman Behind the SI Swimsuit Issue (EXCLUSIVE)
Woman's World - New Jersey
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June 25, 2025
Jule Campbell may not be a household name, but she’s had a major cultural impact. As the founding editor of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Campbell was the driving force behind countless iconic images, and her work was essential to...
Mauritius Unveils Budget 2025 with Focus on Growth Reforms
Textile Value Chain
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June 21, 2025
Steady Growth Forecast Amid Fiscal Reforms The Ministry of Finance (MoF), Mauritius forecasts a GDP growth rate of 3.9% in FY25 (FY2024/25) as per the recent Budget. This projection is more optimistic than the IMF growth projection, which stand at...
Iranian 'hostile activity' highlighted as threat in UK security review
The National News
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A British national security review has warned that the country must be ready for destabilising foreign activity to lead to a full-scale war. The review warned that the outbreak of fighting between Israel and Iran should be seen as threat to the UK...
Moore Global expands with JFC Group integration
International Accounting Bulletin
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June 24, 2025
Moore Global, an accounting and advisory firm, has announced the integration of JFC Group into its network, a move that bolsters its foothold in the Middle East. The newly formed Moore JFC Group emerges from the transition of JFC Group from Baker...
"I manifested a husband! While healing from heartbreak, I wrote about my ideal partner – 5 years later, we married"
Woman & Home
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June 22, 2025
“In January 2018 I manifested my dream man and just six weeks later, I'd met him," explains Kelly Lundberg. "I came across his profile on a dating app and instantly recognized him as Graham, the boy I'd gone to prom with at school back in 1998....