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Global population set to soar to 11.2 billion by 2100, says UN
Daily Times
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July 11, 2025
The world’s population, currently standing at 7.6 billion, is expected to see a sharp rise in the coming decades, according to the latest United Nations report released in 2025. The report outlines key projections that could significantly impact...
Minister inaugurates vehicle emission testing drive to curb air pollution
The Nation
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July 11, 2025
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Friday formally inaugurated the vehicle emission testing campaign in Islamabad. As part of the launch, a team from the Islamabad Transport Authority inspected the minister’s own vehicle using...
Minister charges GEXIM board to support export-led growth
Business and Financial Times
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July 11, 2025
In a related development, the Minister also inaugurated the governing board of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), urging members to collaborate closely with the Ministry to expand Ghana’s export economy. Acknowledging the professional...
Mark Dingfield to lead Univ. business operations as Penn’s next executive vice president
The Daily Pennsylvanian
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Mark Dingfield was named Penn’s next executive vice president in a July 10 announcement. (Photo courtesy of Scott Spitzer) Penn’s Vice President for Finance and Treasurer Mark Dingfield will serve as the University’s next executive vice president,...
Economy Ministry: Mariam Kvrivishvili and Ilham Aliyev to advance new strategic projects
Georgia Today
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July 11, 2025
Georgian Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during her official visit to Baku, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding strategic partnership and...
President Donald Trump wants mass deportations, but US views of immigration are more positive since he took office
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 11, 2025
WASHINGTON — Just months after President Donald Trump returned to office vowing mass deportations, the share of U.S. adults saying immigration is a “good thing” for the country has jumped substantially — including among Republicans, according to...
Minister’s death spooks Russian elite
Bangkok Post
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July 11, 2025
Former transport minister committed suicide after being sacked, reportedly for corruption SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia - The reported suicide of Russia’s transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation...
Business Travel Feels Riskier for Women
Prevue - Florida
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July 11, 2025
Corporate business travel is back, but women are concerned that they face greater safety risks than men while on the road. With business travel anticipated to exceed pre-COVID levels this year, it’s safe to say companies are again willing to send...
Global delegates explore agri-tech ties with Shaanxi
Fresh Plaza
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July 11, 2025
Participants of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting are exploring collaboration opportunities with Shaanxi province in agriculture, leveraging technological advancements and logistics enhancements under the Belt and Road...
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW STONE FRUIT
Fresh Plaza
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July 11, 2025
The 2025 stone fruit season across key global regions is marked by contrasting trends in production, pricing, and market dynamics. Weather impacts, shifting acreage, and strong demand continue to shape outcomes for producers and exporters alike....
President Aoun rules out normalization with Israel
Naharnet
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by Naharnet Newsdesk 11 July 2025, 15:51 President Joseph Aoun ruled out Friday normalization between Lebanon and Israel, which still occupies parts of southern Lebanon. Aoun's statement is the first official reaction to Israeli Foreign Minister...
President Donald Trump to visit Kerr County Friday as death toll from July 4 flooding nears 100
KSAT - Texas
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July 11, 2025
KERR COUNTY, Texas – One week after flooding ripped through the Texas Hill Country, numbers from the disaster are stark: 96 people — 60 adults and 36 children — are dead in Kerr County, and 161 are missing Five campers and one counselor from Camp...
President must consider strong legal team to look into Mkhwanazi’s allegations: Expert
SABC News
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July 11, 2025
South Africa’s Interpol Crime Ambassador Andy Mashaile has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider the services of a strong legal team to look into the allegations raised by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi....
'Minister Senzo Mchunu is a pathological liar': MK Party DP Dr John Hlophe accuses Mchunu of perjury and misleading Parliament
IOL
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MK Party’s Deputy President Dr. John Hlophe says Minister Senzo Mchunu is a “pathological liar” who has repeatedly misled Parliament and the country. In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, Hlophe and MK Party Member of Parliament Visvin Reddy...
President Trump to visit devastated Central Texas flood zone amid ongoing recovery
CBS Dallas - Texas
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President Donald Trump and the First Lady are visiting Kerrville today to meet with flood victims and local officials, even as the administration faces criticism for seeking to reduce FEMA’s role in disaster response.
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs meets Italian Deputy FM
The Peninsula
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July 11, 2025
Rome: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met today in Rome with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic HE Edmondo Cirielli. The meeting dealt with discussing...
Minister Harichandan Reviews Excise Dept’s Works, Assures To Fill Vacant Posts
Ommcom News
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July 11, 2025
Cuttack: State Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has assured that various problems plaguing the Excise Department will be resolved soon. He made the announcement during a high-level review meeting of the Excise Department held at the...
Minister hails SIU’s R67 million recovery from ‘corrupt’ state contractor
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 11, 2025
The Special Tribunal has ordered R67 million be recovered from Kroucamp Plumbers after the contractor defrauded the public works department. A R67 million recovery order obtained by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on Friday against a...
Economy Minister, Kuwaiti Ambassador Discuss Investment Opportunities in Bulgaria
Bulgarian News Agency
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Economy and Industry Minister Petar Dilov met with Kuwaiti Ambassador Ghazi Hamed Alfadhli to discuss aspects of trade and economic relations and ways to step them up, Dilov's Ministry said on Friday. Dilov said: "Attracting Kuwaiti investment in...
Global Progress on Physical Activity at Risk, WashU Expert Warns
Newswise
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July 10, 2025
Newswise — A sweeping new analysis from Washington University in St. Louis has found that global progress to promote physical activity — a proven driver of better health — is in danger of stalling or reversing. Shrinking public health budgets,...