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Shettima begins two-week vacation

Vice President Kashim Shettima has begun a two-week vacation, his first since assuming office, for “study, reflection and intellectual renewal.” Learn more Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-begins-two-week-vacation/

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Pakistan issues foreign media guidelines, drawing criticism from press freedom groups

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government has issued new guidelines for foreign media organizations operating in the country, formalizing reporting requirements for journalists working for…

  • Pakistan issues new foreign media guidelines, targeting non-major city journalists.
  • Guidelines criticized by press freedom groups for potential impact on independent reporting.
  • Ministry claims guidelines provide transparent framework for foreign media registration.

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Court hears Palestine Action defendant suffered from emotional turmoil before Elbit raid

Court hears Palestine Action defendant suffered from emotional turmoil before Elbit raid Submitted by Katherine Hearst on Wed, 08/05/2026 - 10:08 Judge Patrick Field has sent jurors out to deliberate…

  • Julija Brigadirova suffered emotional turmoil before Elbit raid.
  • Defendant faces criminal damage and violent disorder charges.
  • Lawyer argued mental health factor in alleged absence from planned action.

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Vance says peace negotiations with Iran are “going to be messy”

As Tehran denies talks with Washington, US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that peace negotiations with Iran would “be messy” and take time.

  • JD Vance, Biden's pick for Secretary of State, says Iran negotiations will be "messy"
  • Iranians described as "extraordinarily difficult people" with "fractured system"
  • Lower oil prices at $79 expected to benefit both Iran and US

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India’s internet war

In 2014, Narendra Modi pioneered the use of social media and digital campaigning in India to become prime minister. Known as one of the first global politicians to harness the power of the internet…

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The PP acknowledges that it will host the minors in their communities: “The Popular Party always complies with the law, on this occasion, too.”

The rule requires children and young people to be rehoused when another area exceeds its capacity by three. The president of Melilla, also from the PP, asks his colleagues for a “gesture of…

  • Spanish conservative party PP will accommodate minors in their communities.
  • 72,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta, prompting inquiries.
  • Law obliges shelter when territory exceeds three times accommodation capacity.
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