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Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy Highlights Close Ties with Japan

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a social media post has highlighted his country's close relationship with Japan.

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlights close ties with Japan on social media.
  • Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Prime Minister Takaichi reach out to Zelenskyy.
  • Takaichi announces Japan's commitment to sanctions against Russia.

·nippon.com

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Some in CRA, CDP Call for Pushing Back Merger with Komeito

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Some members of the Centrist Reform Alliance and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan are calling for moving back the deadline for concluding talks on the…

  • CRA and CDP face pressure to delay merger deadline with Komeito.
  • CRA members, CDP lawmakers push back on the end-of-month negotiation deadline.
  • Komeito lawmakers demand CRA reps leave CRA if merger talks fail.

·nippon.com

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U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure on Canada to drop French as an official language has had an unexpected effect - a sharp decline in support for Quebec separatism. The movement for Quebec to become an independent country has been a decades-long issue in Canada, with pro-independence activists arguing that the mainly French-speaking province needs to be free from the rest of Canada to preserve its language and culture. In a recent development, President Trump suggested that Canada drop French as an official language, saying that only English should be used. His comments sparked widespread criticism in Canada, and Quebec nationalists also responded angrily. However, a recent survey found that support for Quebec's independence from Canada has dropped sharply, to 30 percent from 46 percent in 2017. The survey, conducted by the Léger Association, found that 60 percent of Quebec residents oppose independence. The movement for Quebec's independence has ebbed and flowed over the years, but it had been gaining strength in recent years. The sharp decline in support for independence is attributed to various factors, including a strong Canadian economy and a united front against Trump's comments. The Canadian government has taken a strong stance against Trump's suggestion, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau saying that Canada will not drop French as an official language. The Quebec provincial government has also responded strongly, with Premier François Legault saying that Quebec will not be swayed by Trump's comments. The Léger Association survey found that 71 percent of Quebec residents believe that the province's interests are best served by staying part of Canada. The survey also found that 55 percent of Quebec residents believe that the province's language and culture are not under threat. The results suggest that Quebec nationalists may be facing an uphill battle in their quest for independence. The movement for Quebec's independence has been a contentious issue in Canada for decades, with pro-independence activists arguing that the province needs to be free from the rest of Canada to preserve its language and culture. However, the recent survey suggests that Quebec residents may be rethinking their support for independence. The Canadian government has also taken steps to promote French as an official language, including increasing funding for French-language education and promoting French-language services. The Quebec provincial government has also taken steps to promote French, including making it easier for immigrants to learn the language. The Léger Association survey was conducted from February 7 to 10, and it involved 1,000 Quebec residents.

·hani.co.kr

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EKSU Financial Markets Programme: Pioneer Cohort Set to Graduate in 2026

Funmi Ogundare The pioneer cohort of Ekiti State University (EKSU) professional diploma programme in Securities Trading and Financial Markets is set to graduate before the end of 2026, marking a

  • EKSU's Securities Trading and Financial Markets diploma programme set to graduate in 2026.
  • Programme combines classroom instruction with practical trading simulations.
  • Approved by university senate on February 25, 2026.

·thisdaylive.com

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NA Speaker inaugurate monsoon tree plantation campaign

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday inaugurated the monsoon tree plantation campaign by planting an olive sapling at the Parliament House lawn. Members of Parliament, senior officials of the National Assembly Secretariat and media representatives attended the plantation ceremony.

·brecorder.com

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has convened an enlarged meeting of the Political Bureau of the ruling Workers' Party. The meeting, which began on Tuesday, is being held at the party's headquarters in Pyongyang. Kim Jong-un has not responded to US President Donald Trump's recent offer of talks. In a letter to Kim Jong-un last week, President Trump said he was willing to meet the North Korean leader again. However, in a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for North Korea's Foreign Ministry said Pyongyang has "no interest in talking with the US at present". The spokesperson added that the North had "nothing to give" and that there was "no reason" for the US and North Korea to meet. The enlarged Political Bureau meeting is expected to focus on internal issues, including the country's economic development and the coronavirus pandemic. North Korea has reported no confirmed cases of COVID-19 but has taken extensive measures to prevent the spread of the virus. The country has also been under strict international sanctions for years because of its nuclear and missile programs. The US and North Korea have been engaged in denuclearization talks since 2018, but little progress has been made. In recent weeks, North Korea has carried out a series of short-range missile tests. The move has raised concerns among some analysts that Pyongyang may be seeking to increase pressure on Washington to return to talks.

·hani.co.kr

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Lawyers Rally Support for Ombud’s Drive to Increase Tax Compliance

Oluchi Chibuzor Nigerian lawyers have reaffirmed the pivotal role of taxation as a major source of government revenue for infrastructure development and the provision of social services, throwing…

  • Nigerian lawyers support Tax Ombud's initiative to increase tax compliance.
  • Tax Ombud launched in January, handled 22 complaints with 14 resolved.
  • Office aims to reduce administrative burdens and build trust between citizens and tax authorities.

·thisdaylive.com

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Hong Kong court acquits gov’t statistician who followed, photographed girl during school open day

A Hong Kong magistrate has acquitted a government statistician of a loitering offence, despite describing his behaviour of following and photographing a schoolgirl during an open day last year as “highly suspicious.” Patrick Lam, a statistician with the Census and Statistics Department, was cleared of a charge of “loitering causing…

·hongkongfp.com·4 outlets·3 countries

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