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‘Cleansing’ Gaza

THE Israeli defence minister has recently confirmed what many across the world already know: the Zionist state seeks to ethnically cleanse the occupied territories of their native Palestinian…

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Ashley Hinson’s Chances in Iowa Senate Race Amid Beef Backlash: Poll

The Trump-endorsed candidate faces a midterm test in cattle country after calling the president's new import policy a “bad idea.”

  • Ashley Hinson leads Josh Turek by 5 percentage points in Iowa Senate race
  • Beef import policy criticized by both candidates as detrimental to Iowa producers
  • Hinson's approval among rural voters in Iowa is underwater

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Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has spent 20 months promising that America was on the cusp of an economic boom. But Friday’s surprisingly positive jobs report ultimately provoked frustration…

  • Trump praised 162,000 August jobs, blaming inflation and Fed for growth
  • Economy grew 2% annually, slower than Biden's pace
  • Trump's credibility as economic leader undermined by overestimations

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Germany: From Emigration to Immigration Destination

Germany fears uncontrolled immigration, but millions of Germans once emigrated in search of better lives.

  • Benjamin Franklin warned of immigrants establishing customs in 18th century America.
  • Germans emigrated to America in large numbers during 19th and early 20th centuries.
  • Germany shifted from emigration to immigration in the mid-20th century.

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Ghana must address root causes of violent extremism – Emmanuel Kotin

By Ashiadey Dotse Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Security and Counterterrorism (ACSC), Emmanuel Kotin, has urged the government to address the root causes of violent extremism rather than…

  • Ghana's security expert Emmanuel Kotin urges addressing root causes of violent extremism.
  • Government response focuses on military actions, neglecting social and economic issues.

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Northern border insecurity: Poverty, unemployment can fuel extremist recruitment – Enoch Afoakwah

By Ashiadey Dotse Member of the NPP Legal Directorate, Lawyer Enoch Afoakwah, has warned that poverty, unemployment and a lack of opportunities in northern Ghana could increase the vulnerability of…

  • Poverty and unemployment in northern Ghana can make youth susceptible to extremist recruitment.
  • Over 300 people arrested 2023-2025 on suspicion of extremist recruitment along northern border.

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Ichung’wah calls for Mt Kenya East-West unity, warns against going it alone

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has called for unity between Mt Kenya East and West, saying the region must address growing concerns among communities in Meru, Embu and Tharaka…

  • National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah urges unity between Mt Kenya East and West.
  • He warns against neglecting Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi communities.
  • Ichung’wah emphasizes collaboration for national coalition in 2027 elections.
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