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Egypt, Japan explore cooperation opportunities to enhance teacher training programs

Minister of Education and Technical Education Mohamed Abdel Latif reviewed with Japanese Ambassador to Egypt Iwai Fumio ways to promote bilateral cooperation in the education sector.

  • Egypt and Japan discuss enhancing cooperation in education sector.
  • Minister of Education meets Japanese Ambassador to explore teacher training programs.
  • Collaboration focuses on integrating Japanese educational expertise and activities.

·egyptindependent.com

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Legal Tariffs for Illegal Cigarettes

Madura cigarette manufacturers support a study on excise rates for Category III cigarettes. But they remain divided over the rate.

  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed excise stamp policy with Kadin leaders.
  • Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said government evaluating Category III excise rate.
  • Customs to act if illegal cigarettes continue circulating.

·en.tempo.co

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Prabowo Extends Condolences over Virgo Vessel Tragedy

An estimated 129 people remain missing as search operations continue.

  • President Prabowo Subianto extends condolences to Virgo Vessel tragedy victims and families.
  • Government commits to comprehensive investigation into the incident's cause.
  • President assures coordinated disaster relief efforts across all government levels.

·en.tempo.co·2 outlets·2 countries

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Man in custody escapes after picking handcuffs at Samui court

SURAT THANI — 16 September 2026, Police launched a manhunt after a male detainee accused of assault escaped from custody while being taken to Koh Samui Provincial Court in Koh Samui district. The detainee reportedly picked his handcuffs and fled from an area behind the court that connects to a municipal garbage disposal site in […] The…

·khaosodenglish.com

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Relief for Karumandi residents as Waiguru opens new dispensary

Residents of Karumandi Ward in Kirinyaga County can now breathe a sigh of relief following the opening of a new dispensary that will bring essential healthcare services closer to their homes. Kavote Dispensary which was officially opened by Governor Anne Waiguru on Tuesday, expected to serve about 5,000 residents who previously had to…

·kbc.co.ke

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Trump escalates war on federal data

The nerdy, traditionally apolitical world of federal data is increasingly getting swept up in the Trump administration's push to control every level of government. Across the federal government, agencies are changing how they collect and publicize information. More and more, politics and ideology are part of the equation.

·axios.com

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VeryDarkMan blasts igbo traders over ‘Chinese must go’ protest

Social media activist, VeryDarkMan, has blasted some Igbo traders in Lagos State over their protest against Chinese traders, questioning their demand for the foreigners to leave the market. The traders had reportedly protested the presence of Chinese traders in some Lagos markets, claiming that the foreigners’ cheaper prices were…

·dailypost.ng

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Ghana’s CAF failure: Who is to blame?

Ghana’s latest failure on the African club stage should not be treated as just another football disappointment. It should be a wake-up call. The early elimination of Medeama Sporting Club and Nations FC from the CAF inter-club competitions has once again exposed the difficulties Ghanaian clubs face when they leave the shores of the…

·ghanaiantimes.com.gh

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Brook compared to “genius” KP by Stokes following Sir Lanka ton

Dubai: Harry Brook produced a breathtaking display of power as England opened their T20 series against Sri Lanka with a commanding 119-run victory in Southampton. The England batter, who endured a summer without registering a Test century, rediscovered his best form in spectacular fashion, smashing an unbeaten 114 from just 49 deliveries…

·gulfnews.com·2 outlets

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Yemeni government urges UNSC action as Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab

Saudi Arabia accused the Houthis of seeking to “choke the straits” and hold the global economy hostage, while the US and UK called for pressure on Iran over its support for the group.

  • UN Security Council holds emergency session on Yemen conflict
  • Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab Strait, threatening shipping
  • 2,300 Yemeni civilians flee to Djibouti amid escalating violence

·jpost.com

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The Iran war is creating a new global energy risk beyond the Strait of Hormuz - analysis

Oil loadings at the Red Sea port of Yanbu were suspended, sources told Reuters, while Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline remained offline after attacks on the kingdom’s energy infrastructure.

  • Iran-Tehran tensions escalating through energy market disruptions
  • Brent crude futures surge 3.3% to $109.20 per barrel
  • East-West Pipeline offline due to attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure

·jpost.com·3 outlets·3 countries

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