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ICE arrested a California union leader. Does Trump understand what that means?
Unions in California are different from those in other places. More than any state in our troubled country, their ranks are filled with people of color and immigrants. While unions have always been tied closely with the struggles of civil rights,...

Olympism365 Summit: major new commitments set to generate USD 200 million of investment
5 June 2025 – The Olympism365 Summit: Sport for a Better World today concluded with 68 organisations confirming 45 commitments to using sport as a tool to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These initiatives are projected to...

PM acknowledges youth unemployment crisis
—Says gvt is developing a policy to address the problem Moroke Sebokoto Prime Minister Sam Matekane has acknowledged the youth unemployment crisis in Lesotho, describing it as a pressing issue that requires strategic action. In a Facebook post...

Gombe communities lament poor power supply
Residents in communities under the Doma Feeder in Gombe have voiced strong frustration over ongoing and prolonged power outages, particularly around festive periods. They also accused the Jos Electricity Distribution Company of negligence and...

Liberia: CDC Chairman Jangar Kowo Released Following Arrest for ‘Obstructing Police Functions’
Monrovia – The Chairman of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Jangar Kowo has been released from police custody following his arrest by the Liberia National Police (LNP) on Saturday for allegedly obstructing police...

Sudan: A new gov’t amid escalating military-political conflicts and a deepening humanitarian crisis
In a politically charged move that raises complex questions about Sudan’s future, Dr Kamal Idris was sworn in as Prime Minister in Port Sudan, the country’s temporary administrative capital, before Sovereign Council Head, General Abdel Fattah...

Zambia declares 7-day national mourning in honour of Former President Lungu
President Hakainde Hichilema has declared seven days of national mourning following the death of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The national mourning will begin on Sunday, June 8, 2025, and will run until Saturday, June 14, 2025. This solemn...

Jitendra Singh leaves for France to lead high-level Indian delegation at International Meet on Oceans
Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of Nice, the United Nations Ocean...

iciHaiti - Politic : 2nd Conference of the Sectoral Table on Security
iciHaiti - Politic : 2nd Conference of the Sectoral Table on Security 07/06/2025 10:24:25 Haiti is facing a rise in gang violence, which controls a significant portion of the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area and other cities across the country....

Volta Region targets 300,000 Tree Seedlings in ‘Tree for Life Restoration Initiative.’
By Frank Kwame Abbor Ho, June 7, GNA-The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) and partners including the Forestry Commission has set an ambitious target of planting 300,000 tree seedlings across the region as part of a nationwide flagship...

Sudbury letters: Readers express concern over Bill 5 becoming law
Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Letters Protesters take part in a rally against Bill 5 in Sudbury, Ont. on Monday June 2, 2025. Photo by John Lappa /Sudbury Star Don’t confuse red tape with critical oversight Advertisement 2 This advertisement has...

Training on NCD portal conducted in Phek
The resource persons from DHFW Kohima with participating healthcare staff during the NCD Portal training in Phek. PHEK, June 7 (MExN): The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) Phek conducted a two-day...

30 villages under Kohima and Tseminyu audited for MGNREGS, 27 for PMAY-G
Participants of the Social Audit District Level Public Hearing for Kohima district held at DPDB Hall on June 6. KOHIMA, June 7 (MExN): The Nagaland State Social Audit Agency (NSSAA) today convened the 1st Phase District Level Public Hearing for...
“Look forward to PM Modi’s visit to Canada for G7”: Former MP Chandra Arya
Ottawa [Canada], June 7 (ANI): Former Canadian Member of Parliament, Chandra Arya, has expressed optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada for the G7 Summit scheduled for June 15-17. In a post on X, Arya highlighted the...
Otjozondjupa learners receive stationery through Standard Bank Grant
Learners from less privileged backgrounds in the Otjozondjupa Region have received stationery to support their studies through the Standard Bank Namibia Scholarship Grant. In order to meet the needs of the scholars, Standard Bank donated...

Kan. U.S. Senators' resolution honors the Life of Sarah Milgrim
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky-courtesy photoWashington – U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Jerry Moran introduced a resolution today honoring the life of Sarah Milgrim, an Overland Park native, and her soon-to-be-fiancé, Yaron...

Denmark, Uganda strengthen partnership
Ambassador Signe Winding Albjerg, in blue dress, and Minister Jeje Odongo toast a drink in cerebration. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kingdom of Denmark has reaffirmed its strong and lasting partnership with Uganda. Speaking at...

India News | Jitendra Singh Leaves for France to Lead High-level Indian Delegation at International Meet on Oceans
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh left for France on Saturday to lead a high-level Indian delegation at the International Meet on Oceans. Scheduled to be held at the French picturesque coastal city of...

WTR Holds Condolence Service for Brig. Mayarchung Zingkhai of Naga Army
Ukhrul, June 7: The Government of the People’s Republic of Nagalim, Wung Tangkhul Region (WTR), on Saturday organised a solemn condolence servicein honour of Brigadier Mayarchung Zingkhai, MSM, of the Naga Army. The ceremony was held at Tangkhul...

Mokwa flood: Risk Managers Society reacts to Niger incident, makes recommendations on mitigating future disasters
In view of the most recent tragic disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, which resulted in significant loss of lives and property, the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) has extended its sincere condolences to the Government and people of Niger...