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Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Fourth Health Working Group Meeting of the South African G20 Presidency
South African Government
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June 11, 2025
Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, and dear friends, On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa, it is with immense pride and a profound sense of shared purpose that I welcome you to the 4th G20 Health...
Egypt vows to protect St. Catherine’s Monastery
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt reiterated its pledge to safeguard the religious status of the historic St. Catherine’s Monastery, nestled at the base of Mount Sinai in the Sinai Peninsula and officially linked to the Greek Orthodox Church. This commitment was...
South Korea’s New President Kicks Off First Oversees Mission to Canada
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s newly sworn-in President Lee Jae-myung kicked off his first international visit on Monday by heading to Canada to participate in the G7 summit, according to a news agency from Seoul. During his three-day trip, Lee will...
Israel loses most committed EU backers
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany, traditionally one of Israel’s closest allies in Europe, is reassessing its military and trade relationship with the country, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. This unexpected shift comes as the humanitarian situation in Gaza...
Syria allows entry to chemical arms locations to international investigators
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) The UN’s top disarmament official, Izumi Nakamitsu, on Thursday acknowledged Syria’s recent willingness to work with international inspectors by granting complete access to chemical weapons facilities. This development marks a shift in...
Young people from Central Asia, Afghanistan and Mongolia build knowledge on security sector governance and reform, safety of journalists at OSCE-DCAF summer school
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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June 16, 2025
Students and young journalists from Central Asia took a deep dive into youth, security, and the role of media freedom at a summer school course organized by the OSCE in co-operation with the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF) from...
Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Prime Minister of Canada
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June 13, 2025
CANADA, December 6 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Prime Minister Carney recognized the UAE’s leadership in artificial...
At Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, Minister Fajon warns of detained civilians, including journalists
Slovenia Government
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June 11, 2025
SLOVENIA, June 11 - A complete and unconditional ceasefire is now more urgent than ever. It is equally essential to find those responsible for crimes committed: "The Russian leadership must be held accountable for war crimes, crimes against...
As tension with Iran escalates, US Embassy prohibits employee travel
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Amid escalating regional unrest, the US Embassy in Israel has implemented new security restrictions for its personnel, according to official communications. Staff and their family members are now barred from traveling beyond the central...
South African President, Canadian PM Forge Stronger Collaboration
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday in Alberta, just before the official kickoff of the G7 leaders’ summit. The meeting underscored efforts to deepen collaboration between the two...
China Warns Citizens Against Working in Israeli Territories
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) China issued a public advisory on Wednesday cautioning its nationals in Israel against accepting jobs in settlements located in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. According to reports by state-run media, the government emphasized that...
Imperial Petroleum Inc. Declares Dividend on Series A Preferred Shares
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 16, 2025
ATHENS, Greece, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Petroleum Inc. (Nasdaq: IMPP) (the “Company”), a ship-owning company providing petroleum products, crude oil, and drybulk seaborne transportation services, today announced a dividend of...
U.S. Embassy in Israel Reports Travel Restrictions
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States Embassy in Israel released a security warning on Thursday, banning its personnel from journeys beyond the broader regions of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheba. This measure comes in response to concerns over a potential...
Media reports former British Premier threatening ICC on Israel
MENAFN
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June 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron reportedly warned the International Criminal Court (ICC) against pursuing arrest warrants for Israeli officials, threatening to cut funding and withdraw the UK from the court’s founding treaty, the...
Bitget Opens Doors for Syrian Users Enabling Full-Service Suite of Products
Chainwire
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June 12, 2025
Victoria, Seychelles, June 12th, 2025, Chainwire Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has now enabled the onboarding of Syrian citizens on the platform. This comes following the recent suspension of OFAC sanctions. Syrian...
Minister Roland Lamola: Launch of South Africa-Finland Youth Peace Mediators Programme
South African Government
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June 10, 2025
Programme Director, Ambassador Dlomo, Honourable Minister Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Ambassador Pekka Metso, Embassy of Finland, Excellencies, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Director General of DIRCO, Mr Dangor,...
Memo: Governor Kathy Hochul’s Appearance Before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
New York State Office of the Governor
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June 12, 2025
TO: Interested Parties FROM: Office of Governor Kathy Hochul DATE: June 12, 2025 RE: Governor Kathy Hochul’s Appearance Before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform...
Bitget Opens Doors for Syrian Users Enabling Full-Service Suite of Products
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 12, 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has now enabled onboarding of Syrian citizens on the platform. This comes following the recent suspension of OFAC sanctions....
To the participants of the 2nd Meeting of Ministers and Heads of Institutions in Charge of Family Affairs and Social Policy of the Organization of Turkic States on the theme “The Role of Women in Modern Society: Sustainable Development and Traditional …
President of Azerbaijan
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June 12, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, June 12 - 12 June 2025, 10:36 Distinguished participants of the meeting, I warmly greet you on the occasion of the opening of the 2nd meeting of the Ministers and Heads of Institutions in charge of Family Affairs and Social Policy of...
16th IIICF Opens on 11 June Gathering Over 3,500 International Politicians and Businesspeople to Foster Infrastructure Connectivity
Macao Government News
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June 12, 2025
MACAU, June 12 - The opening ceremony of the 16th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum & Exhibition was held on 11 June. Over 3,500 delegates from more than 70 countries and regions, including nearly 70 ministerial-level...