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Trump gives Russia deadline to reach peace deal with Ukraine

Howard Mildilton July 28, 2025

Ukrain United States president Donald Trump on Monday warned he would only give Russia 10 to 12 more days to reach peace with Ukraine. Two weeks ago, Trump had given Russian leader Vladimir Putin a 50-day deadline to fine a peace deal. The US president now said he saw “no reason in

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Low rainfall damages crops in Ivory Coast

Andrew Mbeki July 28, 2025

Ivory Coast Cocoa farmers in Ivory Coast say a cold spell and lack of rainfall could lead to crop damage and reduced expectations for the October to March harvest.   Rainfall was well below average last week across most of Ivory Coast’s main cocoa-growing regions, while a cold spell has raised concerns among farmers about potential […]

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End Gaza war now – Egypt’s President el-Sissi tells Trump

Aaliyah Aamir July 28, 2025

Egypt Egypt’s leader on Monday called on Trump to help stop the war in Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid to the strip’s desperate population. In a televised speech, President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said the American leader is “the one who is able to stop the war, deliver the aid and end this suffering.” “Please, make […]

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Church Attack In Congo: Islamic State Claims Responsibility

Saad Huzaifa July 28, 2025

DRC Congo The Islamic State group claimed responsibility on Monday for a deadly assault on a church in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as mentioned on its Telegram channel. City authorities reported that rebels linked to the Islamic State were behind the killing of atleast 40 people in the attack on the […]

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Agency pledges state-level partnership to boost Nigeria’s soybean production in Benue North, aims to double output

admin July 28, 2025

Nigeria Dooyum Naadzenga  At the Official Launch of the National Soybean Expansion Programme, a powerful commitment was made by the Forum of State Investment Promotion Agencies of Nigeria (FoSIPAN) to harness the strength of state-level agencies to transform Nigeria’s soybean sector.  This ambitious effort is more than a call for increased agricultural productivity;

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The Future is set to Grow at Nigeria’s North Benue Ihugh University

admin July 28, 2025

Nigeria ….. A New Dawn for Africa’s Agritech and Knowledge Economy From the VC’s conner Amidst the verdant lands of Ihugh in Vandeikya LGA, Benue State, Nigeria – a Benue State long famed as the nation’s food basket – a quiet revolution is taking root. With courage, clarity of vision, and an undaunted sense of […]

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Money, sex and a Buddhist monk

Chung Fang July 28, 2025

China China’s famed Shaolin Temple announced on Sunday that its abbot is under investigation for suspected embezzlement and “improper relationships” with women, reviving decade old allegations against the controversial, high-profile monk. Shi Yongxin, known as “CEO monk” for his entrepreneurial endeavors that transformed the Buddhist monastery into a commercial empire, is

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China not comfortable with Czech president’s visit to India

Chung Fang July 28, 2025

China China said it “resolutely opposed” Czech President Petr Pavel’s meeting in India with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, and urged the Czech side to “abide by its one-China political commitment” and maintain healthy and stable relations. China’s embassy in the Czech Republic posted the notice late on Sunday and said China

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Israel reduce attack in Gaza to aid humanitarian aid

Ethan Asher July 28, 2025

Israel Foreign aid drops over Gaza have resumed as international outrage intensifies over a deepening hunger crisis widely blamed on Israel. Jordan, with support from the UAE, has airdropped essential supplies including flour, sugar, and canned food to desperate civilians. The World Food Program warns that a third of Gaza’s two million residents have gone […]

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Trump stops visa processing in Niger

Saad Huzaifa July 28, 2025

Niger The United States is suspending all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger until further notice. A State Department spokesperson confirmed the pause covers all immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing “concerns with the Government of Niger” but offering no further details. Diplomatic and official visas will still be processed,