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Chevron Cuts Layers, Eyes Guyana and Growth
Oil Price
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July 10, 2025
Cost-cutting among energy companies is all the rage today. Oil prices are stable, but memories of recent devastation are still fresh, so Big Oil is cutting costs to stay in shape. One way to do it: centralize operations, which is what Chevron is...
The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50%...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial accused of trying to overturn his 2022 election loss, as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation,...
20 Years of Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions
Truthdig
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July 10, 2025
July 9 marked the 20th anniversary of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, the nonviolent Palestinian-led campaign aimed at holding Israel accountable under international law. “This day will be remembered in history as the start...
The Latest: Trump’s new 50% tariffs for Brazil stem from his disapproval over Bolsonaro trial
Tri-City News
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July 10, 2025
President Donald Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation, showing that personal grudges rather than simply economics...
The Latest: Trump hosts African leaders at the White House
News4Jax - Florida
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The surprise meeting with leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and...
Namdia breaks silence on security consultant
Windhoek Observer
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Allexer Namundjebo Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has confirmed that it carried out an emergency procurement process to upgrade its security systems and appoint a security consultant. This follows allegations made by member of parliament and...
Zimbabwe now 5th largest economy in Sadc
Bulawayo 24 News
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July 10, 2025
Zimbabwe has become the fifth-largest economy in Southern Africa following a major upward revision of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reflecting the inclusion of previously unrecorded economic activities—particularly those in the informal sector...
Debswana recognised with AUSC medal of honour
MMEGI
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July 9, 2025
The distinguished award celebrates organisations that have shown exemplary commitment to advancing sports, promoting youth engagement and by so doing supporting the regional sporting initiatives. The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 is...
First Lady Canvasses Ways to Impact Real, Lasting Positive Global Change
This Day
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July 10, 2025
• Joins global colleagues at third annual first ladies’ academy in New York Deji Elumoye in Abuja Wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has joined her counterparts across the world to map out ways in which their leadership can ensure the...
New Orleans escapee Antoine Massey fights domestic violence charge after recapture
WWL - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
Now, state prosecutors are requesting that he also be held without bond on the abuse and theft charges. NEW ORLEANS — Antoine Massey, one of the 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in May and the most recent to be recaptured,...
20 years of BDS: An interview with Omar Barghouti, a co-founder of the movement
Mondoweiss
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, the nonviolent Palestinian-led campaign aimed at holding Israel accountable under international law. “This day will be remembered in history as the...
Princess Diana and Princess Kate's Favorite Superga Sneakers Are Majorly Marked Down For Amazon Prime Day
Marie Claire U.S.
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July 8, 2025
Princess Kate has been one of Superga's most devoted fans for nearly a decade, having worn the brand's trusty canvas sneakers at least a dozen times since 2016. But even though the Princess of Wales is famous for her love of the classic trainers,...
Foreign Portfolio Pullbacks Lift Nigerian Eurobond Yields To 8.54%
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
Yields on Nigerian Eurobonds climbed in the international debt market as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) began scaling back their exposure amidst renewed global trade tensions triggered by fresh U.S. tariff threats. Market participants observed...
Port Shepstone karateka to represent SA in Namibia
South Coast Herald
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July 9, 2025
Ilhaam Amod (17) from Port Shepstone is among 198 athletes selected to represent Team South Africa at the 11th Region 5 Youth Games in Namibia from July 4 to 13. The games are organised by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic...
Sylvia Bongo relatives arrested in Gabon anti-drug operation
The Standard
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Gabon's President Ali Bongo looks on during the One Forest Summit at the Presidential Palace in Libreville on March 2, 2023. AFPCaption Three relatives of deposed first lady of Gabon Sylvia Bongo have been arrested in an anti-drug operation in the...
Texas Baptist entities feature in BWA business
The Baptist Standard - Texas
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July 9, 2025
The Baptist World Alliance General Council on July 9 approved 17 new BWA member bodies and partners—including five affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas or are closely connected with Texas Baptists. Convención Bautista Hispana de...
Mystery of Kinyagia's disappearance: Are abductees warned before being freed?
The Standard
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Activist Ndiangui Kinyagia at Milimani Law Courts on July 3, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] When he appeared in court on July 3, 2025, Ndiang’ui Kinyagia seemed to be in deep thought as his legal team fought hard to save him from arrest. Unlike...
New books this week focus on Caitlin Clark, King Tut, and how 'Democrats Lost America'
KASU - Arkansas
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July 8, 2025
Let's start with the bad news: For some of us in the U.S. right now, it's HOT out there. And it's possible that at some point, on a trip to your local library or bookstore, you may have to suffer though some time without air-conditioning....
Why Big Tech is threatened by a global push for data sovereignty
Rest of World
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July 9, 2025
A battle for data sovereignty is brewing from Africa to Asia. Developing nations are challenging Big Tech’s decades-long hold on global data by demanding that their citizens’ information be stored locally. The move is driven by the realization...
Cuba’s Top Diplomat to U.S. Notes Blockade Hurts Black Americans and Cubans Alike
The Washington Informer
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July 8, 2025
Cuba’s Deputy Director of U.S. Affairs Johana Tablada offered a sobering but impassioned critique of current U.S. policy toward Cuba, where she called on Americans — especially African Americans — to pay closer attention to the consequences of...