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Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit
The American automotive industry wants President Donald Trump to maintain policies that make it difficult for Chinese automakers to operate in the U.S. — or even ban them altogether.
Hajj 2027: Private Operators Demand Probe of Diverted 5,000 Slots - THISDAYLIVE
Concerned private travel operators have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an independent investigation into the allocation of Hajj 2027 slots to Nigerian tour operators, alleging that 5,000 of the 15,000 seats originally allocated to private operators were diverted t...
Fire outbreak kills mother, four children in Rivers - Punch Newspapers
Tragedy struck Okochiri community in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday morning when a fire outbreak killed a mother and her four children in their residence. The cause of the fire could not be immediately ascertained, although a source who spoke on condit...
VIDEO: Thugs reportedly attack Obi, Kwankwaso supporters in Warri - Punch Newspapers
Suspected thugs allegedly disrupted a campaign rally involving supporters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Warri, Delta State. The incident was brought to public attention by Esther Umoh, identified as...
Dear minister, what is the difference between you and Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma?
Dear minister, what is the difference between you and Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma? dailymaverick.co.za
Kempton Park killings: What South Africa’s GBVF disaster classification requires from government
Kempton Park killings: What South Africa’s GBVF disaster classification requires from government iol.co.za
Comelec pushes BSKE preparations pending new law; spending hits P8B so far - GMA Network
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Friday that it will continue preparations for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) while awaiting the passage of a law resetting the anticipated polls.
Philippines chicken imports seen rising next year
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to import more chicken meat next year due to higher demand from the manufacturing and food service sectors, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Malaysia’s Petronas ready to supply LNG to Philippines
BANGKOK – As the Philippines grapples with the twin pressures of the raging Middle East war and persistent power supply constraints, additional support may lie just across the sea – in neighboring Malaysia.
EDITORIAL — Unsafe for learning
Just two weeks after the Department of Education conducted a National Simultaneous School Safety Drill in both private and public elementary and high schools, at least three Grade 8 students were killed and six wounded in yet another shooting incident yesterday afternoon, this ti...
BFAR vessel hit by China Coast Guard ship
MANILA, Philippines — A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel “intentionally rammed” a ship of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) about 54 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan on Friday, the Philippine Coast Guard said.
Gov’t urged to stem ICT talent exodus
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino information and communication technology talents are opting to work for private firms, if not for foreign employers, leaving the government short of ICT specialists.
Ombudsman probes Villars, PrimeWater execs over water district deals
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has opened a preliminary investigation into graft and administrative complaints against members of the Villar family, PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. executives and 32 local water district officials over alleged water service anom...
Canada’s privacy czar seeking information in massive driver’s licence hack
Canada's privacy commissioner says they are actively 'engaged with the company' that was recently hit by a massive driver's licence hack.
Ford says glowing comments about Chow were not an endorsement
Ford was asked about work on a new funding deal for Toronto and whether he'd be endorsing anyone in the Toronto election.
Sweden's centre-left leader Andersson tasked with forming government after election
Sweden's parliament speaker on Friday tasked opposition leader Magdalena Andersson with forming a government after an election gave the left-wing bloc a narrow majority, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks. Andersson, a former prime minister, must bridge deep differen...
Swedish Social Democrat Andersson tasked with forming government - Le Monde.fr
Swedish Social Democrat Andersson tasked with forming government Le Monde.fr