Health

Africa

APC Wins 5 of 6 FCT Area Councils Ahead of 2027 Election

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won five of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), tightening its grip ahead of the 2027 general election.

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US Politics

Former Lawmakers Warn of ‘Death Spiral’ in U.S. Two-Party System

Former Rep. Justin Amash and others warn that the U.S. two-party system is in a 'death spiral,' concentrating power among party leaders.

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US Politics

Maharashtra legislature starts Budget Session without LoPs due to resignation and 10% rule

Maharashtra's legislature will begin its Budget Session without Leaders of Opposition in both the assembly and legislative council, a first in the state's history.

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US Politics

Senator Go seeks expansion of Special Education Fund

Senator Christopher 'Bong' Go has introduced legislation to expand the use of the Special Education Fund, allowing local governments to allocate the money for teacher salaries and alternative learning programs.

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Corporate

CM promises superspecialty hospital for Karwar in next budget

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pledged to sanction a superspecialty hospital in Karwar during the next budget, during a visit to the region.

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US Politics

Danish Forces Aid U.S. Submariner Amid Trump’s Greenland Hospital Ship Plan

A U.S. submariner was evacuated by Danish forces after an incident in Greenland, as President Trump announced plans to send a hospital ship to the territory.

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Corporate

Canacol Energy Names Bednar and Sharma as Interim Co-CEOs

Canacol Energy Ltd. tapped its chief financial and operating officers as interim co-chief executive officers on Friday. The Calgary-based company also named a new independent director to its board amid ongoing restructuring efforts.

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Markets

Scinai Launches CDMO Division to Fund R&D Pipeline

Scinai, an Israeli biotech firm, has shifted to a dual business model that pairs contract development and manufacturing services with its internal drug research. Investors watch closely to see if the new CDMO unit delivers enough revenue to cover the high costs of advancing therapeutic candidates.

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Corporate

Agri Dwala: Black-Owned Farm Thrives on 580 Hectares in South Africa’s Overberg

A fully black-owned farming enterprise in South Africa's Western Cape Overberg region cultivates 580 hectares near Napier, yielding wheat, barley, oats, canola and livestock. Agri Dwala stands out for transforming former farmworkers into skilled managers through hands-on mentorship.

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US Politics

Ocean County Approves $100K+ in Meal Contracts, Plumbing Extension, Construction Changes

Ocean County's Board of Commissioners approved bid awards and change orders exceeding $100,000 at its latest meeting in Toms River. The actions cover meal delivery services, a plumbing contract extension and adjustments to major road and building projects.

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US Politics

Maxwell Lawyers Challenge Release of 90,000 Epstein Case Pages

Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys filed a last-minute court submission Friday to block the release of 90,000 pages from a decade-old defamation lawsuit tied to Jeffrey Epstein. They claim a new congressional law forcing disclosure of Epstein files violates the Constitution's separation of powers.

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Elections

Bangladesh EC: Party Symbols for Mayors Await Parliament Vote

Bangladesh's Election Commission says mayoral candidates in upcoming local polls will use party symbols only if the new parliament restores the provision. The decision rests with the ruling BNP and its majority in the 13th parliament.

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Corporate

Pakistan Christian’s Kids Blocked from ID Cards Over Father’s Forced Conversion

Five children of a Pakistani brick kiln worker cannot register as Christians on their national identity cards because their father was coerced into Islam over a debt and listed as Muslim in government records. Sufyan Masih says officials at the National Database and Registration Authority refuse to change the family's status.

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Policy & Law

Farooq Abdullah Demands Quick J&K Statehood Restoration

Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, demanded Sunday that India's central government swiftly restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. He called the delay a breach of constitutional promises essential for the region's stability.

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US Politics

UK Dual Nationals Face Entry Ban Without British Passport From Feb 25

British dual nationals risk refusal at UK borders starting Wednesday unless they show a British passport or costly certificate of entitlement. The Home Office ties the change to its new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme for visitors from non-visa countries.

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