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Published on 09:36 GMT

Cosatu: Budget marks turning point in SA's democracy

Solly Phetoe|Published 2 hours ago Copy to Clipboard The 2025/26 Budget marks a turning point in South Africa’s young democracy. It is up to us whether this is for the better or worse. The processes to pass the Budget are messy but we should not lose …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on 08:25 GMT

"In Zambia, we call it soube": Content creator reveals African countries' nicknames for SA

A Zambian content creator living in South Africa shared an entertaining video explaining how different African countries have unique nicknames for South Africa These informal names reflect the deep cultural connections and migration patterns between …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on May 2, 2025

Foreshadows and Forewarnings: We Were an Early Warning System for Democracy

Two past conversations that warned of democracy’s structural weaknesses years before they became headlines. Prescient insights needed now more than ever. America’s democratic crisis didn’t start with Donald Trump’s reelection — it was predicted by experts …

Source: WhoWhatWhy - Left-wing
Published on May 2, 2025

Sweden Ready to Welcome 40,000 Hungarian “Pride Refugees”

During a panel discussion on the occasion of the launch of the Swedish Institute’s new strategy to improve Sweden’s image, Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade revealed they would be „totally up for inviting …

Source: Hungary Today - Right-wing
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Schrock: Democracy continues worldwide decline, including in U.S.

The number of autocracies—where one top leader holds unconstrained authority—has now surpassed the various forms of world democracies in 2024. In 2023 and before, there were more forms of democracy than autocracy, but last year, autocracies increased to 91 …

Source: The Robesonian - North Carolina - Pending
Published on Apr 29, 2025

Who is Joakim Medin, the Swedish journalist who could face over 27 years in Turkish prison?

The freelance journalist travelled to Istanbul to cover the pro-democracy protests. The evidence strongly suggests that his arrest and detention are linked to his journalism. What stories was he reporting that were so controversial they landed him in jail? …

Source: Reporters Without Borders - Neutral
Published on Oct 9, 2024

Lessons from Around the World: Engaging ‘Pillars of Support’ to Uphold and Expand Democracy

Efforts in the United States to build a broad, cross-partisan, and cross-ideological pro-democratic front in the lead-up to the November elections is reminiscent of the kind of pro-democracy, anti-authoritarian movements that recently defeated far-right …

Source: Just Security - Left-wing
Published on 11:06 GMT

The End of the Global Aid Industry

Every decade or so, the global aid industry finds that it must transform to survive. During these periods of change, donor countries restructure their aid agencies, shrink or expand their assistance budgets, and lobby for the creation or dissolution of a …

Source: Foreign Affairs - Pending
Published on 07:54 GMT

WHY TWO MEDIA MARCHES? UNDERSTANDING THE PRESS FREEDOM DAY CONFUSION IN ZAMBIA

WHY TWO MEDIA MARCHES? UNDERSTANDING THE PRESS FREEDOM DAY CONFUSION IN ZAMBIA The FOX Newspaper On World Press Freedom Day this year, Zambians in Lusaka witnessed something unfamiliar — two separate marches organized by media stakeholders. While this …

Source: Zambian Observer - Indeterminate
Published on 08:03 GMT

Former Iceland PM backs stronger India-Nordic ‘partnerships’, says ‘Greenland not for sale’

New Delhi: India and the Nordic countries are working together to build “understandings” and a “partnership”, former Icelandic prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on 08:39 GMT

Germany’s AfD party labeled ‘extremist’ by intel agency

(May 5, 2025 / European Jewish Press) Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has classified the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an extremist group, citing its xenophobic and anti-democratic ideology, Deutsche Welle reported on Friday. …

Source: Jewish News Syndicate - Right-wing
Published on 02:19 GMT

My UAE: Khalifa Al Shamsi and his car spa company

After relocating from Dubai to Abu Dhabi two years ago, Khalifa Al Shamsi is a busy man. Apart from his day job in the capital, this industrious 30-year old is also the managing director for an extraordinary company in Dubai called Select Nano, which is …

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on 11:18 GMT

The Liberian Media Must Be Mirror of Society, Not Weapon of Politics (A Message in Observance of World Press Freedom Day ...

Friday, May 3rd, marks yet another World Press Freedom Day. It is a day which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, evaluates press freedom around the world, defends the media from attacks on their independence, and pays tribute to …

Source: Liberian Observer - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

The ‘Deep Politics’ Behind Trump’s Rise

Almost everyone I know loathes U.S. President Donald Trump—and I don’t even live in the U.S. (I am Australian) They see him as a disaster for America and the world. Some denounce him at social gatherings, confident that no one will disagree. I do disagree— …

Source: Common Dreams - Left-wing
Published on May 4, 2025

ANDREW MILLER: Federal election result is a woke-up call for stale Libs

Our six-year-old vibes with Ed Sheeran. “I’m in love with the shape of you,” she belts out in an Aussie schoolyard accent, while working intently on her cat drawing. I hum along until she starts yelling “I’m in love with your BOD-DEEE.” They grow up so …

Source: The West Australian - Center-right
Published on May 4, 2025

The NATO horse is dead. Europe must ride with Ukraine now.

Most see NATO through the lens of history. It ensured that the Cold War stayed cold while successfully protecting its member states. Most remember an Alliance of liberal democracies that maintained a balanced and credible military force at high readiness, …

Source: Euromaidan Press - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

SOFT POWER, HARD CASH – Behind the Scenes of EU NGO Funding

Ai generated image The European Union is one of the biggest backers of civil society worldwide, providing billions of euros every year to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working on everything from human rights and climate action to humanitarian …

Source: Europe Diplomatic Magazine - Center-right
Published on May 4, 2025

Weekly Commentary: The Typical and Atypical

Image source: Chat GPT In a way, it’s all going down as it typically would. “Risk off” gains sufficient momentum to spark destabilizing deleveraging. Markets approach the abyss, before well-timed policy responses trigger a powerful market recoil. Huge …

Source: myMotherLode - Pending
Published on May 4, 2025

Walsh sets 100m butterfly world record

American Gretchen Walsh broke her own 100m butterfly world record on Saturday, clocking 55.09sec in the heats at the Tyr Pro Swim Series meeting in Orlando, Florida. Walsh had set the previous world record of 55.18sec at the US Olympic trials in …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 01:06 GMT

Turkey at a Crossroads: Protests, Crackdowns, and the Future of Democracy

The arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sparked the largest wave of public protests in Turkey in over a decade, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s political trajectory. As the opposition rallies support and President Erdoğan …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi: Handover and reburial of remains of Anti-Apartheid Activists

Good morning. We gather here today for the handover and reburial of the exhumed remains of two courageous and brave patriots, Benjamin Moloise and Abraham Mngomezulu. These two patriots are part of the great army of liberation that took up arms and fought …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:57 GMT

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: Launch of Transformation Fund

Programme Director; Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Parks Tau; Ministers Gwede Mantashe, Stella Ndabeni and Ronald Lamola; Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi and other Deputy Ministers present; Members of the Executive Councils here present; …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy

We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy Dear Fellow South African, We have just observed Workers’ Day, which is commemorated across the world in honour of the struggles of workers for fair labour standards and conditions of …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 07:40 GMT

Ukraine critic secures first term of Romanian presidential election rerun

(MENAFN) George Simion, a nationalist politician known for his criticism of the EU and opposition to Ukraine, has emerged as the frontrunner in the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun, held on Sunday. With over 95% of votes counted, Simion …

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Published on May 4, 2025 - 18:14 GMT

Half of Germans Support Ban on AfD

(MENAFN) Close to half of the German population is in favor of prohibiting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after it was labeled an “extremist” organization by the country's internal security service. This sentiment was captured in a …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

First 5 California Welcomes Anthony Pane as New Chief Counsel

First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief Counsel. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California proudly announces the appointment of Anthony Pane as its new Chief …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:45 GMT

Veteran M&A Attorney Joins Spiro Harrison & Nelson to Lead Corporate Business Transactions Practice Group

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Continues Strategic Growth with Addition of Industry Leader RED BANK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bringing its headcount to 25 attorneys, Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:34 GMT

After Clergy Arrested for Praying, Moral Monday Returns to U.S. Supreme Court to Confront Deadly Federal Budget

Faith leaders and impacted people to hold prayerful protest calling out a budget that will kill Medicaid, starve children, and abandon the poor WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 …

Distribution channels: Environment, Human Rights ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

DOE Legacy Management Expertise Tapped for Rifle Disposal Cell Pore Water Extraction Project

RIFLE, COLORADO, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) recently faced an operational challenge at the Rifle Disposal Site in Colorado, it took subject matter experts across a wide array …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

To safeguard human rights we must protect civic space and the right to peaceful assembly, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 5 May 2025 – A vibrant civic space in which everyone contributes to public and political life is increasingly challenged by growing threats to freedom of peaceful assembly and severe challenges faced by human rights defenders through discreditation …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 13:20 GMT

Notable efforts to address electoral integrity but certain aspects of Romania’s presidential campaign left without ...

BUCHAREST, 5 May 2025 – The first round of Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently run and the rights to freedom of assembly and association were respected. However, widespread inauthentic behaviour online by candidates, the fragmented …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

TMC CEO Testifies Before Congress: Deep-Sea Minerals Key to U.S. Industrial Future

CEO and Chairman Gerard Barron testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources on “Exploring the Potential of Deep-Sea Mining to Expand American Mineral Production” Mr. Barron highlighted the abundant, unattached polymetallic nodule resource as a …

Distribution channels: Mining Industry, Politics ...
Published on May 5, 2025 - 12:23 GMT

G7 should act as stabilizer and reformer to reshape international order, urges T7 report

Waterloo, Canada, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report to the Group of 7 (G7) suggests the nations’ leaders should set directions to help address root causes of instability while also innovating in new areas at the global level. The Think7 …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

AAFA Calls on Congress to Restore Lifesaving National Asthma Control Program

Washington, DC, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 6, 2025 – World Asthma Day – the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) will visit the U.S. Capitol to call on Congress to protect the 28 million people in the U.S. with asthma and restore …

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Published on May 5, 2025 - 06:56 GMT

Enhancing Military Transparency: International Seminar on the Vienna Document 2011 was held in Almaty as part of ...

From 22 to 24 April 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, in co-operation with the Centre for Arms Control and Inspection Support and the Kazakhstan Peace Operations Centre (KAZCENT) of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and with …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on May 3, 2025 - 16:04 GMT

Statement by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the Occasion of World Press Freedom Day

Sarajevo, 3 May 2025 – A free society depends on a free press. In recognition of World Press Freedom Day, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) reaffirms its continued commitment to defending the fundamental right to free and independent …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 06:26 GMT

Many Citizens of Redington Beach Seeking Formal Complaints Regarding Alleged Retaliation by Local Officials

We The People Of Redington Beach Image REDINGTON BEACH, Fla., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens for Fair Governance, a civil rights advocacy group representing many residents of Redington Beach, Florida, are seeking to file a formal complaint with …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

President Trump Backs Italian Columbus as Notorious Historian Challenges Italian Columbus Myth and Fraud

President Trump revives Columbus Day as renowned historian dares to correct ancient misconceptions that have shaped American misunderstandings for generations. TRELEW, PANTAGONIA, ARGENTINA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As President Donald …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 23:28 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 15 of the Trump Administration

Washington, DC, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/02/week-15-of-the-trump-administration/ Article on Deportations, Criminal Aliens and Child …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

Empowering the Next Generation: OSCE Trains Over 3,000 Youth in Financial Literacy across Kyrgyzstan

For several years, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) has been leading a sustained effort to promote financial literacy among youth in Kyrgyzstan. Through comprehensive training programmes held annually across the country, the POiB helps young …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

OSCE and EU support Central Asian states to safeguard non-profit organizations from abuse by terrorists

Ensuring a proportionate approach to combating the instrumentalization of non-profit organizations (NPOs) by terrorists in Central Asia was the focus of a workshop organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the EU Global Facility on Anti- …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

Building Climate Resilience: OSCE Chairpersonship Event in Vienna

VIENNA, 2 May 2025 – Over 140 participants from OSCE Participating States, Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Institutions, civil society, and international organizations gathered in Vienna for the "Resilient Together in a Changing Climate" …

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