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Zanzibar’s baobab trees used to be a valued part of society ...
Modern Ghana
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Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are used as shrines and markers on landscapes. Archaeologists have long suspected an association between baobabs and human...
Israeli army's bombing of Evin prison killed 71, Iran says
The National News
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Iran has said 71 people were killed in an Israeli army bombing last Monday of its notorious Evin prison, where many political prisoners and dissidents have been held. At the end of its 12-day aerial war with Iran, Israel struck the prison in...
Analysis: Tit-for-tat strikes expose Houthi defiance and Israel’s limited options
The National News
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The latest exchanges between Israel and the Houthi rebels reflect how entrenched and emboldened the Yemeni group has become, undeterred by Israeli attempts to weaken its Iranian patron. The Israeli attack involved approximately 20 aircraft that...
Samsung Unpacked preview: What to expect amid AI push and rising competition
The National News
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Samsung is expected to unveil its new foldable smartphones at its Unpacked event, as it seeks to regain leadership in a market it once dominated and expand its AI ambitions across lines of its mobile devices. The South Korean company is widely...
Gargash hails UAE’s pivotal role in Syria’s recovery
The National News
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Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed, on Tuesday spoke of the importance of Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara's visit to the Emirates as his country rebuilds after more than a decade of civil war. Talks between Sheikh...
US 'close to several trade deals before Trump tariff deadline'
The National News
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The US is close to closing several trade deals ahead of a July 9 deadline when higher tariffs begin, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday. Mr Bessent said a number of announcements were likely to be made in the coming days. “We're going...
Zanzibar’s baobab trees used to be a valued part of society – drone images help prove it
The Conversation
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June 29, 2025
Baobab trees may be a proxy for measuring long-term use of land by humans. They live long, have economic benefits, and are used as shrines and markers on landscapes. Archaeologists have long suspected an association between baobabs and human...
74 visa-free destinations Filipinos can visit
Gulf News
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Ready to trade your screens for skylines? If your passport's feeling neglected and your feet are itching for an adventure, we’ve got just the ticket — or rather, 74 of them, as per Henley & Partners (H&P) and latest updates (as of July 8, 2025)....
Top 10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt in June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 30, 2025
However, amidst this challenging economic landscape, a select group of African countries is beginning to reveal a distinct strategic advantage: those that have meticulously managed to maintain relatively low IMF debt profiles. The primary and most...
US Sanctions Iraqi-British National for Smuggling Iranian Oil
Iraq Business News
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July 6, 2025
By John Lee. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions targeting networks involved in transporting and purchasing Iranian oil, including a group of companies led by Iraqi businessman...
Seabed 2030 adds over 4 million sq km of ocean data
The Manila Times
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July 8, 2025
THE Nippon Foundation-Gebco Seabed 2030 Project announced on World Hydrography Day that 27.3 percent of the world’s ocean floor has now been mapped to modern standards. “Mapping the seafloor is not just a scientific exercise — it’s a global...
Palestinian teenagers spread their wings on seven-week European football tour
The National News
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As Israeli bulldozers level homes in the city's refugee camps, a group of young footballers from Tulkarm in the occupied West Bank are stepping away from the destruction on to a different stage. Rawahel Charity Association's Under-14 boys have...
Rami Malek’s Walk of Fame, from Gilmore Girls to Oscars and Oppenheimer
The National News
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Rami Malek’s journey in Hollywood is one of perseverance, talent and transformation. This week, it was announced that the Egyptian-American actor will be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From modest beginnings in television to...
CommentIranian reformists are in a tough spot
The National News
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The polarised commentary around political consequences of the Iran-Israel war often supposed that Israeli strikes on Iran will be either welcomed by the population or cause a “rally round the flag” effect, pushing Iranians to go back to supporting...
President Sheikh Mohamed meets Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed on Monday held talks with Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi. Discussions during the meeting, which took place at Al Shati Palace, focused on the need for security and stability in the Middle East and ways...
VP Mpango to open Pan-African Social Security Summit in Arusha
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
ARUSHA: VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr Philip Mpango, is expected to officially open the 14th Africa Social Protection Policy-Makers Conference to be held in Arusha Region. Organised by the Africa Social Security Association (ASSA), the summit is scheduled...
UAE’s credit ratings endorsed by top global agencies
The National News
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The world’s top three credit rating agencies – Fitch Ratings, S&P Global and Moody’s Investors Service – have assigned strong sovereign credit rating for the UAE as it continues to strengthen economic diversification and boost non-oil sector...
Is calorie counting hurting male mental health?
The National News
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The diet industry is a profitable one. Despite online body positivity movements and vocal backlash to the so-called diet culture that dominated the media in the 1990s and 2000s, as well as the rise of semaglutides, such as Ozempic, for weight...
Fed's Powell looks to summer as 'meaningful' inflation approaches
The National News
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US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said it could still take months to understand how tariffs will effect the economy, underlining his cautious approach towards cutting interest rates. "We expect a meaningful amount of inflation to arrive in...
30 Unhappiest Countries In The World in 2025
Insider Monkey
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This article looks at the 30 unhappiest countries in the world in 2025. The Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford recently published the World Happiness Report 2025. Finland took the number one spot yet again, marking eight years...