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Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

The government embraces European proposal to facilitate application of ‘safe third country’ concept
NETHERLANDS, July 30 - News item | 30-07-2025 | 15:00 If it is up to the European Commission, the options open to member states when it comes to deciding not to consider the substance of an asylum request will be expanded in cases in which the...

Hiroshima Mayor Condemns Trump’s ‘Atomic Bomb’ Comparison on Iran Strikes
(MENAFN) Hiroshima's Mayor Kazumi Matsui has strongly condemned U.S. President Donald Trump for comparing American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to the devastating atomic bombings of Japan during World War II. In a statement on Wednesday,...

Fafrees Makes High-Speed Impact at Eurobike 2025, Redefining Legal Urban E-Mobility
ONTARIO, Calif., July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fafrees closed out its most impactful Eurobike appearance yet with strong momentum, fresh market visibility, and a message that resonated across dealers, media, and everyday riders: road-legal...

Hiroshima Mayor Criticizes Trump’s Comments
(MENAFN) Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, has strongly rebuked US President Donald Trump for drawing a parallel between recent American attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and the atomic bombings of Japan in World War II. In a public statement...

Hiroshima’s mayor states Trump doesn’t know nuclear power impact
(MENAFN) Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for drawing a parallel between American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the atomic bombings of Japan during World War II. In remarks made on Wednesday,...

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Celebrate First-Ever Capitol Hill Open Streets Event, Highlights FY26 Budget Investments in a Multimodal DC
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the first-ever Open Streets Capitol Hill on Saturday, June 28 from 9 am to 3 pm. Open Streets transforms...

VIVEbiotech Appoints Patricio Massera as President
San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VIVEbiotech, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in lentiviral vector (LVV) development and manufacturing for in vivo and ex vivo gene...

Westminster update: legal services at heart of Industrial Strategy
Law Society celebrates 200 years On Monday 23 June, our bicentenary celebrations reached London. We celebrated our profession's rich history, with contributions from the solicitor general and more. Legal services placed at heart of Industrial...

Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Celebrate First-Ever Capitol Hill Open Streets Event, Highlights FY26 Budget Investments in a Multimodal DC
(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the first-ever Open Streets Capitol Hill on Saturday, June 28 from 9 am to 3 pm. Open Streets transforms...

The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law
Chair, Excellencies, In September 2024, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa launched, jointly with the ICRC, a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL). They called upon...

The African Diaspora International Film Festival Returns To Washington D.C. With A Powerful Line-Up of Films this August
Featuring 14 films from 14 countries, ADIFF DC 2025 offers a unique blend of award-winning dramas, eye-opening documentaries, and timeless classics. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora...

Virtune announces the listing of Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP, its flagship product, on Euronext Amsterdam
Amsterdam, July 1st, 2025 – Virtune AB, the Swedish regulated crypto asset manager, today announced the listing of Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP (VCOIN50) on Euronext Amsterdam. The exchange-traded product (ETP) is now available to investors in...

Virtune is listing Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris
Stockholm, July 1st, 2025 – Virtune, the Swedish regulated crypto asset manager, today announced the listing of Virtune Coinbase 50 Index ETP (VCOIN50) on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris. The exchange-traded product (ETP) is now available to...

Viaplay Comes One Click Closer: 2025 Philips TVs with Titan OS Feature Dedicated Hotkey in Nordics and Netherlands
All 2025 Philips TVs powered by Titan OS will feature a dedicated Viaplay-branded hotkey on their remote controls BARCELONA, BARCELONA, SPAIN, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Titan Operating System S.L. (Titan OS), the Barcelona-based...

International Black Heritage Month (IBHM) reveals its 2025 Changemaker List featuring Rihanna and Trevor Noah
The 2025 Changemaker List also includes: business leader Mellody Hobson, award-winning tv show creator, Shonda Rhimes, actor/producer Kelsey Grammer and more... LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International...

Netherlands Reveals Fresh Military Aid Boost to Ukraine
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced a significant new military assistance package for Ukraine, valued at 175 million euros (around 203 million U.S. dollars). This move underscores the Netherlands’ escalating...

ArcelorMittal publishes its 2024 Payments to governments in respect of extractive activities report
30 June 2025, 16:00 CET ArcelorMittal (’the Company’) has today filed its 2024 Payments to governments in respect of extractive activities report, which provides a consolidated overview of payments made by the Company and its subsidiaries in 2024...

Bob Monks: A Life in Corporate Governance
Robert A.G. Monks, HLS ’58, passed away earlier this spring at the age of 91. Bob, a lifelong friend of both of us, was a remarkable figure who left a lasting mark on the world of corporate governance. His passing is a moment to reflect on his...

The DAFT Visa Revolution: Thousands of Americans Relocate to the Netherlands Amid Political Turbulence
Amid US political tension, many Americans relocate to the Netherlands using the DAFT visa, establishing Dutch BVs with virtual offices for a stable future. AMSTERDAM, NEDERLAND, NETHERLANDS, June 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In today’s...