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Minister Dion George concludes G20 environment and climate sustainability working group second technical meeting
South African Government
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July 21, 2025
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has concluded the second technical meeting of the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG), with the launch of his G20 Legacy Project: The Pangolin...
Israeli opposition leader denounces government over Syrian attacks
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday criticized the government’s recent military strike on Syria, calling it “unnecessary and hasty,” and renewed his demand for early elections amid growing political tension. Speaking to Israeli...
Deputy Ministers Sello Seitlholo and David Mahlobo commission landmark Mpophomeni WWTWs
South African Government
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July 21, 2025
Deputy Ministers Sello Seitlholo and David Mahlobo marked a major step forward for service delivery, water security and cooperative governance in KwaZulu-Natal as they officially commissioned the Mpophomeni Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs) on...
Minister Stella Tembisa Ndabeni: Address at Startup20 Midterm Engagement Group Meeting
South African Government
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July 21, 2025
Executive Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza Startup20 Chair Mr Vuyani Jarana Ms Salome Baloi representing the Office of the G20 Sherpa Prince Fahad bin Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz AL Saud representing Startup20 Saudi Arabia in abstentia Dr Chintan...
Minister John Steenhuisen: Opening address at Foot-and-Mouth Disease Indaba
South African Government
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July 21, 2025
Programme Director, Esteemed veterinary professionals, Leaders from organised agriculture, Colleagues from provincial departments, Officials, stakeholders, and partners in animal health, Distinguished guests, Good morning, It is both a pleasure...
Small Business Development on collection of media accreditation for Global Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Ministerial Meeting
South African Government
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July 21, 2025
The Department of Small Business Development will host the Global Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Ministerial Meeting, organized by the International Trade Centre, the UN small business agency, in partnership with the South African...
Albanian PM Floats AI-Run Government Ministry Possibility
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday floated the possibility of integrating artificial intelligence into national governance, even suggesting that a government ministry could eventually be operated entirely by AI. During a meeting...
Egypt’s Environment Minister steps down to start new UN lead role
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has officially stepped down from her position in order to begin her new role as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), according to announcements...
Slovenia blacklists hardline Israeli ministers for violence in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia has declared Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir persona non grata, barring them from entering the country due to what it described as “genocidal statements” and incitement to...
First City Credit Union Welcomes Los Angeles County Executive and Non-Profit Executive to Board of Directors
EIN Presswire
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July 19, 2025
ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- First City Credit Union is proud to announce the election of Grace Reyes and Anabel Giron to its Board of Directors. These two new Board Members underscore First City's commitment...
Slovenia bans entry of two Israeli ministers in support of Palestine
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia has banned entry to two prominent Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing their “genocidal statements” and calls for violence against Palestinians. Both...
Israeli Defense Minister Expresses Distrust in Syrian Leader
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Israel's defense minister voiced deep skepticism regarding Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, according to reports from a news agency on Saturday. During a discussion in Washington with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Minister Israel Katz alleged...
Local Council Hires New Fundraising Manager to Broaden Scouting’s Reach in New Jersey
EIN Presswire
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July 21, 2025
Scouting America’s Northern New Jersey Council Hires Non-Profit Manager Jasmin Malave as Director of Annual Giving OAKLAND, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Scouting America’s Northern New Jersey Council (NNJC),...
Construction of oil pipeline with Hungary to begin early next year
The Government of the Republic of Serbia
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July 21, 2025
Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović spoke today with Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Pavel Sorokin and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó about the implementation of the...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa joins Executive Mayor for Mandela Day initiatives in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, 18 Jul
South African Government
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July 18, 2025
The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ms Maropene Ramokgopa, as District Development Model (DDM) Champion for Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan, will join the Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan,...
Patriot Mobile Supports Cell Phones for Soldiers to Help 1,000 Veterans
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 21, 2025
Grapevine, TX, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National non-profit Cell Phones for Soldiers (CPFS) began providing free smart devices and 12 months of wireless service to eligible low-income and at-risk veterans in Pennsylvania in June. This...
Government congratulates SABC News on 75 years of informing the nation
South African Government
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July 17, 2025
Government congratulates the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as its news division marks 75 years of public service journalism. Since its inception in 1950, SABC News has played a critical role in informing, educating and empowering...
Minister Enoch Godongwana: Opening remarks at third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting
South African Government
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July 17, 2025
Good morning, esteemed colleagues, Ministers, Governors, distinguished delegates, and representatives of international organisations. It is my honour and privilege to welcome you all to the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors...
Wyoming Soldiers team up with local non-profit to plant trees in Laramie
Wyoming Military Department
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July 15, 2025
By Sgt. Rachael Tofflemeyer, 197th Public Affairs Detachment LARAMIE, Wyo. – On June 14, 2025, Soldiers from the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 94th Troop Command volunteered with Rooted in Laramie, a local non-profit organization, to support a...
Minister Nobuhle Nkabane joins TVET students in Bhisho march for safety, dignity and action against GBVF, 17 Jul
South African Government
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July 17, 2025
The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nobuhle Pamela Nkabane, will on Thursday, 17 July 2025, lead a peaceful awareness campaign in Bhisho in the Eastern Cape alongside more than 400 Technical and Vocational Education and Training...