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Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing
South African Government
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July 5, 2025
Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...
Minister Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26
South African Government
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July 4, 2025
House Chairperson, Honourable Members, We’re tabling a budget today, just over a year since the formation of the GNU. We continue to make progress in our international relations work. Honourable Members, I have just returned from Sevilla in Spain,...
Nominations open to celebrate women in local government
Office of Local Government
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July 8, 2025
Tuesday, 8 July 2025 The NSW Government is encouraging nominations for the 2025 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, which recognise the achievements of talented and inspirational women in councils across NSW. The 18th annual Awards...
Brazilian Leader Slams Foreign Interference in Nation’s Internal Politics
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva strongly denounced attempts by foreign powers to meddle in Brazil’s internal politics. This response came after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called on Brazilian officials to...
Russia Calls in Sweden's Senior Diplomat
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia summoned Sweden's senior diplomat in Moscow on Monday to condemn what it described as "another attack" on its diplomatic facilities in Sweden, after a drone incident struck its trade mission in Stockholm on July 5, the Foreign...
School of Government on China partnership to train public servants on city governance
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
The National School of Government (The NSG) has organised a learning exchange visit to China on City Governance, hosted by the Beijing Jiaotong University and is supported by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The programme on City Governance runs...
China Rebukes U.S. 50 Percent Tariff on Brazilian Imports
MENAFN
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July 12, 2025
(MENAFN) In a sharp rebuke, China condemned the US's decision to impose a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, set to take effect on August 1. The Chinese government called for respect of sovereign rights, urging against external interference in...
Minister Ronald Lamoma briefs media ahead of International Relations and Cooperation Budget Vote, 3 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town. Minister Lamola...
Japan Affirms Commitment to Diplomacy to Enforce Israel-Iran Ceasefire
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya declared on Monday that Japan remains committed to active diplomatic engagement aimed at guaranteeing the enforcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. This announcement came during...
DBEDT Named Official Government Partner of 2025 Made in Hawaii Festival
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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July 7, 2025
Posted on Jul 7, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: July 7, 2025 Nearly 30 Local Entrepreneurs to be Showcased in the “DBEDT Hawaii Made Pavilion” HONOLULU—The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) has been named the...
Ethiopian government is to widen access to healthcare services
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) The Ethiopian government has announced what it describes as major strides in widening access to healthcare services across the country. Speaking at a public health forum in Addis Ababa on Saturday, the country’s health minister, Mekdes...
Eastern Cape Provincial Government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas
South African Government
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July 7, 2025
The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has intensified efforts to coordinate disaster relief and recovery measures following the devastating floods that have impacted the province particularly in the OR Tambo and Amathole Districts. A...
SAIC Announces Government Risk Reduction Effort Offering for No-Fail Mission Environments with ServiceNow
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 7, 2025
RESTON, Va., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) announced a strategic collaboration with ServiceNow for a new government risk reduction effort (RRE) offering for mission operations. The new...
Libyan PM Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Security Strategy
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh reaffirmed his government’s commitment to its security strategy, emphasizing that it will not relent in dismantling militias and unauthorized armed groups. In an interview with media, released...
Libya PM reaffirms government commitment to enforce security strategy
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enforcing its security strategy and cracking down on militias and unauthorized armed groups operating in the country. Speaking in a televised...
FEDCON Sounds Alarm for Small Businesses as Critical Data Disappears from Government Supplier Database
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
FEDCON issued a critical notification to small businesses about disappearing information from their profiles in the SBA's DSBS system. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The leading resource FEDCON which operates as...
Inspira in High-Level Government Talks to Advance National Integration of the ART100 and Establish a Global Distribution Framework
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 7, 2025
RA'ANANA, Israel, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspira™ Technologies OXY B.H.N. Ltd. (NASDAQ: IINN) ("Inspira," “Inspira Technologies,” or the "Company"), a pioneer in innovative life-support and diagnostic technologies, today announced that...
Fifteen high school girls to explore STEM careers in NC State Government
North Carolina Department of Administration
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July 7, 2025
Fifteen North Carolina high school girls embark July 7 on a four-week hands-on educational experience through the NC Department of Administration’s Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program. The summer enrichment opportunity nurtures student interest in...
Columbia University discusses its federal funding with Trump’s government
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Columbia University is reportedly in talks with the Trump administration to restore at least part of its suspended federal funding, according to individuals familiar with the matter. Sources revealed that the university’s board of...
Vyond Achieves Official FedRAMP Authorization, Offering Secure Video Creation for the Government Sector
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 7, 2025
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vyond, the effortless, all-in-one video creation platform, is now officially FedRAMP-authorized to operate and listed in the FedRAMP® marketplace at...