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As UN faces a key vote on expert to protect LGBTQIA rights, will India finally be on the right side?
India’s foreign policy faces other test, when it comes to the vote on July 7 during the 59th session of the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, when member states will vote on whether to renew the mandate of the first UN independent expert on...
ECOWAS MP urges W/African nations to invest 30% budgets in education
The Chairman of the ECOWAS Parliament Committee on Health and Member of Parliament from Cabo Verde, Dr Orlando Pereiza Dia, has called on West African countries to allocate at least 30 per cent of their national budgets to education. He said such...

"Senegal is everything to me" - Gorgui Dieng on his national team journey
DAKAR (Senegal) - What really defines an opportunity? Context is always the key. Unfortunately, the context surrounding a young Gorgui Dieng growing up in Senegal during the ‘90s is pretty much similar to the one bordering the next generation of...

'Taste of Ethic Boston' will feature Ashland woman. When to tune in
Aahana's Naturals, an Ashland-based provider of lentil and grain bowls, and its founder, Sonal Khakhar, will be featured during Get Konnected!'s 11th annual "A Taste of Ethnic Boston" on Tuesday, July 29, according to a community announcement. The...

University of Glasgow invites applications for 2025 MBA scholarship
The University of Glasgow is inviting applications for its MBA Scholarship for the September 2025 intake. Aimed at supporting high-achieving and self-funded candidates from around the world, the scholarship package includes both full and partial...

Nuno Portas: Wake today in Lisbon and procession to Vila Viçosa on Tuesday
The funeral service for noted Portuguese architect Nuno Portas will take place today from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at the auditorium of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Lisbon, as announced by Servilusa. On Tuesday at noon, the funeral ceremonies...

Boston Muslim Illegal Alien Councilwoman Replaces July 4th Before Going to Prison
[Want even more content from FPM? Sign up for FPM+ to unlock exclusive series, virtual town-halls with our authors, and more—now for just $3.99/month. Click here to sign up.] On July 4th, Boston will rid its city council of another foreign enemy...

Liberia: Gongloe Rallies Diaspora for National Renewal in Fiery Independence Day Speech
Addressing his fellow compatriots, Gongloe decried Liberia’s long-standing reliance on exporting raw materials without adding value—despite its vast natural wealth. Monrovia – Former presidential candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has issued a...

Foreign Office issues 'red' warning with UK tourists ordered to 'stay in groups'
The Foreign Office has issued a "red" warning for tourists in Cape Verde. If you are going into the water, always use beaches where there is a lifeguard on duty, the Foreign Office has said in a warning for British holidaymakers. The FCDO said:...

Discovering Africa: A Tourist’s Handbook
Chapter 1: Introduction to Africa Overview of the Continent Africa is a continent rich in diversity, culture, and natural beauty. Spanning over 30 million square kilometers, it is the second-largest continent in the world, home to a multitude of...

CityLine: Revitalizing Boston after Dark
CityLine: Revitalizing Boston after Dark The person tasked with keeping the city open late. FROM JERK CHICKEN TO OXTAIL. THIS NEXT RESTAURANT IS A MOUTHWATERING CROSS-CULTURAL FEAST. SHAYNA SEYMOUR HAS MORE. DORCHESTER FOUR CORNERS NEIGHBORHOOD...

Mapped: Global Income Level Classification, by Country
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

Photographer Luiz Carvalho revisits Portugal’s post-revolution years in new exhibition
Published on 24/07/2025 - 12:23 GMT+2 When the revolution of 25 April 1974 swept through Portugal, Luiz Carvalho had no idea it would shape the course of his life. Then a 19-year-old architecture student with a passion for photography, he took to...

Pedestrian 'watching YouTube video' when hit by car as he crossed road
A sports-mad cricketer was watching a YouTube video on his phone when he was struck and killed by a car on his way home from the pub. Robert Bown was crossing Weston Road near to Weston Coyney lights when he tried to take evasive action to avoid...

8 incredible African island destinations to visit in 2025
Africa’s coastline is dotted with islands that fly under the radar but pack a serious punch when it comes to beauty, culture, and adventure. From volcanic peaks to turquoise lagoons, these African islands are worth putting on your travel list this...

Great value fares available from London Gatwick as easyJet prepares for biggest ever summer
Great value fares are available from London Gatwick as easyJet prepares for its biggest summer ever. EasyJet and easyJet holidays will see their biggest ever summer with over 82,000 flights network wide during the school holidays. Over seven...

Henley Passport Index: Visa-Free Countries For Indians Rise To 59
Visa-Free Countries For Indians Rise To 59 As Passport Strength Improves: Full List Inside There’s good news for Indian travellers! According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, the Indian passport has made a significant leap—rising from 85th to...

Ejime Wins ECOWAS Maiden Journalist Excellence Award
By Victoria Frances Banjul, The Gambia – Paul Ejime, an International Media and Communication Specialist and Global Affairs Analyst, has added another feather to his cap – the ECOWAS Maiden Journalist Excellence Award in Print Journalism. The...

Rotterdam Summer Carnival: dozens arrested, firearms and knives confiscated
Police arrested between 35 and 40 people during the annual Summer Carnival in Rotterdam on Saturday, though both police and organizers said the event largely unfolded without major incidents. Officers conducted preventive searches at several...

Settler Colonialism in the Light of Fanon
A century after their birth, the ghosts of Cabral, Malcolm, Lumumba, and Fanon still haunt the western empire, demanding not remembrance, but revolution. Originally published in Said Bouamama's blog. The year 2024 was the centenary of the birth of...