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I am the bridge between gov’t policy and mining productivity, says new Minerals Commission CEO

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The new CEO of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, says his role will be to strike the critical balance between government policies and mining sector productivity. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition on September 4, Mr. Tandoh emphasised that his experience and background position him uniquely to connect government’s strategic direction with the realities of mining operations. […]

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International students warned not to overstay visas

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Tens of thousands of foreign students are being contacted directly by the government and told they will be removed from the UK if they overstay their visas. The Home Office launched the new government campaign in response to what it has called an “alarming” spike in the number of international students arriving legally on student visas then claiming asylum when […]

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The Battle Over OPT: Will International Students Lose Their Work Rights?

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On March 25, 2025, Representative Paul A. Gosar of Arizona introduced H.R. 2315, titled the Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025. The goal of the bill is clear: to end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program—a program that has long been a cornerstone for international students seeking real-world experience in the U.S. after graduation. 📚 What is OPT? The […]

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Marco Rubio speaks after he is sworn in as secretary of state by US Vice President JD Vance at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington on January 21, 2025.

US freezes almost all foreign aid

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The US State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide effective immediately days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order Monday to put a hold on such assistance for 90 days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a cable, seen by CNN, to all US diplomatic posts on Friday outlining the move, which threatens billions of dollars of funding […]

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Donald Trump at the first day of the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee.

Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention is suddenly must-watch TV

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It has been decades since either a Republican or a Democratic national convention was must-watch TV, especially for all four nights. But the assassination attempt on Donald Trump over the weekend has changed all of that. As the country continues to process the shooting and its aftermath, volunteers, staffers and delegates are milling around the convention floor in Milwaukee, while politicians and candidates jostle […]

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Kenyan government scraps elements of controversial tax bill amid protests

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The Kenyan government has scrapped some tax increases that were initially included in its controversial finance bill after people took to the streets in protest on Tuesday. Among the scrapped tax hikes was a proposed 16% value-added tax (VAT) on bread, as well as proposed taxes on motor vehicles, vegetable oil and mobile money transfers, according to Kuria Kimani, the chairman […]

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Trump says abortion should be left to states; Vatican takes stance on gender theory

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Former President Donald Trump made a long-awaited announcement regarding his position on abortion policy. In a video released on Monday on Truth Social, Trump said that “you must follow your heart” on the issue of abortion, and that the issue of abortion should be left to the states. Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade In 2022, voters have repeatedly voted in favor […]

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Trump or Biden: Who will Nikki Haley’s supporters back in November election?

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Nikki Haley ended her failed bid for the White House much like she spent the final weeks of campaigning: with a warning for her former Republican rival. “It is now up to Donald Trump to earn the votes of those in our party and beyond it who did not support him,” she said, pausing. “And I hope he does that.” […]

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Haiti violence: Gangs free 4,000 inmates in mass jailbreak

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Armed gangs have stormed the main prison in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, releasing many inmates. The vast majority of about 4,000 men held there have now escaped, a local journalist told BBC News. Among those detained were gang members charged in connection with the 2021 killing of President Jovenel Moïse. Violence in Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, has worsened […]

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Apple announces more than 600 new apps built for Apple Vision Pro

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More than 600 apps and games designed to take advantage of the unique and powerful capabilities of Apple Vision Pro will be available this Friday, February 2. Vision Pro has an infinite canvas where apps can scale beyond the boundaries of a traditional display, and introduces an intuitive and powerful three-dimensional user interface that users navigate with their eyes, hands, and voice. […]

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