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BRICS Summit in Rio: The African Vector of Global South Cooperation
On the side-lines of the event, an extensive network of both official and personal contacts is established, in which African representatives are also actively involved. For example, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who is of Nigerian...

Charlie Kirk Mourns Death Of Hulk Hogan In A World So Toxically Feminine
MAGA creep Charlie Kirk revealed his worldview by claiming we all live in a toxic feminine world after news broke that Hulk Hogan had passed away. What is it with these MAGAt cult members, who continually obsess about being taken over by...

Somerset Area Jakarta and Yayasan Swara Peduli Celebrate National Children’s Day
Empowering the next generation, Somerset Area Jakarta and Yayasan Swara Peduli engage children in a hands-on hospitality learning experience. In celebration of National Children’s Day, four Somerset properties in Jakarta — Somerset Berlian...

DSWD vows food aid for jeepney drivers unable to work due to flooding
Heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones “Crising,” “Dante,” and “Emong” have significantly impacted the livelihoods of jeepney drivers, who were unable to ply their routes due to flooded roads and a decrease in...

Koneru Humpy vs Diyva Deshmukh: FIDE Women's World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time
In a first for Indian chess, the FIDE Women's World Cup will have a winner from the country with Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh set to fight it out in what could be anybody's game in the grand finale here on Saturday. It's the first in the...

Global news agencies voice concern over journalists’ safety in Gaza
Global news agencies, including AFP, AP, Reuters and BBC, on Thursday voiced concern over the safety of their journalists in Gaza, urging Israel to ensure their safe entry and exit, Anadolu reports. In a joint statement released on social media,...

Burgas Hosts Wine & Spirits Fest
More than 400 different wines and spirits from around the world are presented at this year's Wine & Spirits Fest Burgas, which opened at the International Congress Centre here on Friday. The festival, held for the 13th consecutive year, will bring...

Local nonprofit prepares for impacts of Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
A local nonprofit is gearing up for impacts they say will be felt locally following the passing of President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill." President Trump signed the bill into law on July 4, a move he says will put Americans first. The bill...

Fact check: Catering guideline of US club — where Imran’s sons dined — on halal food is fake
Multiple users on social media platform X have been sharing a purported document since Thursday, titled “catering guidelines” from the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC — where PTI founder Imran Khan’s sons recently dined during their visit to...

Best of 2025 – Food & Drink
BEST BAGEL: House of Bagels Open for breakfast and lunch, House of Bagels serves fresh New York-style bagels that are boiled, then baked in custom-designed brick ovens. They offer catering and delivery services, as well as a gluten-free option....

What are the origins of Spain's tapas food culture?
Tapas are an intrinsic part of Spanish eating culture, consisting of small plates of food shared with friends or family along with drinks. There are some fascinating theories about how this typically Spanish way of dining came to be. Spain's royal...

T&D’s Cats of the World Hosts 35th Anniversary Celebration
PENNS CREEK — One of Pennsylvania’s most unique and rare wildlife sanctuaries is celebrating a major milestone. T&D’s Cats of the World, home to rescued tigers, bears, monkeys, and more, will host its 35th Season Celebration this Saturday and...

Did Anne Burrell die by suicide? Food Network star's autopsy report shows “acute intoxication from multiple substances"— Perez Hilton reacts
American blogger and podcaster Perez Hilton reacted to new information about Anne Burrell's death, shared weeks after her passing. People Magazine confirmed on July 24, 2025, that Anne Burrell died by suicide on June 17, 2025. The New York City...

Decades-old irrigation projects stall as Madhesh faces drought, food crisis looms
Kathmandu, July 25 As large swaths of agricultural land in Madhesh remain parched during the peak rice planting season, the government’s decades-long failure to complete key irrigation projects has once again come under sharp criticism. The...

This Little-Known Oregon National Park Site Rivals Glacier With Jagged Peaks, Alpine Lakes, And More
Montana is easily one of America's most beautiful states, home to what is perhaps the most stunning national park of all: Glacier National Park. However, attracting millions of yearly visitors, Glacier gets overcrowded very quickly, not to mention...

Over 100 IDPs benefit from food aid in Tombura
By Emmanuel Mandella At least 110 Internally Displaced households sheltering in Saura Boma of Yambio County in Western Equatoria State have received emergency food relief from the Catholic Organization for Development and Peace (CODEP), allied to...

Lollapalooza 1994 was the last time FDR Park hosted a major concert. Connor Barwin is changing that with Make the World Better weekend
The last time a major concert event was staged at FDR Park, Toni Bourgeois was in middle school in Chester County, saving up money in a tin can to pay for her ticket for Lollapalooza 1994. That touring festival featured Beastie Boys, Green Day,...

Coca-Cola’s ‘healthier’ soda may upend beloved Jewish tradition
Many longtime fans of Coca-Cola have been waiting for this moment. On Thursday night, the company officially confirmed it will soon release a new version of its iconic drink in the U.S., sweetened with real cane sugar. The move comes just days...

Newport Classical Chamber Series brings world-class music to downtown
The series features 12 Friday evening concerts from September to June. The series includes a variety of classical music, from traditional to contemporary. Artists performing in the series also participate in local school visits. With our 56th...

Sussex Six food and drink campaign launched in Wealden
More than 60 local taste makers in the Wealden food and drink industry came together at Gun Brewery and Taproom in Gun Hill this week to launch the Sussex Six Campaign in Wealden, urging people in the district to eat and buy local produce....