Category: News
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Trump Secretary of Defense: Trump Selects Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, Shocking Political Insiders
In an unexpected move, President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth, Fox News host and former Army National Guard officer, to serve as Secretary of Defense. This decision marks a significant shift from Trump’s prior administration, where his defense choices included established military leaders like James Mattis and Mark Esper. Hegseth, who had not been…
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Finland Eases Work Permit Processing Amid Growing Demand for Skilled Labor
Finland accelerates processing times for work-based residence permits, particularly for foreign experts, in response to labor shortages. Specialists now receive decisions within nine days, a decrease from the average of 12 days in September 2023. Processing times for other work permits, permit extensions, and study permits have also significantly improved. Finnish Immigration Service assures that…
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Croatia’s Growing Reliance on Foreign Workers: Over 143,000 Work Permits Issued in 2024
Croatia has granted more than 143,000 work permits to foreign nationals in 2024 as part of efforts to alleviate widespread labor shortages across key sectors. Despite the influx, many foreign workers are leaving for other EU countries, fueling concerns over Croatia’s ability to retain skilled talent. Croatian Parliament member Vesna Vučemilović stresses the importance of…
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Trump vs. Harris: The Key Issues Defining the Final Stretch of the 2024 Presidential Race
As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris race toward the November 5 election, five central issues stand out: taxes, immigration, reproductive rights, foreign policy, and climate change. Trump, focusing on tax cuts and a tough stance on immigration, seeks to reinstate America’s conservative values. At the same time, Harris aims to build an “opportunity economy” for the…
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Madison Square Garden: What Time Is Trump Rally Today?
Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is set to host a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, October 27, 2024, as part of his campaign’s final push before the November 5 election. Despite New York being a traditionally Democratic state, Trump’s team believes the high-profile event at “The World’s Most…
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Four Sentenced in £4.5 Million Cannabis Smuggling Operation Concealed in Gari Powder
A group of men has been jailed for a combined 26 years after attempting to smuggle £4.5 million worth of cannabis concealed in sacks of gari powder from Ghana into the UK. Border Force officers intercepted the operation at Tilbury Docks in south Essex as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation. Border officers…
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Patricia Tolliver Giles: Who is U.S. Judge Patricia Giles?
U.S. Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles: Background and Notable Ruling Patricia Tolliver Giles, a distinguished United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, recently garnered attention for her ruling regarding Virginia’s voter rolls. Here’s a look at her journey and impactful judicial career: Giles, appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District…
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SAA announces more flights to key destinations
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a significant increase in its flight frequencies to key African destinations, starting November 2024. SAA will also increase its flights to Mauritius in December and to Perth in January next year. Starting in November, SAA will operate 12 weekly flights to both Harare and Lusaka, up from the current…
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European Court Ruling Affirms Patient Autonomy for Jehovah’s Witnesses
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights has upheld the right of patients to refuse medical treatment based on personal convictions, marking a milestone for patient autonomy across Europe. This unanimous decision, issued on September 17, 2024, in the case of Pindo Mulla v. Spain, mandates that all 46 member states of…
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New Image Reveals Face of Infamous Jack the Ripper Suspect After Decades of Mystery
An author studying Jack the Ripper claims to have revealed the killer’s face using advanced facial reconstruction technology. DNA evidence from the crime scenes links the notorious murderer to Aaron Kosminski, a Polish immigrant and former key suspect. This evidence, along with new historical details, could explain why the murders were so gruesome and how…
