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Who are Trump’s unconfirmed nominees waiting in the Senate?
The Gazette - Colorado
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Several of President Donald Trump's executive branch and judicial nominees have been stalled in the Senate as Democrats have mounted efforts to slow the confirmation process. As a result, Senate Republicans are weighing whether to change the rules...
Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
Yahoo Finance
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Within days of Trump's order, Canadian-registered TMC’s US subsidiary filed the world’s first application to mine the seabed in international waters, including an area it licenses from the ISA. An $85 million investment from a leading Korean...
Deep-sea mining firm faces legal challenges over Trump’s controversial policy
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 21, 2025
Two months ago, President Donald Trump took an extraordinary step toward issuing permits to mine vast tracts of the ocean floor in international waters where valuable minerals are abundant. It was a boon to The Metals Co., an ambitious startup...
Kaizer Chiefs’ new boys: Signs from Dutch tour point to young impact
IOL
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Kaizer Chiefs’ pre-season tour of the Netherlands was far from perfect in terms of results, but it served its purpose — giving coach Nasreddine Nabi a clearer picture of how his squad is shaping up ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. For the new...
Iran’s path to unlocking $30bn agricultural export potential
Press TV
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Iran’s agricultural landscape is brimming with untapped potential that could redefine the country’s role in regional and global food systems. Despite facing significant challenges from illegal sanctions and economic pressures, Iran’s natural...
"Effective Immediately": Shipping Line Suspends EV Cargo Due To Lithium Battery Fire Concerns
Zero Hedge
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U.S. shipping and navigation services company Matson surprised customers in recent days by announcing new policies that halt all electric vehicle shipments due to the fire risk posed by lithium-ion batteries. This comes after the Morning Midas—a...
Hackers abusing gap in Microsoft servers, Dutch cybersecurity center warns
NL Times
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July 21, 2025
A major security vulnerability in Microsoft’s server software is being actively exploited by hackers, the Dutch National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) warned Monday. Microsoft has issued updates to mitigate the risk, but no full solution is yet...
Solewant Group Industrial Park Making Nigeria the Hub for Coated Pipes in Africa
This Day
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July 21, 2025
Mohammed Ibrahim With the inauguration of an ultra-modern Pipe Bend Multi-Layer Pipe Coating Plant, Solewant Group’s state-of-the-art industrial park and Africa’s largest-pipe coating facility, spanning 132,000 square meters in Alode, Eleme Local...
US Marines train beach landings Down Under with old allies, new rides
Defense News
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August 1, 2025
ROCKHAMPTON, Australia — In the dawn light of July 24, Japanese and American amphibious vehicles churned through the sparkling coastal waters of the Coral Sea, before emerging onto the sands of a central Queensland beach in Australia. Two hours to...
Amsterdam Marks 750th Anniversary With Epic Car-Free Highway Festival
Forbes
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Amsterdam750 on the Ring highway June 21, 2025 Paul Allen/Andfotography2 Amsterdam has been celebrating 750 years of officially being a city since October 2024. In 1275, the city began its transformation from a small fishing village to a major...
Amsterdam’s New Culinary Era: The 15 Best Places to Eat and Drink
The New York Observer
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July 14, 2025
Amsterdam is often associated with rowdy visitors, crowded tourist attractions and billowing pot smoke. But the Dutch city, with its rich history, culture and culinary scene, is far more nuanced than that dated perception. Impressive museums,...
Dutch consumer association criticizes KLM’s new hand luggage trial
Aviation24.be
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July 15, 2025
The Dutch Consumers’ Association (Consumentenbond in Dutch) has raised concerns about KLM’s new trial fare that excludes carry-on luggage. As of July 1, the airline is testing a “basic” ticket on select European routes, allowing only a small...
Asia Distillates: Diesel cash diffs dip further; jet fuel window deal emerges after 2 mths
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 1, 2025
Asia’s middle distillates markets continued to be in limbo, with spot activity discussed in a tight price range, though cash differentials dipped for a second straight week and a jet fuel deal emerged on window for the first time in two months....
Yusen Logistics to acquire Walden’s healthcare logistics business
STAT Trade Times
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July 21, 2025
Yusen Logistics Global Management, a subsidiary of the NYK Group, has announced that its European arm, Yusen Logistics (Europe) B.V. (YLEU), has agreed to acquire the healthcare logistics business of the Walden Group. This will be done through the...
Why South Korea is suddenly talking about Arctic shipping route
Inquirer
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July 21, 2025
Oceans and Fisheries Minister nominee Chun Jae-soo takes the oath of office ahead of his confirmation hearing at the National Assembly in Seoul, July 14. (Yonhap) SEOUL — Amid intensifying climate shifts, geopolitical tensions and a scramble for...
The Olde-Tyme Peach Festival Brings Peachy Fun to Middletown
Delaware Today Magazine
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August 1, 2025
Summer’s juiciest tradition makes its return to Middletown on Saturday, August 16, as the 32nd annual Olde-Tyme Peach Festival invites visitors to celebrate Delaware’s rich agricultural roots with a day full of music, memories, and mouthwatering...
After the energy crisis: Policy responses in the Iberian Peninsula
The Brookings Institution
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Toggle section navigation Sections Print Follow the authors Gonzalo Escribano Ana Fontoura Gouveia João Fachada Ignacio Urbasos Arbeloa See More Executive summary Despite being less dependent on Russian fossil fuels than other members of the...
Manchester United open talks with €70m Dutch star who can add a new attacking dimension
Yardbarker
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July 20, 2025
The rebuilding at Manchester United does not stop. The ghosts of disappointing seasons still weigh heavily, but the arrival of Ruben Amorim has revived the illusion. With a clear style, an identity under construction and signings such as Matheus...
Microsoft hack exposes US agencies and energy giants globally
Daily Mail
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July 21, 2025
By BETHAN SEXTON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 06:00 EDT, 21 July 2025 | Updated: 06:00 EDT, 21 July 2025 Advertisement Dozens of US government agencies and businesses are under attack following an unprecedented global hack on Microsoft servers....
BiH, The Power of Archives in the Construction of Memory
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Potočari Memorial, BiH - N. Corritore This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. Among the many events commemorating this tragedy, the conference "Why Remember? Testimonies of Light" took place in Sarajevo from 7 to 9...