Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
AFF U-23 Cup: Young Malaysia squad hungry for success despite lack of big names
The Sun Daily
·
July 2, 2025
NATIONAL defender Muhammad Ubaidullah Shamsul Fazili has dismissed concerns over Malaysia’s Under-23 squad lacking star power ahead of the 2025 ASEAN Football Federation Under-23 Cup in Jakarta. The 21-year-old insists the team’s hunger and...
Blue Curtain Concerts Open with Salsa Evening
Town Topics Newspaper - New Jersey
·
July 2, 2025
OPENING THE SUMMER SEASON: Jimmy Bosch, the trombonist/composer/bandleader who is also known as “El Trombon Criollo,” is the first attraction of this summer’s Blue Curtain Concerts series at Pettoranello Gardens. (Photo by Andrea Kane) Blue...
West African aviation safety report surge from 40% to 63% — BAGASOO
Business Day
·
July 1, 2025
The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has reported a significant improvement in aviation safety across its member states, with the safety profile rising from 40% to 63% since the organisation’s...
Trump blasts Powell for keeping rates high while much of the world pays less
FOX Business
·
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday during the press briefing that President Donald Trump sent a letter to Fed chair Jerome Powell showing lower interest rates in other nations. President Donald Trump sent a note to Federal...
Three URI alumni selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The University of Rhode Island
·
June 30, 2025
KINGSTON, R.I. – June 30, 2025 – A recent University of Rhode Island graduate and two alumni have been selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards. Selected by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship...
Tersee: Nigeria’s chess prodigy with Grandmaster hopes
Punch
·
July 2, 2025
Not so many sports in the country can boast of having a national champion in their teenage years. But lovers of chess can lay claim to that tag through teenage sensation Tersee Ferdinand. The 17-year-old prodigy came into the limelight when he...
Live music bringing Fortress to life
The Portugal News
·
Organised by the City of Silves with the support of the Armação de Pêra Parish Council, the initiative begins on July 5th and runs until August 23rd, with shows scheduled for 10pm and free admission. The program is comprehensive and diverse,...
An Artsy Visit To Providence, Rhode Island—‘The Creative Capital’
Forbes
·
Gage Prentiss Edward Mitchell Bannister public sculpture in Providence, RI. Bannister Community Art Project. Providence considers itself “The Creative Capital.” “Capital” is straightforward enough as Rhode Island’s capital city. “Creative”...
Aviation stakeholders push for harmonised safety standards in BAG States
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 2, 2025
The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation Safety (BAGASOO) Conference kicked off yesterday in Abuja with a call to harmonise safety regulations among member countries in the Banjul Accord Group. The member...
PwC Portugal appoints 11 new partners, two in legal
Iberian Lawyer
·
July 1, 2025
PwC Portugal has announced the appointment of 11 new partners, that take on strategic roles across the firm’s various areas — technology, consulting, audit, tax, and legal. “With these appointments, PwC aims to consolidate its position as a...
Will Leesburg see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
Leesburg Daily Commercial - Florida
·
A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
¿Se formará un sistema tropical que afecte a Florida para el 4 de julio?
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
·
Se espera que un disturbio se estanque a finales de esta semana sobre Florida, con baja probabilidad de desarrollo tropical o subtropical. Si se fortalece, el próximo nombre en la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico será Chantal. El Centro...
Karoline Leavitt reads handwritten note Trump sent to 'too late' Fed Chair Jerome Powell including brutal troll
Daily Mail
·
June 30, 2025
By GEOFF EARLE, DEPUTY U.S. POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 16:19 EDT, 30 June 2025 | Updated: 17:23 EDT, 30 June 2025 President Donald Trump is finding novel ways to try to pressure Fed chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates – this time...
Will Lakeland see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
The Ledger - Florida
·
A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
Australian 'fiasco' ferry leaves Edinburgh for Tasmania
BBC
·
ShareSave Spirit of Tasmania IV completed sea trials in the North Sea in June An Australian ferry forced to dock for six months in Edinburgh because it is too big to fit in a Tasmanian port has finally left Scotland. Spirit of Tasmania IV, built...
St. Augustine's July 4 weekend could be rainy. But a tropical storm?
The St. Augustine Record - Florida
·
A weather disturbance near Florida has a 20% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical storm by the holiday weekend. Heavy rainfall is expected in St. Johns County, Florida, with potential flooding in low-lying areas like downtown St....
Aviation: BAGASOO expands mandate, introduces $1 passenger safety levy
The Sun Nigeria
·
June 30, 2025
West Africa’s aviation safety improves from 40% to 63% From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has introduced a $1 passenger safety levy as part of major reforms to enhance...
Trump Masterfully Trolls Fed Chairman 'Too Late' Powell Over Interest Rates, Pens Hand-Written Note
Red State
·
June 30, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Donald Trump has consistently pleaded with Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, which the Federal Reserve Chairman has steadfastly...
Aviation body to kick off $1 passenger safety levy January 2026
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
June 30, 2025
The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO), has disclosed that the $1 passenger safety levy on flight ticket for member countries will take off January 2026. The Executive Director, BAGASOO Soraya...
Jacksonville, Duval County 4th of July forecast
The Florida Times-Union
·
A weather disturbance near Florida has a low chance of developing into a tropical storm or hurricane by the July 4th weekend. The system could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and increased rip current risk to Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts....