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Botswana: Same-Sex Couple Challenges Marriage Act
Gaborone — A same sex couple, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile, has approached the High Court on Friday, challenging the constitutionality of the Marriage Act, arguing that it is unconstitutional for the Act to outlaw same-sex marriages. The case has been scheduled for July 14-15, before a full bench of the High Court. However, the
Dead on arrival: South Sudan’s devastated health system
South Sudan's healthcare system has been so crippled by years of corruption that when a state governor experienced high blood pressure recently, he had to fly to Kenya for treatment. Riek Gai Kok is the governor of Jonglei state, where conflict has once again exploded between government and opposition parties. His trip to Nairobi was
Wage Award; Civil Servants Seek Prompt Payment Of 2 Months Arrears
News Investigators/ Many federal civil servants have called on the Federal Government to clear the outstanding two months arrears of N35 000 wage award. The government workers spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. They decried the delay in payment of the arrears. Ibrahim Abbas, a medical worker, said that
Pakistan calls Indian strikes killing 26 an ‘act of war’ as tensions spiral over Kashmir
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early on Wednesday, killing at least 26 people including a child, in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war. India said it struck infrastructure used by militants linked to last month’s massacre of tourists in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. Pakistan said it had shot
Pakistan allocates 2,000MW power for Bitcoin mining and AI centers
Pakistan has allocated 2,000 megawatts of surplus electricity exclusively for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence centers. The move is part of a broader digital transformation plan spearheaded by the Pakistan Crypto Council and backed by the Ministry of Finance, according to a May 25 report by local news outlet 24NewsHD TV Channel. In the first
Pakistan Launches Digital Asset Authority to Regulate Crypto, Targeting $25B Market
Pakistan is officially stepping into the world of digital finance. The government has just launched the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA), a new body that will manage and regulate Bitcoin and other digital assets across the country. This move comes at a time when Pakistan’s unofficial crypto market is estimated to be worth around $25
Pakistan Places Emergency Services Near LoC On Standby Amid Rising Tensions with India | News18
Pakistan Places Emergency Services Near LoC On Standby Amid Rising Tensions with India | News18Last Updated:April 27, 2025, 09:51 IST India World| Pakistan has...
Pakistan Carries Out Ballistic Missile Test Amid India Tensions
The Pakistani military reported that it had test fired a ballistic missile on May 3, as the country squares off with India following a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Video released by the army showed the missile streaking into the sky as soldiers looked on, before shouting joyful slogans. The military said they had
India Pakistan News Live Updates: Schools reopen, airlines cancel flight in J&K, Punjab, Gujarat
Home India News India Pakistan News Live Updates: MEA says talks with Pakistan only bilateral By CNBCTV18.COM | May 13, 2025 7:41 PM IST (Updated) India Pakistan News Live Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a security review meeting with senior defence officials. The meeting was attended by Lt General Rajiv Ghai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Pakistan eyes Bitcoin mining to harness surplus energy
Bitcoin Home » Bitcoin » Pakistan eyes Bitcoin mining to harness surplus energy by Vivian Nguyen Mar. 22, 2025 The country aims to become a regional crypto hub by providing stability, scalability, and a transparent regulatory environment. Key Takeaways Pakistan is setting up special electricity tariffs to attract crypto mining using its surplus energy without
Pakistan experts call Champions Trophy a success despite issues
Karachi: Despite three Champions Trophy matches in the country getting abandoned due to rain, fans losing interest after the national team's premature exit, excessive spending on revamping stadiums, a hybrid model and suffocating security measures, experts in Pakistan still believe the marquee event was a success and could open the doors for more international events.
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Botswana: Same-Sex Couple Challenges Marriage Act
Gaborone — A same sex couple, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile, has approached the High Court on Friday, challenging the constitutionality of the Marriage Act, arguing that it is unconstitutional for the Act to outlaw same-sex marriages. The case has been scheduled for July 14-15, before a full bench of the High Court. However, the
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Dead on arrival: South Sudan’s devastated health system
South Sudan's healthcare system has been so crippled by years of corruption that when a state governor experienced high blood pressure recently, he had to fly to Kenya for treatment. Riek Gai Kok is the governor of Jonglei state, where conflict has once again exploded between government and opposition parties. His trip to Nairobi was
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Wage Award; Civil Servants Seek Prompt Payment Of 2 Months Arrears
News Investigators/ Many federal civil servants have called on the Federal Government to clear the outstanding two months arrears of N35 000 wage award. The government workers spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. They decried the delay in payment of the arrears. Ibrahim Abbas, a medical worker, said that
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HKPC’s 2nd “New Productive Forces” Job Fair 2026 Successfully Concluded Over 2,000 Job Seekers Connecting with Over 10,000 I&T Positions
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 March 2026 – In response to the national 15th Five-Year Plan’s emphasis on developing new productive forces and positioning Hong Kong as an international hub for high-caliber talent, and in alignment with the talent development initiatives outlined in the 2026–27 Budget, the “New Productive Forces” Job
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How AI is turning the Iran conflict into theater
The author of that post on X was referring to an online intelligence dashboard following the US-Israel strikes against Iran in real time. Built by two people from the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, it combines open-source data like satellite imagery and ship tracking with a chat function, news feeds, and links to prediction markets