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New Zealand: Government Support For Flood-Hit Kaikōura Farmers

The Government is providing $50,000 to the Farmers Adverse Events Trust to support flood-affected Kaikōura farmers, with Federated Farmers to match the funding through fundraising, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says. “Kaikōura received double its average July rainfall in just two days, triggering flooding and slips that have damaged farms, livestock feed, and vital infrastructure such […]

South Africa: Deputy Minister Yusuf Cassim Engages NSFAS Administrator Over Delay In Student Allowance Payments

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr Yusuf Cassim, MP, formally handed over to the University of South Africa (Unisa) management written complaints and enquiries from students, which included delays in the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Personal Care Allowance payments and the scaling back of data allowances, which are critical for distance-learning […]

United States: Department of War Establishes The Directed Energy Bio-Effects Cross-Functional Team, Delivering First HAVANA Act Payments

Under the direction of the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering, the Department of War officially renamed the Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) Cross-Functional Team (CFT) to the Directed Energy Bio-Effects (DEBE) CFT, while the team continues to facilitate the multifaceted implementation of enduring processes, procedures, and capabilities. The Department is […]

United States: Secretary Scott Bessent Delivers Remarks at the Official Unveiling of the President Donald J. Trump Bridge along Interstate 40 in Dandridge, Tennessee

As prepared for delivery. Good morning. Thank you to Senator Blackburn for that kind introduction and for inviting me to say a few words.  Let me begin by recognizing Representative Jeremy Faison for his leadership. Of course, I also want to acknowledge members of the Trump family who are here today, including the President’s sister, […]

United States: U.S. Department of Education Launches National K-12 Initiative To Protect Students From Adult Sexual Predators in Schools

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today launched a national K-12 initiative to crack down on sexual predators in schools. The Trump Administration has observed a troubling and recurring pattern in schools across the nation of credible reports of sexual abuse and harassment by adults in positions of authority going uninvestigated […]

United States: DHS Removes Convicted Child Rapist Pardoned By Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement confirming that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested and deported an illegal alien from Laos who had been pardoned by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his fellow sanctuary politicians despite a prior conviction for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl. Tou Lue […]