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NDP slams government on wildfire response, fiscal management
SaskToday.ca
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July 2, 2025
Rebuilding the north, while facing a budget deficit, is a significant challenge for the government. SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan NDP continues to pressure the Saskatchewan Party-led government, demanding that it develop an immediate plan to...
School districts react to Governor Kotek's cellphone ban
KMTR - Oregon
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School districts across Oregon are on notice as of Wednesday that cellphone use won't be allowed during the school day, come Jan. 1, 2026. Springfield Public Schools and Eugene 4J School District said they support governor Tina Kotek, who signed...
Jordan and Syria to host Joint Tech Forum in Damascus soon
SANA
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July 2, 2025
Amman, SANA- The head of the Jordan and Amman Chambers of Commerce, Khalil Hajj Tawfiq, revealed that a Jordanian-Syrian technical forum will soon be held in Damascus, considering that Syria’s stability is in Jordan’s interest. In an interview...
Jim Jordan to ‘Look’ at Trump Admin Call for Fed Chair Jerome Powell Investigation for ‘Political Bias’
Breitbart
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July 3, 2025
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) on Wednesday said he would look into Trump administration calls to investigate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for “political bias” and “deceptive” testimony. On Wednesday, Federal...
Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around
BBC
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July 2, 2025
Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter, BBC News ShareSave Chancellor Rachel Reeves Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan to cut billions of pounds in welfare costs through reforms has essentially gone up in smoke. Following major government concessions on the...
'Can't imagine you'd be happy': Jim Jordan confronted over megabill live on CNN
Raw Story
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July 2, 2025
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) was forced to defend President Donald Trump's massive spending bill when questioned by CNN's Kasie Hunt on Wednesday afternoon. The interview came as House Republicans stalled action on the bill over cuts to Medicaid and a...
Jordan-Syria Cargo Trade Soars as Jaber Border Sees 272% Surge in Freight Traffic
Jordan News
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July 1, 2025
Cross-border trade between Jordan and Syria has recorded a sharp uptick in the first half of 2025, driven by robust growth in freight movement through the Jaber Border Crossing.اضافة اعلان According to the Association of Owners of Clearance and...
In wake of Iran war, Israelis hopeful for economic ‘peace dividend’ with neighbors
The Times of Israel
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Reuters — Israel’s 12-day war with Iran last month has dented its economy but investors and Israelis are hopeful that a US-brokered halt to hostilities could bring an economic “peace dividend” with the country’s neighbors that has been a dream for...
Government wins welfare bill vote - how did my MP vote
SomersetLive
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July 1, 2025
MPs have backed a Government proposal to reform welfare payments for sick and disabled people, but only after significant concessions saw much of Sir Keir Starmer's plan abandoned. In a late climbdown as MPs prepared to vote, the Government...
Jordan pulls out of under-19 basketball match against Israel in World Cup
The Jewish News
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July 1, 2025
Jordan has refused to play Israel at the Under-19 Basketball World Cup, handing the Israeli team a 20-0 technical victory after weeks of speculation over a possible boycott. The two sides were due to face each other on Sunday evening at the Cooly...
Israeli government officials demand immediate annexation of occupied West Bank
Al Bawaba
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ALBAWABA- All 14 ministers from Israel’s ruling Likud party, along with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, have signed a letter demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proceed with the immediate annexation of the occupied West Bank, Anadolu Agency...
Jordan Launches High‐Level Probe into Deadly Methanol Poisoning
Watan
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July 1, 2025
Watan-Dr. Nayef Smarate, head of Jordan’s Public Prosecution, announced the formation of an indictment committee comprising three investigators within the Court of First Instance’s Major Crimes Division—marking the first step toward a thorough,...
Jordan welcomes US President’s decision to remove sanctions imposed on Syria
SANA
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July 1, 2025
Amman, SANA-Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to remove sanctions imposed on Syria. “Jordan welcomes the US President’s decision, which contributes to supporting the Syrian government’s...
Jordan’s economy posts 2.7% growth amid regional challenges
Zawya
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AMMAN — The national economy has posted "positive" indicators in the first third of 2025, with national exports rising by 10.6 per cent to JD2.75 billion, up from JD2.49 billion in the same period last year, according to official data. Foreign...
Jordanian Exports Strengthen Presence in EU Markets
Jordan News
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July 1, 2025
Jordanian national exports have strengthened their presence in European Union (EU) markets during the first third of the current year, recording a 14.4% increase. The value of these exports rose to JD 143 million, compared to JD 125 million during...
Lawmakers Investigate Whether Pfizer Delayed COVID-19 Vaccine Results For Political Reasons
Benzinga
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The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Dr. Philip Dormitzer, a former Pfizer Inc. PFE executive, in connection with an investigation into claims that the company intentionally delayed the release of clinical testing results for its COVID-19...
Jordan: 2.7% GDP growth recorded in Q1of 2025 despite regional turbulence
Zawya
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AMMAN — Jordan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, up from 2.2 per cent during the same period in 2024, according to preliminary estimates released by the Department of Statistics (DoS). DoS report...
Jordan's Finance minister: IMF-supported reform programme to boost stability, cut debt, ease pressure on citizens
Zawya
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AMMAN — The Kingdom’s ongoing financial and economic reform programme, implemented in partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is aimed at reinforcing economic stability, accelerating structural reforms, and placing public debt on a...
Jordan: As costs rise, new taxi tariffs offer relief for some, strain for others
Zawya
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AMMAN — As Jordanians continue to grapple with rising fuel prices, and mounting daily expenses, even modest changes to transport fares can have a significant impact. For some, the recently introduced taxi tariff system provides clarity and...
"Mess" - Simon Jordan slams Dejphon Chansiri amid Sheffield Wednesday situation
Football League World
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July 2, 2025
Simon Jordan has slammed Dejphon Chansiri for turning Sheffield Wednesday into a "chaotic mess." Here is the current state of play at Hillsborough. A number of their players haven't been paid over the last two months, leaving them open to hand in...