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Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada’s trade and security partnerships in Poland, Germany, and Latvia
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 23, 2025
CANADA, August 23 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel to Poland, Germany, and Latvia, from August 25 to 27, 2025. He will be focused on strengthening relationships with European allies and advancing co-operation...
Foreign minister Veldkamp and minister Boerma resign
Netherlands - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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August 23, 2025
NETHERLANDS, August 23 - News item | 23-08-2025 | 14:00 Minister of Foreign Affairs Caspar Veldkamp and Minister for Foreign Trade Hanneke Boerma have resigned their office. After a meeting of the cabinet on the situation in Gaza, New Social...
China Reaffirms India’s Support of One-China Policy
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) China on Thursday reaffirmed that India remains "committed to the one-China policy," following talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. During the meeting, Jaishankar...
Federal reserve Chair says change in monetary policy may be on horizon
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a shift in monetary policy may be approaching, suggesting a potential interest rate cut. "With policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and shifting balance of risks may...
U.S. Government, Intel Strike USD8.9B Investment Deal
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Intel Corporation revealed a significant agreement on Friday with the Trump Administration, under which the U.S. government will invest $8.9 billion in the tech giant. This deal includes the purchase of 433.3 million shares of Intel...
Government of Saskatchewan Releases 2025-26 First Quarter Report
Government of Saskatchewan
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August 22, 2025
CANADA, August 22 - Released on August 22, 2025 Saskatchewan is forecasting a deficit of $349 million at first quarter, with total revenue forecast to be $20.9 billion and expense forecast to be $21.2 billion. This compares to a projected $12...
Secretary Naig Presents The Big Show’s Bob Quinn with the 200th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
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August 22, 2025
Farm Broadcaster Celebrated for Four Decades of Dedication to Iowa’s Agricultural Community DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 22, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today presented the 200th Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to Bob Quinn of The...
Minister Dean Macpherson and Premier Alan Winde on Knoflokskraal land occupation in Theewaterskloof Municipality
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
Joint media release by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson On Friday, 22 August 2025, Premier Alan Winde, hosted an inter-governmental meeting together with Public Works and...
Statement by the Prime Minister on CAN-U.S. trade
Prime Minister of Canada
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August 22, 2025
CANADA, August 22 - “Throughout our negotiations with the United States on a new trade and security relationship, the objectives of Canada’s new government have been constant: To protect Canadian workers and their families To reinforce the...
Saskatchewan to Strengthen Trade in China, Japan and South Korea
Government of Saskatchewan
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August 22, 2025
CANADA, August 23 - Released on August 22, 2025 Engagement with Asia vital to preserving multibillion-dollar trade relationship Premier Scott Moe will lead a mission in early September to China and Japan to strengthen ties with two of the...
Leaders and policy analysts warn of ACA insurance costs increasing to 75% next year, potentially impacting thousands in eastern Washington
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
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August 22, 2025
Health insurance costs for people who buy individual coverage through the Affordable Care Act could spike next year, affecting thousands of people across Washington state. Policy analysts are warning that the expiration of some premium tax credits...
Minister Barbara Creecy: Announcement of outcome of Transnet’s slot application process
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
Members of the Media, Distinguished Stakeholders, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great excitement that I stand before you today to announce that Transnet, through its operating division Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), has completed...
Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa: National Urban Forum 2025
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
Programme Director, Deputy Minister Masemola, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Leaders of SALGA, SACN, UN-Habitat, and our municipal delegations, Distinguished guests, colleagues, and partners in development, Good morning. It is an...
Minister Thembi Simelane: National Urban Forum
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
Programme Director Minister VF Hlabisa (cohost of the NUF) Honourable Ministers Honourable Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Province Cllr Bheke Stofile, President of SALGA Mayors and Councillors Traditional leaders Mr Oumar Sylla, UN-Habitat Regional...
Secretary Noem: President Trump promised to secure the border. And he's delivered.
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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August 22, 2025
Originally published in USA TODAY. History has immortalized Babe Ruth's “called shot” in the 1932 World Series. The New York Yankees legend extended his arm toward the centerfield bleachers, then crushed a home run to the spot where he pointed. It...
Maryland Department of the Environment Issues New Stormwater Permit for Transportation, Expanding Green Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities
Maryland Department of the Environment
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August 22, 2025
Expanded permit requirements and additional actions advance climate resilience, clean water goals, and healthy communities BALTIMORE (August 22, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today released the next five-year stormwater...
Why American-Made Products Cost More And Why Government Should Still Buy Them
EIN Presswire
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August 22, 2025
MadeInUSA.com highlights the high cost of government-imposed burdens, such as regulations, labor, and taxes, that increase the cost of U.S.-manufactured goods. LEESBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MadeInUSA.com, a...
Restaurants Canada praises Government of Canada for its removal of retaliatory tariffs on food
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 22, 2025
Toronto, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada is pleased with today’s announcement that Canada will lift its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. food products. After months of uncertainty and negative impacts, this long-awaited measure...
Government of Canada and Saskatchewan Meet with Canola Industry Leaders
Government of Saskatchewan
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August 21, 2025
CANADA, August 22 - Released on August 21, 2025 Saskatchewan stands united with canola producers amid Chinese tariffs Today, Premier Scott Moe, along with Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding and Agriculture Minister Daryl...
Minister John Steenhuisen: GCCA Africa Conference 2025 in Durban
South African Government
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August 22, 2025
Good morning, distinguished delegates, industry leaders, government colleagues, and friends of African agriculture. It is both a privilege and a pleasure to address this year’s GCCA Africa Conference. The conversations taking place here matter,...