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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Internet blackout is tool of desperate regime to isolate Iranians, say experts

Experts argue that the recent internet blackout in Iran is primarily a tactic by the regime to suppress communication and control the narrative amidst escalating conflict.

Mar 2 • 17:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa CDC Backs Zimbabwe, Zambia Over U.S. Health Deal Dispute

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports Zimbabwe and Zambia in their disagreements with the US government regarding a new health cooperation framework, citing concerns about transparency and national sovereignty.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Minister visited the ground zero of ‘Fusarium’: the situation is under control

The Ecuadorian government is actively monitoring and controlling the spread of Fusarium R4T in El Oro, using drones and maintaining strict phytosanitary protocols.

Mar 2 • 00:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran goes dark amid 'regime paranoia', blackout follows Israeli, US strikes on compound

Iran experienced a significant internet blackout following Israeli and U.S. military strikes targeting regime infrastructure, leading to a decline in connectivity as the government sought to control information.

Mar 1 • 02:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

"It is time to take control of your destiny," says Donald Trump to Iranians

Donald Trump urged the Iranian people to overthrow their government during a speech addressing recent bombings from U.S. and Israeli forces.

Feb 28 • 11:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

US, Israel attack Iran as Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government’

The U.S. and Israel conducted airstrikes against Iran, coinciding with President Trump's calls for Iranians to seize control of their government.

Feb 28 • 10:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Trump encourages Iranians to rebel: 'It is time to take control of your destiny'

Donald Trump urged Iranians to overthrow their government while announcing military operations against Iran aimed at preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Feb 28 • 08:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Trump claims attacks against Iran aim to 'defend the American people' and encourages Iranians to 'take control of their government'

Donald Trump stated that joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran are intended to protect the American people from threats posed by the Iranian regime.

Feb 28 • 08:43 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Donald Trump confirms attacks against Iran: Calls on Iranians to take control of their government

Donald Trump confirmed U.S. military actions against Iran to destroy its nuclear program and urged Iranians to take control of their government amid ongoing protests and violence.

Feb 28 • 08:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The goal of the US in Iran is the overthrow of the mullahs' regime – “When we finish, the government will be yours,” Trump tells the Iranian people

President Trump has expressed that the objective of US strikes in Iran is to topple the mullah regime, urging the Iranian people to seize control of their country.

Feb 28 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

From Anthropic, no to weapons with Artificial Intelligence. The White House: 'Stop the contracts'

Anthropic has refused to hand over control of armaments to AI, prompting backlash from Trump regarding government contracts.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Conflict between Mitsotakis and Androulakis in the shadow of the wiretapping decision

The government is facing pressure from the opposition Pasok party over energy issues, particularly regarding price control and energy security, amidst escalating tensions following a recent judicial ruling on surveillance.

Feb 27 • 03:25 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Storting is awaiting new Epstein responses

The Storting's control and constitutional committee will wait to send new questions to the government until the Foreign Ministry has answered existing inquiries.

Feb 26 • 12:49 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Zimbabwe bans the export of all its raw minerals, including lithium

Zimbabwe has imposed a ban on the export of all raw minerals, particularly lithium, to strengthen government control over its critical mining resources.

Feb 26 • 11:34 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Delays over federal gun ‘buyback’ program contributed to ‘diminished’ support, minister says

Canada's public safety minister cites delays in the federal gun buyback program as a reason for decreased support among police and public confusion.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Arrest in Indiana: Former US Fighter Pilot Allegedly Trained Chinese Pilots

A former elite US fighter pilot has been arrested for allegedly training pilots of the Chinese military without the required government approval.

Feb 26 • 05:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Hong Kong ‘throws’ José Mulino for taking away 2 ports from the Panama Canal: ‘Respect the contracts’

The Government of Hong Kong has expressed strong protests to Panama over the control of two ports taken from CK Hutchison, following a Supreme Court ruling in Panama.

Feb 25 • 15:33 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Zimbabwe bans all raw mineral exports with immediate effect

Zimbabwe has implemented an immediate ban on all raw mineral exports, aimed primarily at enhancing state control over critical resources.

Feb 25 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government and CFM dispute control of proficiency exam in medicine in the Senate

The Brazilian Senate's Social Affairs Committee is revisiting the creation of a proficiency exam for newly graduated physicians.

Feb 25 • 09:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sánchez and Feijóo clash in the control session over the declassification of the documents from 23-F

In a heated parliamentary session, Spanish leaders Sánchez and Feijóo exchanged accusations regarding government transparency and the declassification of historical documents.

Feb 25 • 08:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What do the repeated dismissals reveal about the nature of governance in South Sudan?

The article discusses the recent dismissals of government officials in South Sudan under President Salva Kiir, suggesting they reflect strategic moves to maintain control amid ongoing conflict and speculation about succession.

Feb 25 • 08:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Russia initiates investigation against the founder of Telegram

The Russian government has launched an investigation against Telegram's founder Pavel Durov, accusing the messaging platform of being infiltrated by Western and Ukrainian intelligence agencies.

Feb 25 • 07:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government fears losing control over the end of the 6x1 work schedule after Motta embraces the proposal

The Brazilian government is concerned about losing control over a proposal to end the 6x1 work schedule after House Speaker Hugo Motta adopted an alternative legislative text that cannot be vetoed by the president.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Angola: Reject Bill To Restrict Civil Society

The Angolan parliament has passed a bill that would grant the government extensive control over NGOs, prompting Human Rights Watch to urge the president to reject it in favor of international standards.

Feb 25 • 03:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government has responded to several Epstein questions

The Norwegian government has answered several questions from the parliamentary control and constitutional committee regarding the Epstein documents.

Feb 24 • 19:49 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government has responded to several Epstein questions. Check what they are writing.

The Norwegian government has provided responses to questions from the Control and Constitutional Committee regarding the handling of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 19:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Rally against federal gun prohibitions, buyback planned for Saturday in Quebec City

A rally opposing federal gun prohibitions and buyback programs is set to take place in Quebec City, highlighting tensions between gun owners and government policies.

Feb 24 • 11:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

The US will complete military withdrawal from Syria in the near future

The US plans to withdraw its troops from Syria, with reports indicating it will be completed within a month amid increased Syrian government control in the region.

Feb 24 • 05:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Panama takes control of two ports previously managed by a company connected to China – Transition period with operation by Maersk and MSC

The Panamanian government has taken control of two ports at the entrances of the Panama Canal, canceling concessions held by a subsidiary of CK Hutchison, and temporarily transferring operations to major shipping companies A.P. Moller-Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping.

Feb 24 • 05:27 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Panama orders control of canal ports operated by Hong Kong firm after Supreme Court ruling

The Panamanian government has ordered the seizure of two canal ports operated by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison following a Supreme Court ruling declaring their operating concession unconstitutional.

Feb 23 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government reinforces barriers against witch broom in Amapá

The Amapá government is intensifying phytosanitary barriers in its municipalities to control the spread of witch broom disease, which has been identified in 10 out of 16 municipalities in the state.

Feb 23 • 13:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Preventing 'Distorted Law' for Improper Purposes, but Concerns Over Abuse of Control Measures for Judges and Prosecutors

The South Korean government is advancing legislation that could penalize judges and prosecutors for what is deemed 'distorted law', raising concerns about potential abuse and the disruption of judicial independence.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What does the evacuation of the Al-Hol camp mean politically and security-wise for Damascus?

The evacuation of the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria signifies a shift in control from the Syrian Democratic Forces to the Syrian government, raising new political and security concerns.

Feb 22 • 16:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Local Election D-100... Democrats say 'End of Insurrection', Government's judgment by the People’s Power Party

As South Korea's local elections approach in 100 days, the Democratic Party aims to secure a decisive victory to bolster the government's reform agenda, while the People’s Power Party seeks to maintain control of key local powers amidst ongoing challenges.

Feb 22 • 13:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sanders: Artificial Intelligence is Causing Humans to Lose Control of Planet Earth

US Senator Bernie Sanders has called for urgent government action to limit the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence due to its significant risks to society.

Feb 22 • 08:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Military Special Investigation Unit charges former head of the Defense Security Command with directing seizure of the Central Election Commission

The Military Special Investigation Unit has charged several military personnel, including former Defense Security Command chief Jeong Seong-woo, for directing an effort to seize control of the Central Election Commission and the National Assembly during the state of emergency.

Feb 22 • 04:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Syria: The government takes control of an airport held by the Kurds

The Syrian government has regained control of the Qamishli airport from Kurdish forces amid ongoing military operations in the region.

Feb 21 • 20:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Peru cancels million-dollar purchase of riot control vehicles and tanks

The Peruvian government has annulled a $30.7 million contract for the purchase of riot-control vehicles and tanks due to irregularities in the procurement process.

Feb 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano releases N99m for dog rabies vaccination

The Kano State Government of Nigeria has allocated ₦99 million to vaccinate at least 10,000 dogs as part of its anti-rabies control program.

Feb 21 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expired Cheeses Found for Sale in Supermarket in Fortaleza

A government inspection uncovered expired cheeses being sold at a supermarket in Fortaleza, Brazil, prompting a statement from the store about its quality control measures.

Feb 21 • 14:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Portuguese group Mota-Engil negotiates with the government for a railway, port, and mine in Bahia rejected by Vale

Mota-Engil is in final negotiations with the Brazilian federal government to gain control over significant infrastructure projects in Bahia.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Is China’s ‘reverse Great Firewall’ quietly blocking global access to official data?

A recent study reveals that many Chinese government websites are becoming increasingly inaccessible from outside the country, indicating a potential effort by the Chinese government to control information accessibility.

Feb 20 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

UN advocates for 'human control' of AI; US rejects

The UN promotes a new committee for 'human control' over artificial intelligence, a proposal rejected by the US government.

Feb 20 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

UN advocates for 'human control' of artificial intelligence, but idea is rejected by the United States

The UN Secretary-General announced a new commission aimed at establishing 'human control' over artificial intelligence during a summit in India, although the proposal has been dismissed by the United States government.

Feb 20 • 10:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Havlíček: The government will take steps to gain full control of ČEZ

Czech Deputy Minister Havlíček announces government plans to gain full control over the energy company ČEZ.

Feb 20 • 09:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

15 Years in Service: Cat Larry Holds the Position

Larry the cat has served as the Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street for 15 years, helping to control the rodent population in the vicinity of the British government's headquarters.

Feb 20 • 08:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

According to the Minister of Education, Estonia is against Chat Control

Estonia's Minister of Education Kristina Kallas announced the country's opposition to the Chat Control proposal during a government press conference.

Feb 19 • 14:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

US to withdraw all troops from Syria — Report

The United States plans to withdraw all its troops from Syria within the next two months as control shifts to the Syrian government.

Feb 19 • 06:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Media: USA withdraws all forces from Syria

The United States is reportedly planning to withdraw all of its 1,000 troops from Syria within the next two months as the Syrian government expands its control.

Feb 19 • 04:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Sources: USA withdraws soldiers from Syria

The United States is planning to withdraw its approximately 1,000 soldiers stationed in Syria as the Syrian government has extended its control over the country.

Feb 19 • 04:41 UTC

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