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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
City of Ekurhuleni Passes R70-Billion 2026/27 Budget Following Political Deadlock
EKURHULENI, Gauteng – After weeks of intense political wrangling and several failed attempts, the City of Ekurhuleni has officially passed its 2026/27 budget. The nearly R70-billion spending plan was approved by the council just days before the new financial year began, averting further uncertainty regarding municipal service delivery and the metro’s financial stability. During the []
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Arise News
· Jul 5, 2026
Aniekan Umana: Akwa Ibom Has Allocated 74% Of Its 2026 Budget To Capital Projects
Akwa Ibom Commissioner for information says 74 of Akwa Ibom’s 2026 budget has been allocated to capital projects.
Nepal News
· Jul 12, 2026
नेपालगन्ज उपमहानगरपालिकाको एक अर्ब ७६ करोडको बजेट पारित
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
KPKT salur RM430.26 juta, pembangunan 80 projek di Negeri Sembilan sejak 2023
SEREMBAN: Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) telah menyalurkan peruntukan berjumlah RM430.26 juta kepada Negeri Sembilan bagi melaksanakan 80 projek pembangunan utama di seluruh negeri ini. Menterinya, Nga Kor Ming berkata, peruntukan tersebut disalurkan sejak tahun 2023 bagi pelaksanaan projek-projek melibatkan pelbagai sektor termasuk pembinaan dan penyenggaraan infrastruktur awam, perumahan rakyat, pembangunan landskap, rumah ibadat ... Read more The post KPKT salur RM430.26 juta, pembangunan 80 projek di Negeri Sembilan sejak 2023 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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· Jul 2, 2026
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Vanguard News
· Jul 10, 2026
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South Africa Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality Governance Crisis Escalates Amid R10-Billion Fraud Allegations
MAHIKENG, NORTH WEST — The Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality governance crisis has reached a critical tipping point as mounting pressure from oversight bodies, forensic investigators, and frustrated residents exposes alleged systemic procurement fraud and unauthorized expenditure. A recent forensic report compiled by Modiboa Attorneys has uncovered widespread irregularities linked to an estimated R10-billion governance []
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Related coverage for "City of Ekurhuleni Passes R70-Billion 2026/27 Budget Following Political Deadlock": Arise News — Aniekan Umana: Akwa Ibom Has Allocated 74% Of Its 2026 Budget To Capital Projects. Nepal News — नेपालगन्ज उपमहानगरपालिकाको एक अर्ब ७६ करोडको बजेट पारित. Utusan Malaysia — KPKT salur RM430.26 juta, pembangunan 80 projek di Negeri Sembilan sejak 2023. Malay Mail — Johor polls: Bukit Batu voters’ election wish list starts with better jobs and ends with smoother roads. Vanguard News — Breaking: Fubara presents N1.85trn 2026 budget. South Africa Today — Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality Governance Crisis Escalates Amid R10-Billion Fraud Allegations