Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1925, Sid Smith, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 2004) was born. In 1933, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2013) was born. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1953, Piyasvasti Amranand, Thai businessman and politician, Thai Minister of Energy was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Veteran journalist, former NSC official named CNA chairman: Ministry
Taipei, June 24 (CNA) The Ministry of Culture on Wednesday announced Chiang Chun-nan (江春男), a media veteran and former National Security Council (NSC) deputy secretary-general, has been named chairman of the state-funded Central News Agency (CNA).
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Focus Taiwan
· Jul 1, 2026
Chiang Chun-nan takes helm of CNA board, Anne Hu reappointed president
Taipei, July 1 (CNA) The newly appointed board of the Central News Agency (CNA), led by Chairman Chiang Chun-nan (江春男), convened its first meeting on Wednesday and approved the reappointment of incumbent President Anne Hu (胡婉玲).
ZNS Bahamas
· Jun 25, 2026
BHTA Meets New Minister of Tourism: Discuss “Aligned Perspectives and Objectives”
Senior executives from The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) Leadership team including, President of the BHTA, Jackson Weech, Immediate Past President, Robert ‘Sandy’ Sands, VP for Family Islands, Victor Karavias, Promotion Board partners; Kerry Fountain, Executive Director of The Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board (BOIPB), Joy Jibrilu, CEO, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB) and BHTA EVP, Suzanne Pattusch, met [] The post BHTA Meets New Minister of Tourism: Discuss “Aligned Perspectives and Objectives” appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
KLIF – 570AM – Dallas
· Jul 10, 2026
Tarrant County Democratic Vice Chair Faces Backlash Over Post About Raising Black Children Around White People
Tarrant County Democratic Party Vice Chair Patrice Jones is pictured beside a screenshot of a Facebook post attributed to her account. | Image by DXA ...
BERNAMA
· Jul 3, 2026
General : Azam Baki Is Still A Member Of NFCC Advisory Board - NFCC DG
KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The National Anti-Financial Crime Centre (NFCC) today clarified that former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki remains a member of its Advisory Board.
DNyuz
· Jun 23, 2026
Former Iowa news anchor clarifies viral departure, insists he was not ‘quitting on-air’
Former Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan released a statement clarifying his now-viral farewell from KWQC TV6 on Friday. “Facts matter,” Nolan began his statement on Monday. “Journalism matters. Being truthful matters. That was my message on Friday, and now it’s being twisted to fit whatever ideology people want. I was not going to speak on the virality of my []
Watchdog Uganda
· Jun 25, 2026
Lawyer David F.K. Mpanga Appointed Chairperson of Ecobank Uganda Board
Kampala – Ecobank Uganda Limited has appointed veteran lawyer and corporate leader David Frederick Kisitu Mpanga as the new Chairperson of its Board of Directors. The appointment, announced by the bank, underscores Ecobank’s commitment to reinforcing its governance framework with seasoned leadership capable of driving strategic growth in Uganda’s rapidly evolving banking landscape. In its [] The post Lawyer David F.K. Mpanga Appointed Chairperson of Ecobank Uganda Board appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
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Related coverage for "Veteran journalist, former NSC official named CNA chairman: Ministry": Focus Taiwan — Chiang Chun-nan takes helm of CNA board, Anne Hu reappointed president. ZNS Bahamas — BHTA Meets New Minister of Tourism: Discuss “Aligned Perspectives and Objectives”. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — Tarrant County Democratic Vice Chair Faces Backlash Over Post About Raising Black Children Around White People. BERNAMA — General : Azam Baki Is Still A Member Of NFCC Advisory Board - NFCC DG. DNyuz — Former Iowa news anchor clarifies viral departure, insists he was not ‘quitting on-air’. Watchdog Uganda — Lawyer David F.K. Mpanga Appointed Chairperson of Ecobank Uganda Board