Japan, Netherlands leaders agree to deepen security, economic ties

The leaders of Japan and the Netherlands agreed Monday that the two nations will further security and economic cooperation based on a new action plan, underscoring the importance of longstanding bilateral ties amid unprecedented global challenges. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said unilateral attempts to change the status quo…

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The Plateau tragedy and the perils of polarised media narratives, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi

…the media must always uphold the ethics of the journalism profession by ensuring balanced and objective reporting on all issues, particularly those involving sensitive ethno-religious and communal conflicts. Giving disproportionate publicity to one side, while underreporting the other, misleads the public and distorts the true picture of events. The recent wave of violent attacks in…

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Spy drones may be taken out with ‘force’ by homeowners in Florida under new bill

A new Florida Senate bill would allow homeowners in the state to use “reasonable force” to take down drones that violate a homeowner’s right to privacy. According to Fox News, the Florida bill provides additional regulations regarding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and increases the number of locations that are protected against drone…

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