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A teenage asylum seeker has been sentenced to seven months in prison for producing cannabis after being recruited through a TikTok advert. Eraldo Daci, 18, had been under the care of social services in Oxford since the age of 15 and was unable to work in the UK due to
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Sabrin Khalif, a recent high school and college graduate, has achieved a remarkable milestone. Despite facing challenges as a first-generation student, she has demonstrated unwavering determination and a passion for making a difference. Khalif's story is one of perseverance, as she worked tirelessly to achieve her goals, often
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Bangladesh has set its sights on enhancing the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as drivers of sustainable growth and innovation. On International MSME Day 2025, government officials and experts from various organizations emphasized the importance of aligning SMEs with global standards, fostering entrepreneurship, and providing support in areas
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Over the past decade, a venture leader has made significant strides in transforming Nigeria's economic landscape through job creation, entrepreneurship, and wealth distribution. With a focus on community building and innovation, the leader's ventures have catalyzed Nigeria's startup ecosystem, reducing barriers to entry in
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Tsolo Thakeli's video campaign against Lesotho's high unemployment rate has made him an enemy of the prime minister, Sam Matekane. Thakeli's social media posts and videos questioning Matekane's job creation promises have resulted in his arrest, re-arrest, and charges of sedition. Despite
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Young people in Uganda, who make up 77 percent of the population, face limited job opportunities, exacerbated by environmental challenges and population growth. The country's struggle with youth unemployment is further worsened by climate-related disasters, leaving young people vulnerable to food insecurity and joblessness. However, clean energy innovations
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Boursa Kuwait and the Kuwait Financial Centre, Markaz, have joined forces with CODED Academy to sponsor the fifth edition of the UNICODE Program, a coding and programming initiative targeting over 300 university students and recent graduates across three cohorts from August to October 2025. The program, hosted at Boursa Kuwait&
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The city of Jersey City is directing $500,000 from its cannabis businesses to fund various summer programs for local youth. The funding will be distributed through the Partnership for Healthier JC, a public-private initiative that focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of Jersey City residents. The programs will
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The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau in Hong Kong has introduced the HYAB -- United Nations Volunteer Internship Programme to provide local university students with six-month volunteer placements in different UN agencies. The Programme aims to nurture a new generation of young people with global perspectives, an aspiring mindset, and
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The Pakistan netball team has made a name for themselves in the Asian Youth Netball Championship 2025, delivering a string of impressive victories, including a comprehensive 91-6 win over host nation South Korea. This win marks their third consecutive triumph in the tournament, solidifying their position at the top of
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As violent anti-government demonstrations have highlighted, millions of idle youth in the country are ready to cause chaos and loot businesses, largely due to acute joblessness. Experts suggest that creating jobs for these young people is the key to resolving the crisis. However, the dynamics of the conflict between the
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As summer breaks leave children swimming in a sea of virtual reality, parents are increasingly concerned about their mental wellness. The excessive consumption of digital media has become a pressing issue, with children losing their balance between online and offline life. Research suggests that excessive screen time can lead to
