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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Lawmakers trained in trauma recovery to strengthen legislative impact
Participants in a group photo after the closing session | Courtesy photo By Alan Clement More than 50 South Sudanese lawmakers completed trauma counseling training in Juba, aiming to strengthen emotional resilience and improve legislative capacity...

Angelina Jolie Starrer ‘Couture’ Sells To Key Markets For HanWay Ahead Of Toronto World Premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of its world premiere at Toronto this weekend, we can reveal that HanWay Films has closed key international sales on Couture, Alice Winocour’s high-fashion drama, starring Oscar winner Angelina Jolie. International sales confirmed...

Anyone who claims to love Bol Mel or Adut Kiir should just reconcile the two (Part 2)
President Kiir and VP Bol Mel are two but inseparable; You can either Love them as One or Hate Them as Two. By Ariik Atekdit, Juba, South Sudan Saturday, 30 August 2025 (PW) — In South Sudan when President Kiir is taking it so low and slowly; they...

Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton set to withdraw from England squad with injury, says Oliver Glasner
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says Adam Wharton will not report for England duty this week after sustaining an adductor injury in his side’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday. Wharton was named in England head coach Thomas Tuchel’s squad...

Uruguay vs Peru live stream: how to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier online from anywhere
Having won just two of their 16 Conmebol qualifiers so far, Peru are on the brink of missing out on yet another World Cup. They did, however, beat Uruguay, whose form over the past 12 months has been utterly horrendous. Marcelo Bielsa's men have...

Can Adut Salva Kiir (ASK ) Deliver on The Hype Amidst Econom...
A wave of unprecedented public fervor has greeted the appointment of Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit as Presidential Envoy on Special Programs. In over fourteen years of closely observing South Sudan’s political landscape- from the days of hard press to...

Goal and Highlights for Angola 0-1 Libya in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this World Cup Qualifying match, which continues in full swing here on VAVEL! Stay tuned for more matches from the competition throughout the week. Good afternoon, and see you next...

Opinion| Athian Diing Athian is the right man, picked at the right time
South Sudan is undergoing one of the severest economic crises since the independence declaration, as evidenced by currency depreciation leading to hyperinflation and skyrocketing of prices of basic commodities such as food, medicines, and fuel....

Everything you need to know about Nigeria and Rwanda clash
Nigeria continue their push for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face Rwanda in what promises to be a decisive fixture. The Super Eagles were left frustrated in their last outing, as Tawanda Blessing Chirewa’s late strike forced them...

Highlights and goals: São Tomé and Príncipe 2-3 Equatorial Guinea in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
TRANSMISSION ENDS Thank you very much for joining us for our coverage of this African 2026 World Cup qualifier between the São Tomé and Príncipe national team and the Equatorial Guinea national team. Stay tuned for all the latest sports news on...

Why did An Garda Síochána give money to Cognyte, an Israeli surveillance company?
The State has traditionally been extremely reluctant to release details about its use of spyware against Irish citizens. Last year, then minister for justice Helen McEntee refused to confirm whether the State uses such technology, although she...

Former Man Utd star officially switches allegiance from England and set for immediate baptism of fire
AARON WAN-BISSAKA is set for a baptism of fire after switching his allegiance from England. The full-back left Manchester United in 2024 as he sealed a £15million move to West Ham. 6 Aaron Wan-Bissaka has switched allegiance from England to DR...

Excitement builds with one year to go to Women's World Cup in Berlin
MIES (Switzerland) - The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 is set to be a spectacular showpiece event as the 16 best teams on the planet fight it out in Berlin, Germany next year for the coveted silverware. Set to take place between September...

“We have won the race” – Amin unseats Maduot in SSFF comeback
Author: James Atem Kuir | Published: 1 hour ago Francis Amin Michael, newly elected president of SSFF - Photo credit: SSFF Francis Amin has been elected as the new president of the South Sudan Football Federation, defeating outgoing president...

Netanyahu Has Found No Country Willing to Take Gaza’s Displaced
Even US President Donald Trump seems to have lost his patience with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, offering him both a note and a piece of advice. He said: “They’re gonna have to get that war over with. But it is hurting Israel....

Poor and tiny, yet rich in resources, Burundi lobbies for US investment
In recent years, Rwanda has generated global admiration for its success in dramatically reducing poverty, fighting corruption, luring tourism and leading the way in telecom and infrastructure investment. Its capital, Kigali, is considered the...

Murkowski ‘Strongly’ Objects to Trump Administration’s $5 Billion Foreign Aid Rescission
Sen. Lisa Murkowski joined Sen. Susan Collins in opposing the White House plan to cancel billions in aid, warning it undermines Congress’ budget authority. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) sharply criticized the Trump...

Opinion| Health services delivery prospects following Adut Kiir’s appointment
The appointment of Adut Salva Kiir Mayardit as Senior Presidential Envoy on special programs comes at a time when South Sudan is at a crossroads, both politically and socially. For decades, the conversation about national development has often...

Claims of ‘Genocide’ and Intentional Starvation Are Used to Wage War Against Israel
On Monday, the International Association of Genocide Scholars declared that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza. But as usual, it was another bogus report relying on information from Hamas. One of its members, Sara Brown, even said that the...