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SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia’s center-right leader secured parliamentary approval to lead a new coalition government in a vote late Sunday. Mickoski, a former professor of engineering, has pledged to continue his center-left predecessors’ efforts to shepherd North Macedonia into the EU. However, VMRO-DPMNE’s questioning of key agreements with neighboring Bulgaria and Greece — both which can block North Macedonia’s accession — could put the brakes on the EU project, said political analyst Petar Arsovski. North Macedonia’s previous government had accepted — but failed to win parliamentary backing for — a Bulgarian demand to recognize a Bulgarian minority through constitutional amendment. In exchange, Bulgaria had agreed to drop its objections to North Macedonia joining the EU.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is expected to welcome up to 300 millionaires in 2024 as the Kingdom continues to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). British consulting firm Henley & Partners said in a report that the Riyadh and Jeddah are gaining popularity among millionaire immigrants, especially from North Africa and the Middle East. In 2024, 128,000 millionaires worldwide are expected to migrate to new countries, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the US being the top destinations. “As the world grapples with a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and social upheaval, millionaires are voting with their feet in record numbers,” said Volek. He added, “In many respects, this great millionaire migration is a leading indicator, signaling a profound shift in the global landscape and the tectonic plates of wealth and power, with far-reaching implications for the future trajectory of the nations they leave behind or those which they make their new home.”

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Egypt cracks down on travel agencies over Hajj trip frauds Published on:Read < 1 minuteThe Egyptian government is set to ban the operation of 16 travel agencies for arranging “fraudulent” Hajj trips to Saudi Arabia for unregistered pilgrims. The statement did not detail which agencies or concerned persons were behind organizing such trips through fraudulence or other illicit means for unregistered pilgrims to Mecca. Madbouly updated that among more than 50,000 registered Egyptian pilgrims, a total of 31 people with “chronic diseases” were confirmed dead. The move came amid media reports of over 600 deaths among unregistered Egyptian pilgrims during their performance of Hajj over the past week under the extreme heatwaves in the Saudi city. Hajj, a pillar of Islam, is annually performed in Mecca by crowds of pilgrims from all over the world.

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Follow us on Image Source : GETTY South African players during the ENG vs SA T20 World Cup game in Gros Islet on June 21, 2024WI vs SA Dream11 Prediction: South Africa will target a semifinal berth when they take on tournament hosts West Indies in the crucial Super 8 game of the T20 World Cup 2024 in North Sound on Sunday, June 23. Both teams remain strong contenders for the semifinal qualification alongside England who will be facing the USA on Sunday morning. South Africa beat England by seven runs in their last game and are leading the Group 2 points table with four points. Nicholas Pooran: The star Caribbean big-hitter continues his red-hot form in this World Cup with the second-highest 227 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 148.36 so far. Pooran smashed 98 runs against Afghanistan in the first-round game and can also bag extra Dream11 points with his wicketkeeping skills.

"And I think it prepares us for obviously certain opportunities that we could get and crossing over the line in those small moments are things that we've never done before. So, it's good to see us getting into that."

However, since women are only permitted to be nurses, that is what she agrees to do alongside her friend “George” Chastain. The deft connections to her previous novels will delight Jenner’s fans in this passionate and poignant story of secrets, sacrifice and true love. Messud’s impeccable ear for dialogue and her vibrant characters, who behave on their own terms, bring this story irresistibly to life. A year later, with other “survivors” who never boarded, Yorick forms a book club in his antiquarian Parisian shop, La Librairie Sirène. Janet Somerville is the author of "How Midsummer Night: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss."

USS Theodore Roosevelt to participate in joint military exercises between the United States, South Korea and Japan. A nuclear-powered United States aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for three-nation exercises aimed at stepping up military training, days after North Korea and Russia signed a mutual defence pact. “The US Navy’s aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt … arrived at the Busan Naval Base on the morning of June 22,” the South Korean Navy said in a statement. The carrier is expected to participate in joint exercises with South Korea and Japan this month. Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years.

Several investment funds focus on tech companies, ranking fifth on the continent in terms of deals and aiming for third place. Casablanca Finance City (CFC)More than 10 public and private investment funds have been created in recent years to support startups. In StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), Morocco has improved its ranking to 34th, indicating significant growth in its startup ecosystem. The fund plans to invest 50 million dollars over the next few years, up from the current 7 million dollars it closed with last year. In addition, companies based in Morocco are expected to grow by 15% by 2024, increasing their total revenues by an estimated 200 million dollars.

One of the biggest Solana-based meme coin presales of 2024, Sealana ($SEAL), is approaching the end of its two-month long ICO funding. Sealana ($SEAL) is a meme coin built on the Solana blockchain, featuring a playful and engaging mascot—a chubby seal involved in crypto trading. How Did Sealana Perform During the Presale – $SEAL Price HistorySealana began its crypto presale on May 1st, introducing the $SEAL token to the market. Sealana Price Prediction for 2024, 2025, 2026 – SummarisedIn 2024, Sealana is expected to launch on decentralised exchanges like Raydium and Jupiter, which could lead to an initial price surge. Sealana Price Prediction for 2024Sealana is set to debut on decentralised exchanges like Raydium and Jupiter in five days.

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Two held after woman seriously injured in fireLincolnshire Police has made two arrestsTwo people have been arrested after a woman suffered serious injuries during a fire. The blaze broke out at a property in Lincoln Road, North Hykeham, at about 11:00 BST. The victim, in her 60s, was taken to Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham. Lincolnshire Police said a 36-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were being held in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.

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