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4 days ago | tnj.com | Mary Brown |Kenneth John

Cartier Women’s Initiative AwardThe Cartier Women’s Initiative Award is a global program that focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs. The benefits of this program not only include financial assistance but also mentorship. Women entrepreneurs from all over the world can apply for the program. Women who are aiming to start or expand a business with having social or environmental impact are eligible for the program. It provides benefits up to $200,000 along with mentoring and support.

6 days ago | tnj.com | Kenneth John |Mary Brown

India and Pakistan concluded a significant diplomatic achievement that saw them agree to a ceasefire, which would bring an end to weeks of escalation of militancy, which involved attacks on military bases, civilian settlements, and important infrastructure within the Line of Control. President Donald Trump officially declared the U.S.-led ceasefire on 10 May following a “long night of diplomacy,” which he stated.

6 days ago | tnj.com | Kenneth John |Mary Brown

IMF Approves $1.4B Loan: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 10, 2025 approved a new $1.4 billion loan for Pakistan under its climate resilience fund. The move is seen as an international financial endorsement of Pakistan’s economic future. The approval was made despite India’s vehement protest against so-called risks of abuse of the funds. The new aid is part of a larger $7 billion program. The IMF also approved favorably the first phase of that economic plan.

6 days ago | tnj.com | Kenneth John |Mary Brown

The Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 is in the news again. It was launched in March 1972, and the space object has been circling Earth for more than half a century. Initially, it was part of a Venus mission. But the mission did not go very far after launch. It has remained trapped in low Earth orbit since then. And now, the satellite is finally coming back. Experts says that Kosmos 482 will enter Earth’s atmosphere shortly. The estimated window ranges from 10 p.m. ET on Friday to 6:30 a.m. ET on Saturday.

1 week ago | tnj.com | Mary Brown |Kenneth John

Black-Owned Gyms: Fitness is given utmost importance in today’s time. Amid unpredictable illnesses and circumstances, our bodies should be immune enough to fight against them. Not only that, fitness is maintained to keep our bodies active, fight diseases, and increase our concentration power. In America, many people are realizing the importance of fitness and thus, want to join gym or fitness studios. To help you, we have listed some fitness locations that are Black-owned in Houston.