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Israel’s Ban on International Journalists in Gaza Sparks UN Outcry Over Media Blackout
teleSUR
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June 7, 2025
UNRWA condemns Israel’s ban on international journalists entering Gaza as “a ban on reporting the truth.” This unprecedented media blackout fuels misinformation and hides the reality of the devastating conflict. Independent reporting is vital to...
UNESCO geopark hopeful: Northern Samar showcases Biri rocks as a world-class natural wonder
Politiko
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June 7, 2025
By CESAR “Boyet” Loverita NEW YORK — A hidden gem in the Visayas is finally getting the national and global recognition it deserves. The stunning rock formations of Biri Island, sculpted by centuries of wind, waves, and seismic activity, have...
Global leaders convene in France to boost coastal disaster resilience
India Today
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June 7, 2025
The seventh International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) opened in France's Nice on Saturday, gathering over 350 delegates from governments, UN agencies and development banks to focus on building disaster-resilient...
UN Resident Coordinator’s Visit Shared Digital Transformation, and Education
TNN Bermuda
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June 7, 2025
As part of his official visit to Bermuda, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Bermuda, Jamaica, The Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mr. Dennis Zulu, continued his series of engagements with key Government...
World : UNRWA Slams Israeli Ban On Foreign Media Access To Gaza
Bernama
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June 7, 2025
ANKARA, June 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), on Saturday condemned Israel's ongoing ban on international journalists entering Gaza, calling it an unprecedented...
Global fashion looks to India: National Mission Committee established in support of sustainable textiles
Apparel Resources
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June 7, 2025
Image Courtesy: Sangri Today As part of a bold campaign to establish India as the Responsible Fashion Business Capital by 2030, the International Fashion Business Exchange Council (IFBEC) convened its National Mission Committee (NMC) on World...
UN warns tree planting may backfire as climate fix, says wildfire risks could make it worse
Asianet Newsable
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June 7, 2025
synopsis A new UN-affiliated report warns that planting trees to fight climate change may backfire by increasing wildfire risks. Poor monitoring and outdated science could turn forests from carbon sinks into dangerous carbon emitters. Tree...
UN Food Agency seeks $46 million to avert worsening hunger crisis in Haiti
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 7, 2025
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently appealing for US$46 million to support two million Haitians facing severe food insecurity, including 8,500 people classified at the most catastrophic level of hunger. The appeal was made by...
Government Declares National Emergency on Rising Child Abuse Cases
Sierraloaded
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June 7, 2025
The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, has issued a strong public notice highlighting the urgent need to address a disturbing rise in violence and abuse against children across the country. In a...
World News | India Central to Key Supply Chains; Must Be Part of G7 Discussions: Canadian PM Carney
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
Ottawa, Jun 7 (PTI) India is the fifth largest economy in the world and it is central to a number of critical global supply chains, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said, arguing that the leadership of the country must be part of...
World Food Safety Day underlines ‘Science in Action’
Tehran Times
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June 7, 2025
TEHRAN – Observed annually on June 7, the World Food Safety Day 2025 is themed ‘Food safety: science in action’, highlighting that science is at the heart of food safety. Science plays a vital role in protecting public health. It helps us...
World News | Pak Govt Official Claims Former PM Imran Khan's Party Not in Position to Launch Agitation
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
Islamabad, Jun 7 (PTI) A senior government official on Saturday said that the incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan's party was in no position to launch a protest movement in the country. The comments by Rana Sanaullah, Special Assistant...
World Environment Day: Imo govt commissions waste recycling, training centre
The Sun Nigeria
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June 7, 2025
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Imo State government has commissioned a waste recycling and training centre which will provide hands-on skills to youths on how to convert plastic, cans, and paper into useful products. While commissioning the skill...
World Bank Delegation Reviews Agarwood Sector in North Tripura
Northeast Today
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June 7, 2025
Agartala, June 07, 2025: A three-member delegation from the World Bank visited the Kadamtala area of North Tripura on Friday to assess the agarwood sector and explore its development potential. The visit was part of a broader project focusing on...
World News | Pak Govt Raises Salaries of NA Speaker, Senate Chairman to 1.3 Mn: Report
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
Islamabad, Jun 7 (PTI) The Pakistani government has formally raised the monthly salaries of the National Assembly speaker and the Senate chairman to Rs 1.3 million, according to a media report on Saturday. The new salary marks a significant rise...
UN scientists propose ‘minerals trust’ to power green energy, protect communities
Mongabay
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June 7, 2025
Rapidly scaling up renewable energy to limit future warming requires a sharp increase in the supply of critical minerals like cobalt, nickel and lithium for technologies including solar panels, battery storage and electric vehicles. Yet sourcing...
World News | Eid Has No Meaning Amid State Repression, Says PoJK Activist Amjad Ayub Mirza
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
London [UK], June 7 (ANI): As millions prepare to mark Eid with joy and tradition, Amjad Ayub Mirza, a leading activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), has declared the occasion hollow for those living under state repression in...
World News | Germany Has Come out Very Strongly in Endorsing India's Position on Fight Against Terrorism: Ambassador Ajit Gupte
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
Berlin [Germany], June 7 (ANI): India's Ambassador to Germany, Ajit Gupte, expressed strong optimism regarding the visit of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, calling it a significant step in strengthening ties between the...
World | Jun 07, 2025 | 8 min read The Big, Beautiful Break-up
Ahmedabad Mirror
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News World #Washington: Amid the widening rift between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the latter backed calls to impeach Trump and instate vice president Vance in his place. There were reports about the two talking on phone on...
World News | India-UK FTA Will Propel Bilateral Trade, Strengthen Supply Chains: Jaishankar During Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary
Latestly
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June 7, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Noting that the recent conclusion of the India-UK FTA and the Double Contribution Convention is truly a milestone, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday it will propel two-way trade and investment...