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Global Governance Initiative a timely call
China Daily Global
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JIN DING/CHINA DAILY President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Governance Initiative at a critical moment in history — at a time when the international system is unable to manage global challenges, from climate change and pandemics to economic...
Government, Stakeholders Assure Tech Startups Of Technical, Funding Supports
Leadership
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September 9, 2025
The federal government and stakeholders in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector have assured local tech startups of technical and funding support to scale globally. The experts, who spoke on the sidelines of the just...
World News | EAM Jaishankar Urges BRICS to Stabilise Global Economy, Push Reforms
Latestly
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September 9, 2025
New Delhi [India], September 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the virtual BRICS Leaders' Summit on Monday, raised concerns over global instability caused by conflicts, economic...
UN rights chief slams Zionists for using ‘genocidal rhetoric’ on Gaza
Kuwait Times
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September 8, 2025
Turk calls for decisive international action, says occupied Palestinian territory ‘a graveyard’ GENEVA: The UN rights chief accused Zionist officials on Monday of using overt “genocidal rhetoric” about Gaza and called for decisive international...
UN Rights Office condemns killings of protesters in Nepal
Khabarhub
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September 9, 2025
KATHMANDU: The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has expressed concern over the killing of protesters in Nepal on Monday and has urged the government to conduct a swift and transparent investigation into the...
UN human rights chief condemns ‘mass killing’
Gulf Daily News Online
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The United Nations human rights chief condemned Israel yesterday for ‘mass killing’ of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and ‘hindering of sufficient lifesaving aid’, saying the country had a case to answer before the International Court of Justice....
UN rights chief warns of 'catastrophic' conditions in Sudan’s El Fasher
The Nation
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September 9, 2025
The UN human rights chief on Monday called the situation in Sudan’s Darfur region “catastrophic” and warned of widespread atrocities as fighting between the army and paramilitary forces intensifies. Briefing the Human Rights Council in Geneva,...
Global Sumud Flotilla boat struck by suspected drone off Tunisia, crew safe, say organisers
The Malaysian Star
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September 9, 2025
WASHINGTON (Bernama-Anadolu): One of the main vessels of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) known as the "Family Boat" was struck by what is suspected to be a drone off the coast of Tunisia, its organisers said late Monday (Sept 8). According to...
World Literacy Day: Over 500 pupils to benefit in Rivers
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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September 9, 2025
More than 500 pupils in Rivers State are set to benefit from the Sun Books Literacy Initiative, launched yesterday by Heirs Energies Limited and the World Literacy Foundation (WLF) to mark World Literacy Day 2025. The pupils, drawn from Central...
Global Space Leaders Converge in Paris for Novaspace Summits
SpaceNews
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September 8, 2025
When the global space community looks ahead to September, all eyes turn to Paris. From September 15–19, 2025, the French capital will become the decision-making hub of the space domain, bringing together more than 1,800 leaders, 250+ speakers, and...
World : Cambodia’s Techo International Airport Begins Operations On Auspicious Day
Bernama
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September 9, 2025
By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Cambodia unveiled its prestigious RM6 billion (US$1.5 billion) infrastructure project, the Techo International Airport, with flight operations beginning today, marking a milestone in regional...
World News | Nepal Protests: Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari Resigns
Latestly
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September 9, 2025
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 9 (ANI): Nepal's Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari on Tuesday resigned from his post, condemning the government's crackdown that led to the deaths of 19 people during 'Gen Z' protests across Kathmandu and other...
World : Nepal Lifts Ban On Social Media Platforms After Protests Left 19 Dead
Bernama
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September 9, 2025
KATHMANDU (Nepal), Sept 9 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Nepal’s government lifted ban on social media platforms Tuesday a day after violent street protests that left at least 19 people killed, the Kyodo News reported. Some of the world’s largest platforms,...
World News | Bangladesh Allows Export of 1,200 Tonnes of Hilsa to India Ahead of Durga Puja
Latestly
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September 9, 2025
Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 9 (ANI): Bangladesh has decided to allow the export of 1,200 tonnes of Hilsa fish, locally known as ilish to India ahead of Durga Puja. "The government has taken a policy decision to conditionally export 1,200 (one...
World’s Largest Pension Funds Top 2021 Record
PLANSPONSOR - New York
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The largest 300 pension funds in the world collectively managed $24.4 trillion in 2024, according to a new report from WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute. These investors saw their assets surpass the previous record of $23.6 trillion, set in 2021,...
World AFP Macron scrambles to find new French PM after Bayrou ousted
Yahoo News
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President Emmanuel Macron will accept the resignation of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Tuesday after his government was ejected in a confidence vote, with the French leader rushing to find a successor and stave off a new political crisis. On...
World : French PM Francois Bayrou Loses Confidence Vote Over Budget Cuts
Bernama
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September 9, 2025
PARIS, Sept 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly over his budget proposal seeking to save billions of euros annually in government spending, reported Xinhua....
Government turns off water taps in parts of B.C. as low flows threaten salmon
Global News
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September 9, 2025
By Wolfgang Depner The Canadian Press Posted September 8, 2025 9:14 pm 1 min read The provincial government has ordered some farmers and other users in southern B.C. to turn off their water taps, because “severe low flows” are threatening...
World News | Taiwan Detects 3 Chinese Aircraft, 6 Vessels, 1 Official Ship Near Its Territory
Latestly
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September 9, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], September 9 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said it detected three Chinese military aircraft, six Chinese naval vessels, and one official ship operating in its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday. As...
World AFP Thaksin termination? Prison term latest chapter in political odyssey
Yahoo News
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Loved and loathed in almost equal measure, Thaksin Shinawatra transformed Thai politics in the early 2000s with populist policies that won him and his party loyalty from the rural masses. But that success came at a cost: he and his family were...