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World News | Four Baloch Fighters Killed in Intense Gun Battle with Pro-government Militia in Barkhan
Latestly
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June 8, 2025
Barkhan (Balochistan) [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Four Baloch fighters were killed in a fierce clash with a "state-backed" armed group in Balochistan's Barkhan district on Friday, reports The Balochistan Post. The confrontation occurred in the...
Another shocker from Pakistan; Sharif government gives 500% salary hike to NA Speaker, Senate Chairman
The Sentinel - Assam News
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Islamabad: The government led by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a massive 500 per cent salary increase for the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairman of the Senate (Upper House), local media reported on Saturday....
Announcements: CfP Canadian Yearbook of International Law Symposium; Human Rights and the Green Transition Symposium; CfP Early Career Conference on Humanitarian Disarmament; Ljubljana Sanctions Conference; Rio School on Global Governance, Democracy…
EJIL: Talk!
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June 8, 2025
1. Call for papers: Canadian Yearbook of International Law Symposium – The Adjudication of Climate Change. The Canadian Yearbook of International Law (CYIL) is soliciting papers (in English or French) for a symposium on “The Adjudication of...
World Oceans Day: Oman pledges deep commitment to marine health
The Arabian Stories
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June 8, 2025
Muscat: With a coastline stretching over 3,165 kilometers, Oman is home to an abundant marine biodiversity that includes coral reefs, seabirds, a wide range of fish species, and endangered marine life such as sea turtles. The Sultanate’s...
lifestyle Warning: These World Chocolate Day destinations might melt your heart (and tastebuds)
Asiaone
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June 8, 2025
Of all that has been said about chocolate, perhaps Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat, summed it up perfectly when she wrote, "Happiness. Simple as a glass of chocolate or tortuous as the heart. Bitter. Sweet. Alive." For many, the words...
The global intifada is here. Hamas-aligned networks brought terror to US soil and we need to stop it
Fox News
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June 8, 2025
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India is primed to be a key player in global student markets
University World News
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INDIA In the wake of recent events, international students are increasingly turning away from traditional destinations in favour of countries offering stability, opportunity and affordability. Major shifts in the international education sector...
Guest editorial: The world promised by AI isn't necessarily a better one
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping human beings' relationship with the world around us, with knowledge, with each other and with our very selves. While similar claims could be made about previous disruptive technologies, from the plow to the...
Gulf Petrochemical Sector Faces Mounting Challenges Amid Global Shifts
Asharq Al-Awsat
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June 8, 2025
Over the past five years, the Gulf’s petrochemical industry has found itself at a critical juncture. A mix of rapid geopolitical developments, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a slowdown in global economic growth, particularly...
Nigerian NGO celebrated at UN Disaster Reduction Conference in Geneva
Abuja Inquirer
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June 8, 2025
By Chuks Nzeh A Nigerian non-governmental organization, Bridge That Gap Hope for Africa Initiative, was recognized for its outstanding work at the recently concluded 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, hosted by the...
Global streamers fight CRTC’s rule requiring them to fund Canadian content
Lethbridge Herald
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June 8, 2025
By Canadian Press on June 8, 2025. OTTAWA — Some of the world’s biggest streaming companies will argue in court on Monday that they shouldn’t have to make CRTC-ordered financial contributions to Canadian content and news. The companies are...
Leaders head to France for UN summit on oceans
Hurriyet Daily News
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NICE World leaders descended on the French Riviera Sunday ahead of a high-level summit to tackle a deepening crisis in the oceans driven by overfishing, climate change and pollution. The United Nations says oceans face an "emergency" and leaders...
Bormeh: Aki-Sawyerr Blames Government for Losing $20 Million Grant From World Bank
Sierraloaded
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June 8, 2025
Freetown Mayor, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has voiced deep frustration over what she describes as continued government neglect, following the World Bank’s withdrawal of a crucial $20 million funding meant for the relocation and closure of the Bormeh and...
UAE marks World Oceans Day with pledge to restore Ocean health
Emirati Times
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June 8, 2025
Abu Dhabi: Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to ocean sustainability on World Oceans Day. In a special statement to mark the day, Dr. Al Dahak stated that,...
UK government looking at social media ‘app caps’ for children, minister suggests
The Guardian
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June 8, 2025
Ministers are looking at giving children an “app cap” or curfew to prevent them becoming addicted to social media, the technology secretary has indicated. Peter Kyle, whose department is responsible for online safety, said he wanted to do more to...
Bulgarian and International Visitors Attend Rose-Picking Ritual Near Kazanlak
Bulgarian News Agency
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Visitors from Bulgaria and abroad Sunday gathered near Kazanlak for the traditional rose-picking ritual, the high point of the 122nd Rose Festival. Among the official attendees were Vice President Iliana Iotova, National Assembly Chair Nataliya...
SEVENTEEN and UNESCO: Youth Well-Being Initiative
Borgen Magazine
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June 8, 2025
GLASGOW, Scotland — On June 26, 2024, K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN and UNESCO announced their joint initiative for youth well-being: “Going Together – For Youth Creativity and Well-Being.” The initiative aims to promote youth expression and empower them...
Inflation, US Tariffs And Global Cues To Drive Market Direction Next Week
Zee News
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Mumbai: The coming week is expected to be pivotal for the Indian stock markets as key economic triggers line up, including domestic inflation data, updates on US tariffs, and global economic indicators. The government will release India's...
UN Ocean Decade vs. Coastal Reality: ‘They Took Our Sea,’ Say Vizhinjam Fishworkers
Inter Press Service
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June 8, 2025
Asia-Pacific, Biodiversity, Civil Society, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Ocean Health, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Trade & Investment Ocean Health Vizhinjam...
ESL claims global edge...
Capital Ethiopia
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June 8, 2025
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) has announced its readiness with sustainable and competitive IT technology on a global scale. Timely financial reporting is a crucial factor for its forthcoming participation in the capital market, and the...