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Government spending must help the economy grow, BCC says
LondonlovesBusiness
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June 9, 2025
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging government to help business boom as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday it has set out the key asks that business believe can help grow...
China Advances Global Port Dominance Strategy in Brazil
Dialogo Magazine
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June 9, 2025
China is keeping up with its overseas ports acquisition program through its state-owned enterprises (SOEs), particularly seeking to increase its influence in South America, as part of its scheme to gain access to strategic maritime hubs, control...
Global demand jumps for emerging Asia bonds on rate-cut bets, FX
The Business Times Singapore
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June 9, 2025
Published Mon, Jun 9, 2025 · 03:54 PM [HONG KONG] Global investors are extending their purchases of sovereign bonds in emerging Asia on rate-cut wagers and stronger local currencies. Foreign funds bought US$2.9 billion in Malaysia conventional...
'Violation of int'l law': Hamas, foreign government attack Israel over Gaza flotilla's interception
The Jerusalem Post
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June 9, 2025
"Intercepting the Madleen at sea and preventing it from delivering symbolic aid to our people, who are facing a war of genocide, constitutes state terrorism, a blatant violation of international law, and an assault on civilian volunteers motivated...
Editorial: The world promised by AI isn’t necessarily a better one
Daily Camera - Colorado
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June 9, 2025
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...
Israel's Seizure of Gaza Freedom Flotilla Called a 'Blatant Act of International Piracy'
Common Dreams
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June 9, 2025
Israeli forces early Monday boarded the Madleen, a United Kingdom-flagged vessel carrying humanitarian aid, and detained its crew members as they sought to deliver food, children's prosthetics, and other supplies to Gaza's besieged and starving...
Lucknow nominated for UNESCO’s Creative City of Gastronomy: A foodie's must-visit destination
The Times of India
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As per the latest development, India’s Lucknow has officially been put forward as a nominee for UNESCO’s esteemed Creative City of Gastronomy designation—an accolade that recognises its deep-rooted culinary heritage under the Awadhi cuisine...
‘Terrorist regime’: Global condemnations pour in after Israel’s attack on Gaza-bound aid ship
Press TV
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Global condemnations have poured in after Israel stormed the humanitarian vessel Madleen in international waters, which was en route toward the besieged Gaza Strip amid the Israeli genocidal war. Israeli forces attacked Madleen Gaza-bound aid ship...
World News | As UN Ocean Conference Opens in France, a Push to Turn Promises into Protection
Latestly
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June 9, 2025
Nice, Jun 9 (AP) The third United Nations Ocean Conference opens on Monday as pressure mounts for nations to turn decades of promises into real protection for the sea. The summit comes as just 2.7 per cent of the ocean is effectively protected...
Barrow condemns conflicts, calls for peace in Muslim world
The Point
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“As the current Chairman of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, I confess that I am deeply troubled by the conflicts in several Member States. Islam is fundamentally a religion of peace, so it is with deep concern that we helplessly watch the...
Renault asked by French government to make drones in Ukraine
The Financial Times
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June 9, 2025
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Renault has been asked by the French government to manufacture drones in Ukraine, as unmanned aircraft systems have become a...
World leaders urged to do more to protect the ocean
Africanews
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June 9, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday opened a week-long high-level summit on ocean conservation in the city of Nice, that it is co-chairing with Costa Rica. World leaders are facing mounting pressure to adopt tougher stances on overfishing,...
Can Lucknow be the ‘city of gastronomy’? Land of nawabs sends nomination to UNESCO
Financial Express
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Known for its vibrant culture, delectable food and rich history, Lucknow is the land of nawabs. It has now expressed its intentions to go global. Lucknow has officially submitted its nominations for inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network...
DDEL partners with global clean-tech firm for green hydrogen projects in India, Thailand
ETEnergyworld.com
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June 9, 2025
New Delhi: DEE Development Engineers Limited (DDEL) has entered into a strategic partnership with International Clean-Tech Partner for co-developing and executing modular green hydrogen production systems in India and Thailand. Under the signed...
Colombia cuts deforestation by one-third as government targets Amazon and illegal mining
Environmental Health News
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June 9, 2025
Colombia’s environment ministry reported a 33% drop in deforestation during the first quarter of 2025, citing coordinated enforcement efforts and strengthened partnerships with local communities. Steven Grattan reports for The Associated Press. In...
Endometriosis campaigner calls on government to stop dismissing women’s pain
Jersey Evening Post
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June 9, 2025
THOUSANDS of women are being left in pain and without answers because severe period symptoms are still not being taken seriously by healthcare professionals, a campaigner has warned. Kate Fry, who founded the support group Endometriosis Jersey, is...
Israeli Forces Seize Freedom Flotilla Ship “Maddeline” En Route to Gaza, Detain International Activists
Watan
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June 9, 2025
Watan-The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced that the Israeli military seized the international activists aboard the ship Maddeline after storming it early Monday during its mission to break the blockade on Gaza. According to a statement on the...
How Narendra Modi government redefined the political culture of India in 11 years
The Week
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Marking the completion of 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led government, BJP president JP Nadda said Prime Minister Modi has redefined Indian politics with a governance model anchored in accountability, bold decision-making, and people’s...
China re-elected as member of UN Economic and Social Council: What it means for the third world
Daily Post
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June 9, 2025
On June 4, the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly held a plenary meeting to re-elect some members of the Economic and Social Council, and China was successfully re-elected for the term from 2026 to 2028. This news is undoubtedly...
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar praises Modi government, terms J&K’s rail connectivity a joyous moment
The Sentinel - Assam News
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NEW DELHI: Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Sunday showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government for launching a sting of trailblazing initiatives in the last eleven years of governance and also expressed joy over Kashmir...