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NGO Committee 2025 session concludes leaving open crucial questions on civil society engagement at the UN
International Service for Human Rights
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June 9, 2025
The ECOSOC Committee on NGOs (‘Committee’) closed its 2025 resumed session on 5th June after reviewing 614 NGO applications for consultative status. Of the 258 new and 356 deferred applications from previous sessions, it recommended consultative...
UNOC3: World Leaders Recognize Urgent Need for Ocean Action
Inter Press Service
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June 9, 2025
Africa Climate Wire, Aid, Biodiversity, Caribbean Climate Wire, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Global, Headlines, Humanitarian Emergencies, Natural Resources, Pacific Community Climate Wire, Small Island Developing...
Former world darts champion Rob Cross banned as director over unpaid taxes
Sussex World
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June 9, 2025
A former world darts champion from Sussex has been banned as a director for five years after his company failed to pay more than £450,000 in tax. Rob Cross, known for winning the PDC World Darts Championship in 2018 and five World Series of Darts...
Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports
Saudi Gazette
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June 9, 2025
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness to finalize pilgrims’ departure procedures for the current Hajj season at various Saudi international air, land, and sea entry and exit points, and to...
Billion-dollar boost expected as Miami gears up for FIFA World Cup matches in 2026
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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June 9, 2025
One year from now, the eyes of the soccer world will be on Miami. On June 15, 2026, the first of seven FIFA World Cup matches will kick off at Hard Rock Stadium, marking Miami’s debut as one of the tournament’s 16 host cities across North America....
U.N. Ocean Conference opens in France amid absence of U.S. government scientists
News.Az
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Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images On Monday, world leaders, scientists, and officials came together to inaugurate the third United Nations Ocean Conference and launch a global appeal aimed at saving the world’s oceans, which experts warn are in...
After letter to Israel Bonds, US congressman accuses UN official Albanese of having 'blood on her hands'
All Israel News
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UN special rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, who has faced criticism for antisemitic statements, sent a letter in early May to Dani Naveh – the president and CEO of the New York-based Development Corporation for...
Is Responsible Deep-Sea Mining Possible? Experts Say Maybe Deep-sea mining could help meet the surging demand for clean energy minerals with fewer social harms. But without a true understanding of the environmental impacts and a lack of global…
Triple Pundit
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This article is part of our series on responsible mining solutions. The push for clean energy is fueled by a growing demand for minerals, but conventional mining has a track record of harmful social and environmental impacts. Experts are exploring...
GSTEP empowers over 30k students with STEM skills, government support needed
Joy FM
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June 9, 2025
The government is being urged to invest more in practical science and technology education as the Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) challenge continues to impact thousands of young minds across the country. The basic school competition...
Opinion | India Under PM Modi: 11 Years of Good Governance
News18
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June 9, 2025
Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 18:44 IST The government’s focus on inclusive growth through ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and self-reliance through Aatmanirbhar Bharat will continue to shape India’s trajectory India has overtaken Japan to become the...
U.N. Ocean Conference opens in France as U.S. government scientists stay away
KTEP - Texas
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June 9, 2025
NICE, France — World leaders, scientists and officials gathered on Monday to open the third United Nations Ocean Conference and launch a global appeal to save the world's oceans, which scientists say are in bad health. The presidents of France and...
UN Establishes Global Day Honoring Horses
The Astana Times
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June 9, 2025
ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day during its 79th session on June 3, with 169 votes in favor, one against, and no abstentions, reported the UN press service. Photo credit:...
Foundation laid for Global Centre of Excellence on Millets in Hyderabad
Mangalorean
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June 9, 2025
Foundation laid for Global Centre of Excellence on Millets in Hyderabad Hyderabad: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday laid the foundation stone for the Global Centre of Excellence...
UN treaty aims to protect international waters and their inhabitants
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 9, 2025
UN Secretary General António Guterres on Monday urged world leaders to ratify a treaty that would allow countries to establish protected marine areas in international waters, warning that human activity was destroying ocean ecosystems. Speaking at...
UN chief sounds alarm on lawless seabed plunder, warns against 'wild west' on oceans
GEO TV
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NICE: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said on Monday the world could not let the deepest oceans “become the wild west,” at the start in France of a global summit on the seas. World leaders are attending the UN Ocean Conference in...
Ghana Reaffirms Ocean Protection Commitments at UN Conference
News Ghana
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June 9, 2025
Ghana has reiterated its commitment to protecting marine ecosystems and promoting sustainable ocean resource use at the third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France (9–13 June 2025). The conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica...
Chinese VP lays out proposals on sustainable ocean governance at UN conference
Xinhua News Agency
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NICE, France, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday laid out four proposals on sustainable ocean governance while addressing the general debate at the ongoing third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France....
World News | Blasphemy Allegations in Pakistan 'conspiracy' to Grab Land From, Says Rights Report
Latestly
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June 9, 2025
New York [US], June 9 (ANI): Pakistan's blasphemy laws are being used to facilitate land grabs, blackmail, and forced evictions, particularly targeting religious minorities, according to a report released by Human Rights Watch on June 8. The...
World News | Canada Plans to Hit NATO Spending Target Early, Reduce US Defence Reliance, Carney Says
Latestly
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June 9, 2025
Toronto, Jun 9 (AP) Canada will meet NATO's military spending guideline by early next year and diversify defence spending away from the United States, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday. Carney said Canada will achieve NATO's spending target...
India Converts Adversity Into Accomplishment: Afcons Builds World's Highest Single-Arch Railway Bridge, 35M Taller Than Eiffel Tower, In Himalayan Terrain
MENAFN
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June 9, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Afcons Infrastructure, the leading global EPC company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, has constructed this engineering marvel, showcasing its exceptional engineering prowess and ability to deliver world-class infrastructure...