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Morocco ranks 64th in Global Catastrophic Risk Index 2025
Morocco has secured the 64th position out of 163 countries in the 2025 edition of the Global Catastrophic Risk Index (GCRI), published by the World Governance Forum. With a score of 40.7 points, the Kingdom finds itself in the mid-range of global...
World : Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot in Bogota, Condition Unclear
BOGOTA, June 8 (Reuters) -- Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in Bogota on Saturday, according to the government and his party, with no immediate confirmation from the authorities on the status of his condition. The 39-year-old...

MTUC says human resources minister responsible for incomplete Malaysian delegation to International Labour Conference, denies leadership void
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) today accused the human resources minister of misleading the public and interfering in the union’s internal affairs, amid controversy surrounding Malaysia’s participation in the...

Money, mining and marine parks: The big issues at UN ocean summit
France is hosting world leaders this week to confront what the United Nations calls a global "emergency" in the oceans -- but what is expected, and can the summit make a difference? There is pressure on the UN Ocean Conference starting Monday in...

World News | PTI Cannot Afford to Launch Similar Movement Like in Past, Says Pak PM's Aide
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 8 (ANI): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Public and Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah advised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party founder Imran Khan to accept Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's offer of a meeting...

“One-China Principle” Remains Cornerstone of China’s International relations, Says University Don
A senior lecturer in the Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos, Dr. Adetoro Banwo, has advocated for the peaceful implementation of reunification as outlined in former President Jiang Zemins proposals, saying...

World's most-followed TikToker Khaby Lame detained by US immigration
Khaby Lame attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. FILE PHOTO/Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES — US immigration agents detained and later allowed the...

Elon Musk retains world's richest man title despite losing KSh 3.5t,...
American billionaire Elon Musk retained his status as the world's richest man despite the drop in Tesla's valuation Tesla's stock fell to its lowest level in four weeks, trading more than 40% below its top in December 2024, following Musk's beef...

Miguel Uribe Assassination Attempt: Presidential Candidate Shot in Public in Colombia’s Bogota, Attacker Arrested (Disturbing Videos)
Bogota, June 8: Miguel Uribe, a presidential candidate in Colombia, has been shot at an event in Bogota., CNN reported, citing a Colombian national police statement. The mayor of Bogota, Carlos Galan, said Uribe was receiving emergency care after...

Bolivia say no explanation given by Venezuela over 12-hour flight delay after World Cup defeat
The Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) have said they were given no explanation by Venezuelan authorities after their charter flight back to La Paz was denied takeoff on Friday. Venezuela, who have never previously qualified for a men’s World Cup,...

The MCU Just Set Up Red She-Hulk's Debut, Thanks to Brave New World's Ending
Spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World! The Marvel Cinematic Universe recently introduced Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross’ Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford, in February’s Captain America: Brave New World, with his daughter, Betty Ross, once...
World : Myanmar Junta Rejects UN Labour Resolution as Politically Driven
ISTANBUL, June 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Myanmar’s military government has criticised a United Nations (UN) labour resolution passed against it, calling the move “politically motivated” and ineffective, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. In a statement on...

Myanmar’s rare earths: Strategic value and pathways to responsible governance
Guest contributor James Shwe Myanmar’s rare earth elements (REEs), particularly heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) like dysprosium and terbium, have become a focal point in global supply chains for green technologies and defense systems. Controlled...

Yukon government amends Business Corporation Act to tackle financial crime
Enhanced record keeping requirements set to help police track illicit financial activities The Yukon government has introduced new corporate transparency regulations requiring private companies to identify and disclose individuals with significant...

Government Moves To ‘Ease the Squeeze’ on Basic Commodities
. From June 1, Saint Lucian consumers received a reduction in the service charge on price controlled items as the government followed through with its commitment to help citizens ‘ease the squeeze’ on high food prices and other commodities....
International Community urged to uphold legal obligations on Western Sahara
Sydney, 7 June 2025 (SPS) – The Polisario Front’s representative to Australia and New Zealand, Mr. Kamal Fadel, has called on the international community to fulfill its legal obligations regarding the Western Sahara issue, stressing that the only...

Thai government highlights progress on border stability, economy, and public welfare in weekly update
Government tackles illegal trade, boosts healthcare and jobs, affirms border calm, and celebrates 14 million tourists amid strong economic outlook. BANGKOK, Thailand – The weekly “Voices from Thai Khu Fah” program, hosted by Government...
Government to take robust actions on the National Food Safety Policy – INSLA
By Albert Allotey Accra, June 7, GNA – The Institute of Leadership and Development (INSLA) has joined the globe to observe the 2025 World Food Safety Day with a call on the government for robust actions in the implementation of the National Food...
US-backed Gaza group suspends aid for a day over threats, Hamas vow to protect UN aid
Palestinian children gather at a hot meal distribution point in Nuseirat in the central Gaza Strip on June 4.PHOTO: AFP JERUSALEM/CAIRO - A controversial humanitarian organisation backed by the United States and Israel did not distribute any food...

An Alarming Disconnect: Global Study By Back To Blue Reveals Urgent Need For Ocean Literacy
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) A global study has recently revealed consistently low ocean literacy levels in 18–24-year-olds across 35 countries. 75% of young people are concerned about our ocean's health, yet 61% believe deforestation and other climate...