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At inaugural assembly, Big Cat Alliance endorses Bhupender Yadav as president
The Indian Express
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June 16, 2025
At its first assembly held here Monday, the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) endorsed Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav as President of the coalition of 95 countries created for conservation for the seven big cats. The assembly, IBCA’s...
UN warns of worsening hunger in 13 hotspots, with 5 at immediate risk of starvation
Yeni Safak
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Hunger is set to worsen in 13 countries and territories over the coming months, with five facing an immediate risk of starvation, according to a new Hunger Hotspots report released Monday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the...
Millions of years of evolution on this island could be wiped out, conservationists warn
NBC News
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June 28, 2025
Sitting off the Horn of Africa, the Yemeni island of Socotra was largely left to its own devices for centuries, its few guests arriving to trade for aromatic frankincense, the healing plant aloe and the crimson sap of the dragon’s blood tree, used...
Egypt Is Vital Strategic Partner For India, Their Relationship Will Only Grow Stronger: ORF
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) New Delhi – In an increasingly interconnected world, India's strategic engagement with the African continent continues to evolve, forming a key pillar of its foreign policy. Against this backdrop, Dr. Samir Bhattacharya,...
African Media Delegation Explores India’s Growth and Innovation Firsthand
Shabelle Media Network
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June 27, 2025
India hosted over 20 journalists from 10 North and West African nations for a week-long familiarization tour, offering firsthand exposure to its development journey and deepening Africa–India cooperation. The visit organized by the Ministry of...
African Union and international community complicit in the Somali catastrophe
Daily Maverick
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June 26, 2025
Alan Paton’s classic South African novel, Cry, the Beloved Country, exposed how tyranny produced injustices and social rot in that beautiful and blessed land: South Africa. We may not agree with Paton’s diagnosis of the malady, but most will...
Johannes Zutt appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia
OnlineKhabar
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June 30, 2025
June 30, Kathmandu The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia Region, succeeding Martin Raiser. His appointment is effective from July 1, 2025. As the regional Vice President for South Asia, Zutt will...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt in June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 30, 2025
However, amidst this challenging economic landscape, a select group of African countries is beginning to reveal a distinct strategic advantage: those that have meticulously managed to maintain relatively low IMF debt profiles. The primary and most...
First-generation student graduates college and HS simultaneously
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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It's the time of year when students get a break, but one recent graduate has only just begun. Sabrin Khalif has had a busy month. She just graduated simultaneously with an Associate's of Liberal Arts and Sciences from Anoka Ramsey Community...
COAS: Victory Over Terrorists, Subversive Elements Certain
New Telegraph
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June 29, 2025
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s democracy and defeating terrorists and other subversive elements undermining national security. Speaking during an...
Libya hosts Arab Planning Institute meeting in Tripoli
The Libya Observer
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ThecMinistry of Planning hosted the second meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Arab Planning Institute for the 2024–2025 term on Sunday in Tripoli, with participation from representatives of several Arab countries. The meeting, held at the...
Monsoon covers entire India, heavy rains likely in most regions in coming days
Mint
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June 29, 2025
The monsoon covered entire India on Sunday (29 June), nine days ahead of schedule, and heavy rains are likely in many parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, bringing relief from oppressive heat, and boosting kharif...
Commodore Kartik Srimal conferred Yudh Seva Medal for role in Operation Sankalp
Hindustan Times
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June 27, 2025
New Delhi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday conferred the Yudh Seva Medal to Commodore Kartik Srimal for his professional conduct of exceptional order as the Fleet Operations Officer of the Navy's Western Fleet during Operation...
Tracking Bird Flu Through Poop In Places No One’s Looking
Forbes
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An egret flying from the lake in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, on September 23, 2023. Researchers report ... More finding avian influenza in guano from wild birds throughout the Indian Ocean and Oceania. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty...
India News | Commodore Kartik Srimal Conferred Yudh Seva Medal for Role in Operation Sankalp
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday conferred the Yudh Seva Medal to Commodore Kartik Srimal for his professional conduct of exceptional order as the Fleet Operations Officer of the Navy's Western Fleet during...
Interview – Olukayode Bakare
E-International Relations
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June 28, 2025
Dr. Olukayode Bakare is an esteemed scholar specializing in international relations and sub-Saharan African politics. He earned his Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and has held teaching and research positions...
Great Green Wall innovations hailed on Desertification and Drought Day
Forests News
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June 27, 2025
From food made with overlooked native plants to handbags crafted from wild grasses—and even a simple rope tool to prevent wildfires—community-driven innovation is reshaping how land restoration takes root across Africa’s drylands. These are among...
The Implications for Global Governance of China and Russia’s Post-2022 Alignment
CEPA
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June 23, 2025
Executive Summary The political alignment of China and Russia is best defined as a friendship rather than a classical alliance. While they are committed to coordinating and supporting each other, the relationship does not entail the strict...
State funerals for Iranian generals and scientists killed in the war with Israel
PIME AsiaNews
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June 28, 2025
Today's news: Hong Kong's League of Social Democrats meets tomorrow to ratify its dissolution under pressure from Beijing; Hundreds of protesters take to the streets in Bangkok calling for the prime minister's resignation; At least 11 people die...
Pandemic worsened childhood vaccination rates globally; India, 7 other nations had over half of unvaccinated kids in 2023: study
The Indian Express
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June 28, 2025
While there has been unprecedented progress in vaccinating children against life-threatening diseases since the World Health Organization (WHO) established the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 1974, the last two decades have also been...