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18 million more girls in South Asia could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WHO South East Asia
California Telegraph
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Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 9 (ANI): Anaemia remains one of South Asia's most persistent health and equity challenges, affecting nearly half of all adolescent girls and women in the region. A statement highlighting the wide-ranging influence and...
State closes commercial king salmon troll fishery
Wrangell Sentinel - Alaska
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The Southeast and Yakutat commercial troll fishery for king salmon closed on Friday, July 4, as the Alaska Department of Fish and Game projected that the fleet would hit the harvest limit for the season’s first opener in just four days. The target...
State closes Southeast king salmon fishing to nonresidents
Wrangell Sentinel - Alaska
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Nonresident anglers fishing in state and federal waters cannot retain any king salmon that they catch in Southeast Alaska now through the end of the season on Sept. 30. The restriction went into effect on Monday, July 7. The Alaska Department of...
Singapore must develop deeper relationships with China, US, Europe: home affairs minister
Fresh News
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Hits: 152 SINGAPORE, Jul. 9 (Reuters): In a multipolar world, small countries like Singapore have to develop even deeper relationships with other nations, Singapore's Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam said on Wednesday. "There are more powers...
RateGain Appoints Ashish Sikka as Senior Vice President & Business Head – UNO
Travel Daily Media
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July 9, 2025
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), announced the appointment of Ashish Sikka as Senior Vice President and Business Head – UNO. In this role, Ashish will lead the global growth UNO, RateGain’s AI-first suite built to simplify,...
Lula meets Modi to boost Asia ties amid Trump-era tensions
El País
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July 9, 2025
One of the many side effects of the tariff war waged by Donald Trump against the rest of the world is that it has increased all countries’ interest in seeking trade partners, even in the most remote corners. Proof of this are the official visits...
New Covid Variant 'Stratus' Sweeps 38 Countries: Doctors Warn a Raspy Voice Could Be the First Sign You Have It
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 9, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged vigilance on a newly emerged COVID-19 variant, officially labelled as XFG and informally referred to as 'Stratus', which has now been identified in at least 38 countries, sparking renewed attention...
President Trump Threatens New Tariffs on ‘Anti-American’ BRICS Alliance
theTrumpet
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The brics countries—led by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—are working to reduce their reliance on the United States dollar. Supported by Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, these countries ultimately...
‘People Understand Rent Is Political’: What Zohran Mamdani’s Win Means for NYC’s Tenant Movement
Next City
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July 9, 2025
“It was not so long ago that the rent and housing were sideline issues,” says one leading tenant organizer. “Now it's really almost impossible to ignore because of the scale, depth and breadth of the pain.” This story was co-published in...
9 countries where Indians can get citizenship for less than Rs 1 crore
India Today
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July 9, 2025
In today’s uncertain world, a second passport has become more than just a luxury—it is a smart backup plan. Many wealthy Indians are now looking at citizenship-by-investment programmes to secure better mobility, tax benefits and peace of mind. The...
Pleasanton Preps: McMillin stepping down as president of Ballistic United
Pleasanton Weekly - California
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July 9, 2025
I distinctly recall when Scott McMillin called me seven years ago and asked if we could meet for lunch to talk about something he was thinking about taking on. He explained that he was considering becoming the president of the Ballistic United...
Small country building world's biggest mega-port costing almost $14billion
The Mirror US
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July 9, 2025
Singapore is building a huge 16-mile-long in an undertaking that stands as one of today's most daring infrastructure feats. The groundbreaking Tuas Mega Port development will cost a whopping $13.6billion to build and is set for completion by the...
The countries around the world without jury trials
The Week Magazine
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July 9, 2025
A bedrock of the English justice system is the right to be judged by a group of your peers – a jury. But it is far from the norm worldwide. As the backlog in the criminal courts continues to impede justice, the government is under pressure to come...
US Alliance Gets Major Missile Defense Boost Against Pacific Adversaries
Newsweek
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July 9, 2025
The United States and Japan—a key Washington ally—have received a major boost in missile defense against threats posed by their adversaries, namely China, North Korea and Russia. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese and Russian defense ministries...
World Hydrogen Asia 2025: Abang Johari to highlight S’wak’s role in Asia’s clean energy future in Tokyo
Borneo Post
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July 9, 2025
Abang Johari arrives at the World Hydrogen Asia 2025 conference venue accompanied by Shahril (left). – Ukas photo KUCHING (July 9): Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has arrived in Tokyo, Japan today for a two-day...
South Korean Government Imposes Penalties on SK Telecom for Breach
Dark Reading
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July 9, 2025
South Korea has leveled a small fine — but also onerous legal requirements — against mobile telecommunications provider SK Telecom, judging that the company "failed to fulfill its obligations" to provide its users with secure communications. After...
Pacific Tuna Fleets Pushed To Lift Ban In Waters They Barely Fished
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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July 9, 2025
The vessels hardly spent any time right outside a marine protected area before its expansion, but fishing leaders and managers say times have changed. President Donald Trump’s order to re-open distant, protected Pacific waters to U.S. fishing...
Great Pacific Gold Appoints Alex Heath As Chief Financial Officer
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2025) - Great Pacific Gold Corp. (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) (FSE: V3H) ("Great Pacific", "GPAC" or the "Company") announces the appointment of Alex Heath as Chief...
Azerbaijan vs Russia: why a bilateral quarrel is reverberating across Central Asia
Daryo
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July 9, 2025
Azerbaijan vs Russia: why a bilateral quarrel is reverberating across Central Asia The current conflict between Azerbaijan and Russia has three key implications for Central Asian states: Stronger emphasis by Baku on cooperation within the...
Small Asian country is building huge port the size of 3,000 football pitches
The Mirror
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July 9, 2025
A small Asian nation is on track to overtake Shanghai with the world's largest port as it rolls out an ambitious £10billion infrastructure project. Already underway and slated for completion by the 2040s, the new port in Singapore boasts green and...