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Japan to help strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms in Sri Lanka
Colombo Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Japan is to help strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms in Sri Lanka, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka said. Akio ISOMATA, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka and Ms. Azusa Kubota, Resident Representative, United Nations...
Science Center introduces adult focused events during after hours
KSDK - Missouri
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July 1, 2025
Science is meant for all ages and the St. Louis Science Center is opening during after hours for adults to experiences STEM activities catered to them. ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Science Center is a place where families bring their kids to have fun...
Indian Supreme Court opens to 'quotas' for court staff
Asia News
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July 1, 2025
India’s highest court will have reserved positions for Dalits and other disadvantaged groups, except for justices. “The Supreme Court has delivered several landmark judgments on affirmative action, it had to apply it,” said Chief Justice Gavai, a...
India-EU trade talks gained urgency due to US tariffs, Europe’s trade deficit with China: EU envoy
Hindustan Times
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July 1, 2025
Negotiations for the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement have gained urgency because of US tariff policies and Europe’s trade deficit with China, and both sides are committed to the yearend deadline for finalising the deal because...
China bars Tolentino for ‘egregious conduct’
Philstar
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July 1, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — China has imposed sanctions on former senator Francis Tolentino, barring him from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau over what Beijing described as “egregious conduct on China-related issues.” The Chinese...
India-US trade deal: Talks enter sixth day as Donald Trump's tariff deadline looms; top things India is pushing for amidst hectic negotiations
The Times of India
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US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs suspension deadline approaches on July 9. (AI image) India-US trade deal update: Intense trade discussions between India and the US continue for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday in Washington, as...
Chinese and Albanians among 12 accused of cannabis and money laundering conspiracy
Norwich Evening News
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Chinese and Albanian nationals are among those charged with offences some of which are said to have been going on for more than a decade. Besnik Ademaj, 50, of Sunningdale in Norwich, and Jianping Liu, 40, of Alicante Way, also in the city, are...
Japan, US, Australia, India to boost cooperation on Indo-Pacific
The Mainichi
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July 1, 2025
The national flags of Japan and the United States are seen in this file photo. (Mainichi) WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- The top diplomats of Japan, the United States, Australia and India will hold a four-way meeting on Tuesday to step up cooperation on...
India has right to defend against terror, says EAM Jaishankar
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday delivered an unequivocal message on terrorism at the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Washington amid India's efforts to have stronger formulation against terror by the four-member group. The...
China, US owe gratitude to Pakistan for foundation of their relations: Victor Gao
The Express Tribune
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July 1, 2025
In a recent webinar organised by the Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development (AIERD), Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization Prof Victor Gao praised Pakistan for its pivotal role in establishing China-US...
India-US ties not just about China, says Jaishankar
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network – New York New York, Jul 1: External affairs minister S Jaishankar has dismissed the notion that the India-US relationship revolves solely around China, calling it a ‘very gross oversimplification’ and even ‘misleading at...
China offers good example for sustainable transportation: delegates to forum
Global Times
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A train loaded with auto parts, mechanical equipment, lighting items, refrigerators and other products worth about 40 million yuan ($6 million) leaves Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on May 31, 2022, officially kicking off the...
Scientists detect a rare slow-motion earthquake along Japan’s tsunami fault
Earth.com
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Far beneath the Pacific, where the Philippine Sea Plate dives under Japan, researchers have finally caught a peculiar kind of earthquake in the act. Instead of lurching violently, the shallow end of the Nankai Trough crept for weeks, shifting only...
Chinese Province Sichuan and Bulgaria Sign Three Cooperation Memoranda in Sofia
Bulgarian News Agency
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Three memoranda of cooperation were signed in Sofia on Tuesday during a bilateral meeting on economic and trade cooperation between Sichuan Province and Bulgaria, organized by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province. The event brought together...
“Scientists Issue Red Alert”: Disturbing Discovery in Remote Indian Ocean Reveals Hidden Crisis Spanning the Entire Marine Ecosystem
Sustainability Times
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July 1, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Scientists discovered microplastics in the remote Chagos Marine Protected Area, highlighting their far-reaching impact. 🐠 The presence of microplastics threatens marine life, particularly species like manta rays that ingest these...
India has right to defend; expect partners to understand, appreciate: EAM Jaishankar at Quad meet
The New Indian Express
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NEW DELHI: In the backdrop of the Pahalgam terror attack, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that India will not hesitate to defend its citizens against terrorism and expects its strategic partners to stand in solidarity at a meeting...
India News | Jitendra Singh Announces Plans for Area-specific Weather Forecasting Amid Rise in Cloudburst, Flashfloods in Himachal
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Amid increasing concern over the surge in cloudbursts and flashfloods in Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth...
China bans ex-senator Tolentino amid rising tensions over WPS; Sanction seen as rare move vs Filipino critical of Beijing
Panay News
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July 1, 2025
MANILA — In a move reflecting escalating friction between Manila and Beijing, China has imposed sanctions on former senator Francis Tolentino, barring him from entering the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, and Macao for what it called “egregious...
Business News | ELI Scheme Gets Industry Thumbs-up as Game-changer for Job Creation
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian industry leaders have hailed the government's approval of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme as a bold and timely move to tackle India's pressing job creation challenge. The business executives and...
Businesses are scrambling to keep themselves safe against AI's evolving threats
Business Insider
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July 1, 2025
Good morning. Elon Musk and Donald Trump aren't done fighting over the president's "Big Beautiful Bill" — and Musk came out swinging last night. Writing on X, Musk said if the "insane spending bill" passes, he'll form a new political party (can...