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Ukraine shoots down nearly 500 drones, missiles in Russian record strike, Air Force says
The Kyiv Independent
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June 9, 2025
Ukraine's Air Force said on June 9 that it intercepted a total of 479 Russian drones and missiles during a record-high wave of strikes overnight. According to the official statement, Russia launched 499 weapons, including 479 Shahed‑type attack...
Ukraine hits back hard — drone strikes show Russia has plenty to lose
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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June 9, 2025
Helmets off to the Ukrainians for giving the Russian aggressors a humiliating black eye and the loss of $7 billion in military hardware using 117 relatively cheap drones. Yes, war is hell and that pain should be felt by the instigators of war...
GCC vows stronger climate action to shield coastal communities
The Arabian Stories
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June 9, 2025
NICE: Speaking at the “Ocean Rising and Coastal Resilience” summit, held alongside the Third United Nations Ocean and Atmosphere Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France, Al-Budaiwi underscored the GCC’s strategy to intensify regional and global...
Bitcoin is introduced into Africa's largest slum, with risks and rewards
Yahoo Finance
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KIBERA, Kenya (AP) — Dotting the roadside in what is widely considered Africa’s largest urban slum are typical stands selling vegetables. What isn't typical is their acceptance of bitcoin as a form of payment. Around 200 people use bitcoin in...
Insurance losses from climate change could impact wider economy, ECB warns
Green Central Banking
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June 9, 2025
Insurance firms are at increasing risk from the physical risks of climate change which could become a source of systemic risk, the European Central Bank (ECB) warned in its latest financial stability report. Natural disasters have resulted in a...
U.S. Down, Germany Up: Merz’s War Stance Pushes Berlin To Top Of Russia’s ‘Enemies List’
The Times of India
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In a dramatic shift, a new Levada Center survey reveals that Russians now view Germany—not the United States—as their most unfriendly country. For the first time in 13 years, the US has dropped in Russia's enemy rankings, falling to fourth place....
Bong County: EPA, UNDP wrap up environmental governance workshop
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 9, 2025
By Edwin N. Khakie Gbarnga, Bong County – June 9, 2025 – The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Energy and Environment Project, has successfully concluded...
Other Views: Ukraine hits back hard — drone strikes show Russia’s got plenty to lose
Yakima Herald-Republic - Washington State
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Helmets off to the Ukrainians for giving the Russian aggressors a humiliating black eye and the loss of $7 billion in military hardware using 117 relatively cheap drones. Yes, war is hell and that pain should be felt by the instigators of war...
Putin approves Russian navy development strategy
Xinhua News Agency
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MOSCOW, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a long-term strategy for the development of the Russian Navy through 2050, said presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev in an interview published on Monday. "In this strategy,...
Ukrainian Drone Strike Halts Production At Russian Electronics Plant
StratNews Global
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June 9, 2025
Home Europe Ukrainian Drone Strike Halts Production At Russian Electronics Plant According to photos and videos on unofficial Russian and Telegram news channels, the drones sparked a fire at the VNIIR plant that they said produces components for...
Working horse and donkey charity continues fight against African donkey skin trade
Your Horse
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June 8, 2025
Leading international animal welfare charity Brooke was in France last week to attend an event and renew its commitment to protecting donkeys from the African skin trade. Brooke, together with its partners in the International Coalition for...
South African rand stable ahead of US-China trade talks
Engineering News
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The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday, as markets awaited pivotal US-China trade talks set to take place later in the day that could ease tensions between the two nations. At 0621 GMT the rand traded at 17.7450 against the...
Pakistan secures over $1.5 billion for climate action amid rising environmental pressures
Business Recorder
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June 9, 2025
Amid intensifying climate risks, Pakistan has mobilized over $1.5 billion in climate finance to combat environmental degradation and build resilience, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25. The funding includes $1.4 billion under the...
Just protecting borders from drone attacks isn’t enough. Look at Ukraine & Russia
The Print
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June 9, 2025
Operation Spider’s Web, Ukraine’s recent drone attacks on Russian airfields, has significantly disrupted Russia’s military capabilities and sent a strong message not only regarding Ukraine’s evolving warfare strategies but also to armies worldwide...
MEXC Launches Africa-Centric Global Ambassador Programme To Boost Web3 Adoption Across Continent
Daily Independent
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June 9, 2025
2 LAGOS – MEXC, a frontline global cryptocurrency exchange has officially launched a new Africa-focused Global Ambassador Programme aimed at accelerating Web3 adoption across the continent. The initiative is designed to empower a new generation of...
Gaza NGO Network warns of aid centers ‘run by militants’
Egypt Independent
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June 9, 2025
The Director of the Gaza NGO Network, Amjad al-Shawa warned on Sunday that certain aid distribution centers in the Gaza Strip are being run by armed soldiers, becoming ambush sites which put residents in danger. In press statements, Shawa...
Sports News | Australia's Champion Pedigree Faces South Africa's Gritty Ambition in Cricket's WTC Final
Latestly
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June 9, 2025
Mumbai, June 9: When it comes to major cricket finals, Australia is in a league of its own. Only Australia has won all four men's global trophies. It is hard to beat in finals, having won 10 of 13 across the 50-over World Cup, 20-over World Cup,...
Around ten staff axed in Techcrunch move to scrap Europe coverage
Press Gazette
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June 9, 2025
Around ten staff have lost their jobs following the decision by Techcrunch to pull out of the UK and Europe. Laid-off journalists include the site’s veteran editor-at-large Mike Butcher. The move follows private equity firm Regent LP buying...
Over confidence in finance bosses leads to environmental rule-breaking
EurekAlert!
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New research shows that firms are more likely to break environmental rules when those who control the company finances are overly confident in their abilities. These environmental violations damage the company’s long-term performance, especially...
President of Zanzibar Expresses Interest in Zoomlion’s Proven Track Record in Ghana and Other African Countries
News Ghana
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June 9, 2025
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), has announced a landmark engagement with Zanzibar President, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, to revamp waste management and boost environmental sustainability. The high-level...