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Speech by Commissioner Kadis at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference Side-event “Celebrating High Seas Action: Accelerating the Race for Ratification & Ambitious Implementation of the BBNJ Agreement”
European Commission
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June 9, 2025
European Commission Speech Nice, 09 Jun 2025 Excellencies, Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for coming here to our joint event celebrating action to protect biodiversity in the global ocean. Many...
IEA calls for foreign assistance as Afghanistan grapples with impact of climate change
Ariana News
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June 9, 2025
As climate change continues to fuel environmental crises across the globe, experts are warning of another growing consequence: its deepening toll on human mental health. Afghanistan, which is ranked among the six most climate-vulnerable countries...
Speech by President von der Leyen at the opening plenary session of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference
European Commission
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June 9, 2025
European Commission Speech Nice, 09 Jun 2025 Dear Secretary-General António Guterres, I salute our distinguished hosts, Distinguished guests, Thank you very much for bringing us together here at this stunn...
How China is vying to attract the world’s top scientific talent
Nature
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Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with researchers at the Macau University of Science and Technology.Credit: Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via AlamyIn central China, the largely rural county of Gulin in Sichuan province is offering PhD holders a lump sum...
A Dutch horticulturist cultivates connection between his homeland and China
Beijing Review
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Windmills rotate gracefully, European-style buildings stand prominently and vast fields of wildly colored tulips extend to the horizon… Such a picturesque scene can not only be spotted in the Netherlands but also in Dafeng District, Yancheng City...
A quarter of the world’s population are adolescents: major report sets out health and wellbeing trends
The Conversation
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June 9, 2025
The Lancet has released its second global commission report on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing. Adolescents are defined as 10- to 24-year-olds. The report builds on the first one, done in 2016. The latest report presents substantial original...
Greta Thunberg: Net worth, philanthropy & lifestyle of 22-year-old climate activist at center of Gaza Flotilla row
The Economic Times
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June 9, 2025
As global attention focuses on the Madleen, a Gaza-bound humanitarian flotilla, climate activist Greta Thunberg once again finds herself at the center of international headlines. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), which launched its latest...
Chinese delegation to assess feasibility of constructing 50 council offices
Avas
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A Chinese delegation is scheduled to visit the Maldives this month to conduct a feasibility study on the construction of 50 island council offices under free aid from the Chinese government. The Mister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works...
Why Trump’s nuclear export controls won’t stop China, may hurt US firms: analysts
South China Morning Post
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June 9, 2025
China’s nuclear ambitions may face a slight setback from Washington’s reported export restrictions on power plant components, but Beijing will press ahead with its construction drive and intensify efforts to develop home-grown technologies as its...
GWYNNE DYER: Is Europe on the brink of war thanks to Trump?
Saltwire
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Atlantic Canada Cape Breton Cape Breton Opinion Newfoundland & Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador Opinion Opinion Prince Edward Island Many leaders in Europe feel they are on the brink of war, writes Gwynne Dyer, thanks to...
Madius calls for stronger ASEAN-China energy ties to boost green future
Borneo Post
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June 9, 2025
Madius (centre) speaking on CHINA-ASEAN energy cooperation at the 2025 RCEP Member States Cooperation Dialogue. KOTA KINABALU (June 9): Sabah Electricity chairman Datuk Seri Panglima Wilfred Madius Tangau called for deeper ASEAN–China energy...
Ukraine’s Drone Offensive Hits Russian Airbases Ahead Of Istanbul Peace Talks
The Organization for World Peace
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June 9, 2025
A major Ukrainian drone strike has destroyed more than 40 Russian aircrafts deep within Russian territory, just ahead of planned peace talks between the two nations in Istanbul. The Ukrainian Security Service dubbed the operation “Spider’s Web,”...
Growth in China car sales continues but price wars threaten industry
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 9, 2025
China’s car sales rose for a fourth consecutive month in May, but slowing growth among major automakers signaled rising concerns over aggressive price competition in the world’s largest auto market. Sales increased 13.9% year-on-year to 1.96...
GLOBALink | China's foreign trade maintains resilience despite headwinds
Xinhua News Agency
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China's foreign trade demonstrated resilience in the first five months of 2025, with total trade value rising 2.5 percent year on year, driven by the country's efforts to optimize its trade structure and stabilize growth.
Predictive Model for In-Hospital Death in Older Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter Retrospective Study in Southwest China
Dove Medical Press
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June 9, 2025
Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become a global health priority, with its prevalence rising rapidly worldwide.1–3 China faces particularly severe challenges, holding both the highest growth rate of DM cases and the largest diabetic...
Biggest event in global endurance racing awaits Oman's Al Harthy: The 24hrs of Le Mans
Times of Oman
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Global motorsport’s greatest and most challenging race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans at the famous Circuit de la Sarthe in France, is mere days away for Oman’s Ahmad Al Harthy who intends to mount a major bid for silverware with team-mates Valentino...
From carrying Greta, rescuing migrants, to Israel's block | Madleen's journey
Hindustan Times
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June 9, 2025
Freedom Flotilla Coalition's Madleen was forcibly intercepted by the Israeli military on Monday as it approached the Gaza Strip. The 12 activists on board the ship, including Greta Thunberg, have been detained by Israel for "interrogation" and...
South Africa’s coal reliance could cost it billions watchdog warns
Switch TV
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June 9, 2025
Johannesburg – South Africa is facing a hard truth: its deep reliance on coal could soon cost the country billions in trade revenue and over a million jobs. A new report by Net Zero Tracker, a coalition of global climate watchdogs, warns that...
Panama Proposes to Colombia to Measure Environmental Damage in the Darien Gap
Newsroom Panama
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June 9, 2025
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said this Friday, June 6, that he has asked neighboring Colombia to assess the ecological impact of the migration crisis in the Darién rainforest, the natural border between the two countries. During his...
“40% of Glaciers Vanishing Anyway”: This Chilling Climate Shock Exposes the Irreversible Collapse Already Underway
Sustainability Times
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June 9, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Climate change is causing glaciers worldwide to become increasingly unstable, posing significant risks to communities. 🏔️ The recent collapse of the Birch Glacier in Switzerland highlights the dangers of glacier shifts and...