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China, Central Asia solidify regional partnership in new era
Maintenance workers are on patrol inspection at the Horgos initial compressor station of the West Pipeline Company under China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (PipeChina) in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Feb....

Group advocates mentorship for future scientists
The African Members Group of the International Association for Statistical Computing has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing the next generation of data scientists and statisticians in Africa through mentorship. The group made the commitment at...

Nigerians in Portugal to enjoy zero tax on foreign income
Nigerians with Portuguese golden visas may soon keep their global earnings from taxes as the Government of Portugal considers a 10-year zero-rate exemption for foreign income under its “non-habitual resident’s special tax regime,” otherwise known...

Government Undermines Regional Powers To Protect Coastal Biodiversity
The Environmental Defence Society opposes the Government’s decision to press ahead with amendments to the Resource Management Act that severely curtail the ability of regional councils to manage the impacts of fishing on coastal marine...

New planet discovered by Irish scientists as international team given signs of star being born
A significant discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile. The team captured remarkable images of a distant young star and its surrounding structured disc, providing astronomers with one of the...

Scientists Reveal Easy Three-Step Plan to Terraform Mars
Terraforming, the act of radically transforming a planet's climate and environment to make it suitable for human habitation, currently belongs to the realm of science-fiction. But it's possible, at least in theory, and the idea of terraforming our...

Tonga urges global support for Pacific ocean action
Tonga has called for urgent international investment in Pacific-led ocean governance and climate-resilient maritime infrastructure. Speaking at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Tonga delivered a strong message on behalf of Pacific Island...

Global outcry intensifies as Israel's aggression on Iran draws widespread condemnation
TEHRAN – In the early hours of Friday, the Israeli regime launched an unprovoked act of military aggression against the sovereign territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, martyring revered commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)...

Star-Studded Shanghai Film Festival Launches With Giuseppe Tornatore’s Message of Global Peace and Coexistence
The 27th Shanghai International Film Festival kicked off with a galaxy of Chinese stars present and a heartfelt message of peace from jury president Giuseppe Tornatore. The gala event at the city’s spectacular Grand Theatre opened with an...

Mass beaching of Mediterranean devil rays has scientists all at sea
At least 44 devil rays — a species closely related to manta rays — have washed ashore along Mediterranean coasts in an unprecedented die-off that scientists fear may jeopardise the species’ survival in the region. Rising marine temperatures are...

Federal cuts are impacting curiosity-driven science in the U.S., threatening our world standing (opinion)
Scientific breakthroughs often come from unexpected places. Curiosity-driven research, following wonder more than immediate application, has powered many of the biggest biomedical advances, but its support is under threat. If you had some money to...

International University of Rabat Launches Open House for Potential Students
Rabat — International University of Rabat (UIR) opened its doors today to launch a two-day open house, running from June 14-15, to introduce new students to its various programs. Around 3,700 students are flocking in from different regions in...

NASA launching rockets to investigate mysterious ionospheric clouds disrupting global communication networks
NASA is taking to the skies to solve a silent mystery that threatens global communications. In a groundbreaking effort, the agency is launching uncrewed rockets from the remote Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands as part of its Sporadic-E...
Stifel Starts Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) at Buy, Cites Strong Growth
Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) is among the 10 Best Growth Stocks Under $100 to Buy Now. Analysts at Stifel initiated the “Buy” rating for Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER), with a price target of $110, highlighting an upside of nearly 27%....

World News | Paris: EAM Jaishankar Discusses Global Rebalancing with Strategic Community
Paris [France], June 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) discussed global rebalancing with strategic community as the the world undergoes rapid strategic realignment. In a post on X, he said, "A pleasure...

Can Science and Community Leadership Transform Fisheries? A look at WCS Belize’s conservation model
In the coastal communities of Belize, before dawn breaks, the fishers are already preparing their boats. But these days, alongside their nets and hooks, some carry something new: measuring tools, identification guides, and data collection forms....

Proposal aims at attracting research talent to Canada as U.S. science funding faces cuts
Open this photo in gallery:The Polaris Platform calls for hundreds of millions in government spending to attract research talent.Roger Lemoyne/The Globe and Mail A group of leading research universities in Quebec has crafted a national plan to...

AFC told APNU a Norton-led coalition won’t have “national appeal and the likeability” for victory
Last Updated on Saturday, 14 June 2025, 19:01 by Writer Mr Aubrey Norton The Alliance For Change (AFC) had told the People’s National Congress Reform-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) that an Aubrey Norton-led coalition would not be...

Y Media Foreign Policy Report: PM Modi to visit Cyprus, Canada, Croatia from June 15–19 to boost strategic ties
New Delhi, June 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-nation State Visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from June 15 to 19, aimed at strengthening India’s bilateral and strategic partnerships with key global partners, the...

Motorcity receives ‘Longest Partnership’ award at 2025 Chery International Business Conference
Asian Motors, the official distributor of Chery vehicles in Bahrain (part of Motorcity), and Chery Bahrain were both honored at the 2025 Chery International Business Conference, which took place at Wuhu, China. Approximately 5,000 key industry...