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GROWING ACCEPTANCE OF IP
Pharmabiz.com
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The South Pacific nation of Fiji, comprising over 300 islands, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission for recognising the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) as a book of standard. This MoU will establish...
IUCN Marks Africa Day of Seas and Oceans by Calling for a Decade…
IUCN
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To mark this decadal crossover, we’re sharing opportunities and highlights from five Great Blue Wall projects: #BBNJ, #WIOCOR, #IslandPlas, Pamoja Tu hifadhi Bahari Yetu and #ReSea. Sign up for our #BBNJInformationSeries here These monthly...
Woman nabbed at OR Tambo airport with 10kg of cocaine
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 29, 2025
The woman was handcuffed on arrival from São Paulo (Brazil) via Doha (Qatar). Gauteng police have arrested a 25-year-old drug trafficker at OR Tambo airport in possession of cocaine with a street value of R4.2 million. The woman was handcuffed on...
Famine under way in Gaza, UN-backed experts say | First Thing
The Guardian
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July 29, 2025
Good morning. Famine is unfolding in Gaza, where Israeli restrictions on food aid and ongoing fighting have produced a “worst-case scenario”, UN-backed hunger experts have said, calling for immediate intervention to save lives. “Mounting evidence...
Liberia: Gongloe Rallies Diaspora for National Renewal in Fiery Independence Day Speech
Front Page Africa
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July 29, 2025
Addressing his fellow compatriots, Gongloe decried Liberia’s long-standing reliance on exporting raw materials without adding value—despite its vast natural wealth. Monrovia – Former presidential candidate, Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, has issued a...
World Court climate opinion turns up the legal heat on governments
The Straits Times
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July 29, 2025
THE HAGUE - A landmark opinion delivered by the United Nations' highest court last week that governments must protect the climate is already being cited in courtrooms, as lawyers say it strengthens the legal arguments in suits against countries...
Cipla In Buy Zone After Breakout, While Adani Faces Breakdown Risk: SEBI RA Dhruv Tuli
myMotherLode - California
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Technical indicators like RSI support Cipla’s bullish run, while recent breakdown past key support level signals bearish momentum for Adani Enterprises, according to the analyst. SEBI-registered analyst Dhruv Tuli of Ascend Wealth noted Cipla’s...
India expansion: Akoya Hotel & Spa partners with Global Destinations
ETTravelWorld.com
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July 29, 2025
Akoya Hotel & Spa, a luxury five-star resort in Reunion Island, has announced the appointment of Global Destinations as its sales and marketing representative for the Indian market. The partnership marks a strategic expansion for the Indian Ocean...
Analysis-World Court climate opinion turns up the legal heat on governments
WKZO - Michigan
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July 29, 2025
By Alison Withers and Stephanie van den Berg THE HAGUE (Reuters) -A landmark opinion delivered by the United Nations’ highest court last week that governments must protect the climate is already being cited in courtrooms, as lawyers say it...
Crossing legal lines
Law.asia
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July 29, 2025
Indian stakeholders must consider varying legal considerations when navigating a cross-border transaction, writes aviation industry GC Aakritee Tiwari In a time when countries, economies, cultures and people around the world are increasingly...
Bandhan by Shangri-La designed to support culturally rich weddings: Yashwini Naik
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 29, 2025
Yashwini Naik, global sales director, Shangri-La Group.Shangri-La Group is attempting to redefine destination weddings for modern multicultural couples with its signature blend of heartfelt Asian hospitality and global elegance, it claims. “We...
Global Destinations to now represent Akoya Hotel & Spa in Reunion Island in India
Tourism Breaking News
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July 29, 2025
Akoya Hotel & Spa, a luxurious and award-winning 5-star property nestled on the pristine shores of Réunion Island, has announced the appointment of Global Destinations as its official sales and marketing representative in India. This partnership...
Veteran Vos takes Tour de France yellow after Wiebes stage win
eNCA
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PARIS - Veteran Dutch rider Marianne Vos took the overall leader's jersey in the women's Tour de France on Monday after finishing second behind compatriot Lorena Wiebes on the third stage. Three-time former world champion Vos, 38, moved six...
Vos claims Tour de France yellow jersey after Wiebes stage win
The Sun Daily
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July 29, 2025
VETERAN Dutch rider Marianne Vos took the overall leader’s jersey in the women’s Tour de France on Monday after finishing second behind compatriot Lorena Wiebes on the third stage. Three-time former world champion Vos, 38, moved six seconds ahead...
WHO urgently warns of chikungunya outbreak
Euro Weekly News
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July 23, 2025
The WHO warns of a viral chikungunya outbreak. Photo Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases via Unsplash The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent warning about the mosquito-borne virus, chikungunya, which...
Billions at risk of mosquito-borne virus that causes the body to ‘fold together’, warns WHO – the 8 signs to spot
The Sun
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July 23, 2025
A KILLER virus that makes the body “fold in on itself” is spreading fast and could soon affect billions across the globe, world health chiefs have warned. Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that causes crippling joint pain and leaves some...
WHO sounds alarm as Chikungunya virus spreads across globe
St. Vincent Times
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July 24, 2025
WHO raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued an urgent call for action on July 22 to prevent a repeat of an epidemic of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus that swept the globe two...
10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About the Now-Extinct Dodo Birds
AOL
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The dodo bird vanished more than 300 years ago, but its story still sparks curiosity. Native to just one island and wiped out in just a few decades, the dodo has become a symbol of extinction and ecological imbalance. Here are some fascinating...
Microsoft hack fallout worsens: These countries were hit the hardest in global cyber meltdown
The Economic Times
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July 24, 2025
A serious Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability has led to breaches in hundreds of organizations around the world, making the global cybersecurity crisis even worse. This attack is huge and is spreading quickly. It affects everything from health...
Can coffee help you avoid weight gain? Here’s what the science says
Mauritius Times
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July 18, 2025
A new study shows people who drank an extra cup of coffee a day gained less weight than expected over four years. Coffee is well recognised as having a positive impact on long-term health. Drinking the equivalent of three to four cups of instant...