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The federal government has released the final report on a Universities Accord. Taking more than a year to prepare, it is billed as a “blueprint” for reform for the next decade and beyond. It contains 47 recommendations across…

The federal government has released the final report on a Universities Accord. Taking more than a year to prepare, it is billed as a “blueprint” for reform for the next decade and beyond. It contains 47 recommendations across…

“The need is urgent,” Mr. Guterres said in Amman, alongside Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safady, as he pledged to keep pushing “for the removal of all obstacles to life-saving aid, for more access and more entry points” into Gaza. The…

More than 30 global leaders and delegations pushed for the increased research, funding and implementation of nuclear energy Thursday at a summit in Brussels hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency, also known as the IAEA. The…

The number of startups in India’s electric two-wheeler market has surged to over 150 from 54 in 2021, driven by government incentives to promote clean vehicles and cut oil imports, according to a new analysis. The influx has…

The number of startups in India’s electric two-wheeler market has surged to over 150 from 54 in 2021, driven by government incentives to promote clean vehicles and cut oil imports, according to a new analysis.…

Following a pivotal year in the movement to discard the term “excited delirium,” momentum is building in Colorado and several other states to ban the discredited medical diagnosis from death certificates, law enforcement training, police…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt this week for talks that he said will focus on pushing for a cease-fire in Gaza, the release of hostages held by Palestinian militants, and planning for a…

PETA Asia’s investigation into the cashmere industry in Mongolia—where Ralph Lauren obtains the fiber used in its products—revealed egregious cruelty to goats. Workers pinned down the gentle animals, twisted their sensitive legs, and…

Briefing ambassadors at the UN Security Council, Hans Grundberg voiced his disappointment at the failure to achieve key milestones that ordinary Yemenis have been demanding, by Ramadan.“As I briefed last month, the mediation space has…

Australia’s largest export, iron ore, has long been a powerhouse of economic growth. Over the past two decades, its contribution to our national income has surged from just A$8 billion in 2005 to over A$124 billion today. But the…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Months of record breaking temperatures and the El Niño weather phenomenon pushed the heating up of the world's…

Covestro hopes its new approach to producing aniline can help reduce carbon emissions. At one of Europe's largest chemical complexes,…

WASHINGTON —  A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced legislation on Tuesday to give China's ByteDance about six months to divest popular short video app TikTok or face a U.S. ban, seeking to tackle national security concerns…

The International Recovery Forum 2024 concluded successfully in Kobe, Japan, on 25 January 2024, marking a big step forward in global efforts towards resilient recovery from disasters. Hosted by the International Recovery Platform (IRP),…

MONTREAL, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) are not serious about negotiating and avoiding a work stoppage, says the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), the union…

January’s record high average temperature throughout Maine foreshadows a threat from a new pest that could attack the iconic trees spanning Maine’s southern coast to the mountaintops of Acadia National Park. Found in 2021 by a…

February 12, 2024 The amendment might provide an additional $5 billion in assistance to non-federal entities that provide shelter and services to migrants. Amendment Text (PDF) Washington, D.C.  – United States. Senator Elizabeth…

February 12, 2024 The amendment would provide an additional $5 billion in assistance to non-federal entities that provide shelter and services to migrants. Amendment Text (PDF) Washington, D.C.  – U.S.…

Global precipitation reached a near record-high in January on the heels of a record wet December. Large portions of North America, Asia and Australia were wetter than average while much of southern Africa and South America were drier…

Peak XV, the venture capital firm that split from Sequoia Capital last year, is taking its portfolio companies from India, Southeast Asia and Australia on an “immersion” trip to Silicon Valley this week to meet…

For Immediate Release:February 11, 2024 Contact:David Perle 202-483-7382 Miami – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a new report revealing another slew of federal Animal Welfare Act violations at the Miami…

“This morning a food convoy waiting to move into northern Gaza was hit by Israeli naval gunfire; thankfully no-one was injured,” said Tom White, Director of Affairs for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNWRA. Accompanying the post…

For Immediate Release:February 2, 2024 Contact:Nicole Perreira 202-483-7382 Oklahoma City, Okla. – Rep. Jim Olsen has introduced a bill in the Oklahoma House of Representatives that would require that the Ten Commandments be displayed…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain As artificial intelligence starts to reshape society in ways predictable and not, some of Colorado's…

As artificial intelligence starts to reshape society in ways predictable and not, some of Colorado’s highest-profile federal lawmakers are trying to establish guardrails without shutting down the technology altogether. U.S. Rep. Ken…

January 25, 2024 Letter Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. —  Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chair Bernard Sanders…

For Immediate Release:January 22, 2024 Contact:Moira Colley 202-483-7382 New York – After hearing from PETA about the cruel ways snakes, crocodiles, and other reptiles used by the fashion industry are killed for their skin, upscale…

Jordan’s King Abdullah II has urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and bring an end to the humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian territory, as the months-long war continues to rage. The…

December 07, 2023 “The financial industry is uniquely positioned to identify suspicious transactions that can help prevent the next mass shooting in this country.” Text of Letters (PDF) Washington, D.C.  – United States Senator…

December 07, 2023 “The financial industry is uniquely positioned to identify…

A sign stands outside the Federal Trade Commission building, Jan. 28, 2015, in Washington. The FTC is proposing sweeping changes to a decades-old law that regulates…

This press release was originally published by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction.Dubai, 6 December 2023 — The Governments of France and Morocco, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), launched the Buildings…

COP28 is due to end on Tuesday but could go into overtime in nations fail to agree on a deal on time. UN leaders on Monday urged an end to…

“The preeminent forum for the peaceful resolution of international disputes is paralysed by geostrategic divisions”, António Guterres told the Doha Forum taking place in Qatar, following Friday’s meeting in New York during which the…

Photon sieves like this are cut from a single wafer of silicon or niobium to focus extreme ultraviolet light—a difficult wavelength to capture. Credit: NASA /…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Influencing the U.S. election or the U.K.'s political future by using a combination of the personal…

Actor and filmmaker Justine Bateman, right, speaks outside Netflix during a Writers Guild rally on July 13, 2023, in Los Angeles. Bateman said she was disturbed…

The Philadelphia Eagles have propelled up and over the rest of the NFL this season starting out with an NFL best 8-1 record. Head coach Nick Sirianni implemented a new short-yardage play coined the “Tush Push” during last season’s…

NEW YORK, NY — Today a coalition of environmental, health, and farm groups gathered outside Governor Kathy Hochul’s office to ask her to sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act (S1856-A/A7640), which has been sitting on her desk…

Aotearoa New Zealand is supporting countries to deal with the impacts of loss and damage from climate change, as the UN climate conference COP27 gets underway in Egypt. The Government has announced a dedicated allocation of NZ$20 million…