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Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse: Oceans Brace for Rising Pollution Crisis
While these policies are a step forward, they fail to address the accumulated "legacy" plastic pollution already present in marine ecosystems.
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Islamist-Led Rebels Enter Damascus as President Assad Reportedly Leaves Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) claimed Assad left via Damascus International Airport as security forces vacated the area. Though these reports remain unverified.
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Trump suggests Canada become 51st state after Trudeau said tariff would kill economy
The meeting, which Trump described as "very productive," centered on contentious issues like tariffs, border security, and trade deficits. According to sources present, Trump was candid and firm in his demands.
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Trump Warns BRICS: 100% Tariffs if New Currency Challenges the Dollar
Trump warns BRICS against challenging the US dollar with a new currency.
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China Challenges ICC Jurisdiction on Myanmar Junta Chief
The ICC's chief prosecutor, on Wednesday, requested judicial approval for the warrant, citing Min Aung Hlaing’s “criminal responsibility for crimes against humanity” linked to military crackdowns on Rohingya Muslims in 2017.
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Government Eyes Yunus's 'Three Zeros' Model to Drive National SDG Progress
The "Three Zeros" theory has garnered global recognition as an innovative approach to fostering economic empowerment. It has created a skilled workforce, and ensuring environmental sustainability.
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Strategic importance of Coco Island
Coco Island group consists of five islands: four on the Great Coco Reef and one on the Little Coco Reef Due in large part to their advantageous placement close to important trade lanes and geopolitical hotspots, their history, geography, and military significance have garnered international interest.
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US Election Result and Related Underlying Trifles
Potential delays in vote counts and legal disputes could impact the 2024 election result timeline.
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Deadly Eruption: Volcano Claims Six Lives in Indonesia
The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki sent plumes of ash and smoke billowing into the sky, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
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Bangladeshi Expatriate Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Beirut
A Bangladeshi migrant worker lost his life in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, marking the first Bangladeshi casualty in the conflict.
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BRICS Unveils Symbolic Banknote in Push to Challenge Dollar Dominance
The BRICS nations have long discussed strategies to boost financial independence, particularly as sanctions, trade conflicts, and global economic imbalances have underscored the risks of over-reliance on the dollar.
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Chief adviser expected to join COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan next month
The summit, which will bring together over 32,000 participants, will primarily focus on the critical issue of climate finance, a senior foreign ministry official informed UNB.
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Trudeau Blames India for Sovereignty Violation, Labels It 'A Big Mistake'
Trudeau accuses India of violating Canadian sovereignty over the killing of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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Ratan Tata, Visionary Industrialist, Dies at 86
Ratan Tata led the Tata Group as chairman for more than 20 years, taking over in 1991 from his uncle, JRD Tata. During his tenure, the autos-to-steel conglomerate saw significant growth, including the founding of Tata Teleservices in 1996 and the public listing of Tata Consultancy Services in 2004.
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Hamas praises 'heroic' missile attacks launched by Iran
Iran unleashed a series of ballistic missiles targeting Israel on Tuesday, following Israeli military actions against Hezbollah forces in Lebanon.
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Repatriation of Rohingya is the 'only Solution', Yunus shares 3 proposals
"We must pay attention," Yunus emphasized during a high-level discussion on the Rohingya crisis, held as a side event during the UN General Assembly on Tuesday (24 September) afternoon (New York time).
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Global Community Rallies Behind Bangladesh's New Leadership
The economy, which has been in freefall for the last month, is one of the urgent issues facing the interim government. A severe decline in July made the country's ongoing economic problems worse.
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International Tiger Day 2024
The inception of International Tiger Day dates back to 2010 when the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit was held. The summit was a pivotal event aimed at drawing the world's attention to the drastic decline in tiger populations.
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PM Hasina condemns attack on Donald Trump
The prime minister questioned how such an attack on a presidential candidate and a former president of America could take place in a civilized and democratic country like America.
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World Population Day 2024: “Leave No One Behind, Count Everyone”
World Population Day 2024 focuses on inclusive data collection and investment to ensure sustainable development and equitable growth for all.