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Central Asia's Resources Spark a New Global Scramble
Oil Price
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June 5, 2025
Having arrived in Central Asia to make deals, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni did a lot of name-checking during a policy address at the Astana International Forum. First, she went for the low-hanging fruit, giving a shout-out to Marco Polo,...
Investment in clean technologies to hit $2.2trn in 2025 – IEA
New National Star
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June 5, 2025
BY PETER USMAN The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected that investment in clean technologies will record $2.2trn before the end of 2025. The expected investments are in renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emission fuels,...
UAE’s rise as a global financial hub–insights from Michael Reza Pacha
Digital Journal
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June 5, 2025
Photo courtesy of Michael Reza Pacha Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Dubai and Abu Dhabi used to be primarily associated with oil, skyscrapers, and tourism. Now, the UAE is confidently establishing itself in a new...
Russian scientists develop advanced aircraft coating to reduce repairs
Xinhua News Agency
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MOSCOW, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Russian scientists have developed a lightweight aircraft coating that significantly reduces the frequency of repairs, the National Research Center Kurchatov Institute said in a recent report. The institution said that...
Harvard challenges Trump’s proclamation to suspend visas for new international students in amended lawsuit
KTVZ - Oregon
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June 5, 2025
By Andy Rose, Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Harvard’s leadership has asked a court to stop the Trump administration’s latest attempt to block international students — over a fourth of its student body — from coming to the university, according to a new...
New Ocean Centres to Drive Safer and More Sustainable Ocean Economies Across the Global South
Macau Business
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June 5, 2025
NEW YORK, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A major step forward for ocean sustainability will be launched at the United Nations Ocean Conference 2025: a global network of Ocean Centres designed to put safety at the heart of the blue economy transition...
VP Juldeh Jalloh Highlights Technology’s Role in Empowering Youth at SL Innovates 2025
Sierraloaded
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June 5, 2025
The Vice President of Sierra Leone, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh emphasized the importance of technology and innovation in youth empowerment during the 2025 SL Innovates: Digital Government Summit held on Wednesday. Speaking at the summit’s Day 2...
Side-by-side photos of wind power technology spark outrage online: 'Like comparing a Tesla to a wagon'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 5, 2025
Wind power technology has come a long way since its humble water-pumping and grain-grinding roots, and it's a crucial component in a more sustainable energy future. However, some people just love to stir the environmental conspiracy pot. One...
Japan’s National Theater at the Crossroads: Stalled Redevelopment Leaves Performers, Fans in Limbo
Nippon
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June 5, 2025
The National Theater has been the home of traditional Japanese performing arts since its opening in 1966. Now the aging complex has closed its doors, and a controversial redevelopment plan has stalled, raising questions about cultural policy and...
Philanthropy in Action: Glasstx Capital’s Global Responsibility and Future Commitment
TechBullion
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June 5, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email At Glasstx Capital, we believe that the true value of wealth lies not only in asset growth, but in its potential to create meaningful, lasting impact on society. As a global leader in asset management, we are deeply...
Harvard pushes back in court following Trump’s latest move to block international students
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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A day after President Trump sought to bar foreign nationals from entering the country to study at Harvard University, the college asked the courts Thursday to step in and stop him from using the force of the federal government to “pursue a...
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: Edgewater Invests in CBCC Global Research
JD Supra - California
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June 5, 2025
Edgewater Capital Partners has announced an investment in CBCC Global Research. CBCC, founded in 1984 and based in Bakersfield, California, is a clinical contract research organization with experience in designing and managing clinical trials in...
New AI Models Boost U.S. National Security Efforts
Asume Tech
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June 5, 2025
New AI Models Enhance National Security Efforts Anthropic has announced the launch of a specialized set of AI models, dubbed “Claude Gov,” specifically designed for U.S. national security applications. This initiative is a significant milestone,...
Bisleri International Successfully Concludes World Environment Day 2025 Campaign ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’
The Hans India
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June 5, 2025
Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. successfully concluded its comprehensive World Environment Day 2025 campaign, mobilizing thousands of volunteers across four states in a unified effort to combat plastic pollution. Aligned with the global theme,...
Putin Backs Global Russian Language Promotion Center
The Moscow Times
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June 5, 2025
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed support for a proposal to create a national center that would promote Russian as a second language around the world. “I think creating a special center will benefit the promotion of the Russian...
Trump bans new Harvard international students for six months
Donga Ilbo
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U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday, banning new international students and researchers from entering the country to attend Harvard University, citing national security concerns. The ban will be in effect for six months....
Beta Technologies Lands Alia Aircraft At County Airport
Aviation Week Network
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WEST HARRISON, New York — Beta Technologies’ next stop after conducting the historic first passenger-carrying, all-electric demonstration flight at JFK International Airport was Westchester County Airport outside of White Plains, New York, where...
General Dynamics promotes EVP to global operations
Virginia Business
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June 5, 2025
Among a slew of promotions General Dynamics announced Wednesday is Danny Deep’s promotion from executive vice president of the Fortune 100 aerospace and defense company’s Combat Systems division to executive vice president of global operations....
E Tech Group Appoints Karla Lunan as Chief Financial Officer to Support Global Growth
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Lunan's appointment supports E Tech Group's strategic expansion into international markets, cybersecurity, and business intelligence. WEST CHESTER, Ohio, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- E Tech Group, a leading provider of industrial automation...
rick w. allen comments on national security and economic issues
Savannah Standard - Georgia
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June 4, 2025
Rick W. Allen, a U.S. Congressman representing Georgia's 12th district since 2015, has recently shared his thoughts on various issues through social media posts. Allen, who succeeded John Barrow in Congress and holds a Bachelor of Science degree...