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Investing in people
Nepali Times
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August 13, 2025
One of the greatest obstacles to better jobs and faster economic growth in Nepal today isn’t a shortage of natural resources, challenging geography, or limited access to finance. It is the unrealised potential of its people—not due to a lack of...
Digital India initiative
The Fiji Times
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August 15, 2025
MESSAGE BY AMBASSADOR DEBNATH SHAW At the second Voice of the Global South Summit hosted virtually by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on November 17, 2023, one key focus area was on, “Sustain the momentum of exchange and sharing of ideas and...
Foreign ministers of 31 Arab, Islamic countries, Arab League, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Cooperation Council for Arab States secretaries-general condemn Israeli PM's 'Greater Israel' statements
Qatar Tribune
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August 15, 2025
DOHA: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Republic of Chad, the United Republic of the Comoros,...
Adriana Lima puts Brentwood mansion on the market for nearly $16M (complete with AI enhanced security system!)
Daily Mail
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August 15, 2025
Adriana Lima has put her truly high-tech mansion on the market for nearly $16 million. Just three years after purchasing the home for for $12.35M, the catwalk queen and her film producer husband Andre Lemmers, both 44, are now moving on from the...
30+ nations condemn Netanyahu’s ‘Greater Israel’ plan
Shafaq News
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2025-08-15T21:17:32+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Middle East Thirty-one Arab and Islamic nations jointly denounced, on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent comments about “Greater Israel,” describing...
Megawatt smile and silky skills are back — what next for ‘Rees Lightning’?
The Times
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Bristol Bears opened priority ticket sales for their second Big Day Out in Cardiff at 10am on Thursday, with Ellis Genge and Sarah Bern on promotional material. By 8pm there was a new face, with an immaculate smile, to sell that event. Within an...
Pres. Muizzu displeased over PM Modi’s meeting with MDP
Raajje
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is reportedly displeased over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) during his recent visit to the Maldives, where he attended Independence Day celebrations...
31 Arab, Islamic countries, Arab League, OIC, GCC condemn so-called 'Greater Israel Vision'
The Peninsula
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August 16, 2025
Doha, Qatar: The foreign ministers of 31 Arab and Islamic countries, and the secretaries-general of the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), condemned in the strongest terms the statements...
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu Returns to Malé After Four-Day Baa Atoll Tour
Miadhu Daily
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu concluded a four-day visit to 13 inhabited islands of Baa Atoll — Kamadhoo, Kudarikilu, Kendhoo, Eydhafushi, Thulhaadhoo, Goidhoo, Fehendhoo, Fulhadhoo, Hithaadhoo, Kihaadhoo, Dhonfanu, Dharavandhoo, and Maalhos —...
Attack on Church in North: NPP chief organiser for Kayts, seven others remanded till 11 Aug.
The Island
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July 29, 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that Sri Lanka and the Maldives will move forward as partners united by a common vision and purpose. President Dissanayake made these remarks after attending a special dinner hosted by Maldivian...
Digital from India: Leapfrogging development through text-enabled citizen-centric governance
South Asian Daily
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August 14, 2025
By Amb Debnath Shaw At the 2nd Voice of the Global South Summit hosted virtually by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 17th November 2023, one key focus area was on, “Sustain the momentum of exchange and sharing of ideas and best practices...
Delhi: Enthusiastic participation marks 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle'
Awaz The Voice
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August 3, 2025
New Delhi The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative, aimed at promoting fitness and healthy living, was organised in Delhi, drawing enthusiastic participation from athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Manoj Singh, a Player Development Coach, lauded...
HISTORIC TRADE DEAL BRIDGES ECONOMIES
Asian Voice
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, aimed at strengthening India’s ties with both nations. In the first leg of his visit, from 23-24 July, he held talks with UK Prime...
UAE First Commercial Drones Lead Innovations in Agriculture and Aquaculture
Times of Dubai
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August 13, 2025
19August 13, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: With the opening of its UAE first commercial drones manufacturing facility, which produces sophisticated unmanned aerial systems completely inside the nation, the UAE has taken yet another significant step towards...
Tycoon Ong Beng Seng Avoids Jail In Singapore Gifting Case Involving Ex-Minister
Forbes
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Hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng (C) leaves the State Court in Singapore on August 4, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Hotel tycoon Ong Beng Seng has been spared a jail sentence after pleading guilty to abetting a senior Singapore politician in obstructing...
Four Seasons Unveils Inspiring Holiday Experiences to Spark Connection, Celebration, and Joy
Breaking Travel News
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August 15, 2025
Discover the magic of the holidays with Four Seasons, where every visit brings connection, joy, and the unmistakable feeling of being exactly where one belongs. With travellers planning their holiday escapes earlier, now is the perfect time to...
Fewer flights, more immersion: What is 'tripchaining' and could it help you travel more sustainably?
Euronews
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August 14, 2025
As sustainable travel continues to gather momentum worldwide, travellers are always on the hunt for better ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their holiday. An emerging travel trend, tripchaining, explores how you can merge two or more...
Spain’s beaches are the stuff of holiday dreams — these are our favourites
The Times
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Spain has been the top destination for UK holidaymakers over the past 25 years and, with more than 3,000 beaches to its name, it’s hardly surprising. Visitors could set up camp on a different stretch of golden sand every day for a year and still...
Trump and Epstein’s relationship, blood pressure guidelines, college hookup culture: Catch up on the day’s stories
KVIA - Texas
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August 14, 2025
By Emily Scolnick, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! A copyright battle over the viral children’s song “Baby Shark” has finally come to an end. An American songwriter had taken the tune’s Korean creators to court over plagiarism allegations. Here’s...
Dive into stillness: COMO Maalifushi unveils freediving with Fahd Faiz
Hotelier Maldives
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July 31, 2025
COMO Maalifushi has announced the launch of its new freediving programme, developed in collaboration with Fahd Faiz, the first Maldivian freediving instructor and a prominent advocate for marine conservation in the country. This initiative...