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Musk Blasts Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” as “Disgusting Abomination”
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Tech mogul and ex-White House efficiency chief Elon Musk has fiercely condemned President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful” tax bill, labeling it excessive spending and a “disgusting abomination.” The controversial tax legislation, which barely …
Invasive flower endangers Australia’s grassland
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent study has highlighted that Gazania, a flower originally from South Africa, is increasingly endangering Australia’s native grasslands and key agricultural sectors due to its extraordinary resilience and versatility. According to findings …
Turkey Sparks Hope for Another Round of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced Tuesday that another round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is anticipated, as both sides increasingly acknowledge the importance of dialogue. Speaking to a media outlet, Fidan emphasized …
Musk calls big, beautiful bill as morally corrupt
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Tech magnate and ex government efficiency official Elon Musk has lashed out at US Leader Donald Trump’s flagship tax legislation, labeling it an overstuffed spending package and a “disgusting abomination.” The key piece of legislation narrowly …
British Council 通过 Action Research 计划推动教育创新，造福全球教育工作者
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June 4, 2025
British Council 大力支持 Action Research 计划，切实助益全球多所学校，由此确立自身作为国际教育进步关键推动者的地位。 由教育工作者主导的创新研究项目改善了巴基斯坦、埃及、哥伦比亚等国的教学质量，为当地学校带来可量化的成果。 一项基于人工智能的数学项目提升了学生的理解力和学习成绩。 80% 的学生表示，使用数字平台增强了他们通过主动学习和运用批判性思维解决问题的能力。 北京, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- British Council …
The British Council drives educational innovation through Action Research, benefiting educators worldwide
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June 4, 2025
The British Council has established itself as a key facilitator of international educational improvement by supporting Action Research as a platform that has delivered tangible progress in schools worldwide. Innovative educator-led research projects have …
Germany racism problem overtakes the nation
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Germany is grappling with a significant increase in racism-related discrimination, according to new data indicating that the number of reported incidents has tripled since 2019. The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency recorded an unprecedented 11, …
Tragic Road Collision in India Claims Nine Lives
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) In a tragic early morning accident in central India, at least nine people—including three women—lost their lives, while two others sustained injuries, police confirmed Wednesday. Among the injured are a woman and a child. The incident took place …
Trump Signs Executive Order Doubling Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump intensified tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Tuesday by doubling the rate from 25% to 50%, according to media reports. Citing national security concerns, the executive order argues that current steel and aluminum …
Japanese PM might force fresh election by dissolving parliament
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, might choose to dissolve the parliament if the opposition submits a no-confidence motion against his administration, according to recent reports. With his coalition currently holding fewer seats than …
Suspect's Family Gets Detained After Colorado Attack
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Authorities in the United States have detained the relatives of a man suspected of assaulting a pro-Israel gathering in Colorado. This update was shared on Tuesday by Kristi Noem, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In a …
New Interactive Map Reveals Australian Waters Becoming Perilous for Whales
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) WWF Australia revealed on Wednesday that Australian waters are becoming increasingly perilous for whales, as shown by the launch of the world’s first interactive map tracking whale migration. The innovative platform, BlueCorridors.org, created in …
U.S. Education Secretary Comes Under Fire for Targeting Harvard Funding
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon came under fire Tuesday for the administration’s actions targeting Harvard University’s funding, during a hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee. McMahon outlined the Department of Education’s …
UN Security Council Draft Calls for Immediate, Unconditional Gaza Ceasefire
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Slovenia, representing the elected members of the UN Security Council, introduced a draft resolution on Tuesday demanding an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip and scheduled a vote for Wednesday. The resolution, …
Wealth of Australia's Billionaires Rises
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Over the last decade, the wealth of Australia’s billionaires has expanded dramatically, with their fortunes increasing by an average of over AUD137 million (approximately USD88 million) per day. This rapid financial ascent comes at a time when …
Ex-Kyrgyz Leader Faces Over Eleven-Year Prison Sentence
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Kyrgyz leader Almazbek Atambayev has been sentenced in absentia to over 11 years behind bars, according to media reports on Tuesday. Atambayev, who served as president from 2011 to 2017, was found guilty of illegally obtaining land in the …
Iran Slams U.S. Nuclear Proposal as “Ambiguous,” Vows Swift Response
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Iran’s foreign minister announced on Tuesday that Tehran will deliver a response to a recent American proposal concerning the Iranian nuclear program “in the coming days.” Addressing a book signing event in Beirut, Abbas Araghchi stated that “the …
UN Draft Resolution Demands Immediate Gaza Ceasefire
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On behalf of the elected members of the United Nations Security Council, Slovenia presented a proposed resolution on Tuesday urging an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip. A vote on the proposal has been scheduled …
Starve or Risk Death: Israel nonexistent aid to Palestinians
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UN human rights chief described recent lethal incidents near food aid distribution points in Gaza as “unconscionable,” raising concerns that Israel’s militarized aid approach could be putting civilians at further risk and might …
Gaza Genocide: Israeli Military Blocks Aid Access
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military declared that Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are banned from approaching humanitarian aid distribution centers this Wednesday. According to army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, who posted on X, the centers will be temporarily …