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FBI Apprehends Chinese Citizen for Smuggling Hazardous Pathogen into U.S.
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) The FBI apprehended a Chinese citizen on Tuesday accused of illegally importing a hazardous biological agent into the United States. Yunqing Jian is accused of bringing a threatening fungus known as Fusarium graminearum—a recognized agroterrorism …
Trump Approves Increasing Metal Import Tariffs
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, U.S. Leader Donald Trump issued an executive directive that escalates levies on steel and aluminum imports, raising them from the previous rate of 25 percent to a new level of 50 percent, according to a report from a news agency. The …
Jordan Hosts Arab-Islamic Summit Amid Gaza Crisis
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan touched down in Amman on Saturday to join a high-level ministerial committee meeting established by the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, as reported by a Saudi news outlet. This gathering in …
German MP urges Germany to deport diplomats
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A high-ranking German parliamentarian has urged Berlin to sever diplomatic relations with Moscow as a means to counter what he describes as “hybrid” threats emanating from Russia. “We should expel any remaining… diplomats,” Roderich Kiesewetter, a …
Israeli Media Reports Rockets Fired from Syria, Yemen
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Two projectiles launched from the southern region of Syria landed in uninhabited zones near the Golan Heights, which are under Israeli control, an Israeli national broadcaster reported on Tuesday evening. As per an Israeli newspaper, alarm systems …
Australian Billionaires’ Wealth Soars by USD137M Daily
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Australian billionaires have amassed an average of over AUD$137 million (about $88 million) daily over the past ten years, starkly contrasting with the financial hardships faced by millions of Australians grappling with rising living expenses, …
Spanish Authors Call for Immediate End to Genocide in Gaza
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) More than 400 Spanish professionals specializing in children’s and young adult literature have urgently called for an immediate stop to Israel’s "indiscriminate" military assaults on Gaza. In a manifesto circulated via social media, the writers …
Downpours wreak tons of homes in Bangladesh
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Torrential rains on Bangladesh’s southeastern coast have caused severe damage to Rohingya refugee settlements in Cox’s Bazar, with over 1,400 homes impacted, according to reports. The region saw 53 landslides occur in just a two-day span, …
UN Appoints Five Nations for Security Council in 2026–2027
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly selected five nations to join the UN Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members for the 2026–2027 term. Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Latvia, and Liberia secured the …
Russia prohibits video game over support of Ukraine
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A Russian court has officially blocked the operations of the video game publisher Lesta, reportedly due to the owners’ alleged support for Ukraine’s military, according to sources. This marks the first instance in which a gaming company has faced …
Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaffirms Non-Interference in Lebanon During Beirut Visit
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut on Tuesday for an official visit, underscoring Tehran’s stance of non-interference in Lebanon’s internal matters. "In the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we prioritize …
Hội đồng Anh thúc đẩy sáng kiến đổi mới giáo dục thông qua chương trình Nghiên cứu Hành động, mang lại lợi ích cho các nhà giáo dục trên toàn thế giới
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June 4, 2025
Hội đồng Anh đã khẳng định vai trò là đơn vị tiên phong trong việc nâng cao chất lượng giáo dục toàn cầu bằng cách hỗ trợ chương trình Nghiên cứu Hành động như một nền tảng mang lại những tiến bộ rõ rệt trong các trường học trên khắp thế giới. Các dự án …
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 …
يعمل المجلس الثقافي البريطاني على تعزيز الابتكار التعليمي عبر البحث العملي، الأمر الذي من شأنه أن يعود بالنفع على المُعلمين في جميع أنحاء…
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June 4, 2025
*لقد رسخ المجلس الثقافي البريطاني مكانته كونه جهةً رئيسيةً لتسهيل تحسين التعليم الدولي عبر دعم البحث العملي كونه منصة أحرزت تقدمًا ملموسًا في المدارس في جميع أنحاء العالم. *لقد أدت مشروعات البحث المبتكرة التي يقودها المعلمون إلى تحسين مستوى التدريس …
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 …
The British Council drives educational innovation through Action Research, benefiting educators worldwide
GlobeNewswire
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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 …
El British Council promueve la innovación educativa global con el programa Action Research
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June 4, 2025
Colegios en Colombia, Perú, Egipto y otros países están transformando el aprendizaje a través de proyectos liderados por docentes. El British Council impulsa mejoras concretas en la enseñanza mediante el programa Action Research, que ha fortalecido …
Turkish, U.S. Top Officials Hold Key Talks on Ukraine Peace
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a crucial phone conversation on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on ongoing peace initiatives in Ukraine, according to diplomatic insiders. The discussion centered on the …
U.S. Manufacturing Slides Again in May Amid Trade Tensions
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. manufacturing continued its downward slide in May, edging deeper into contraction territory amid persistent concerns over the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies, according to data released by the Institute for Supply Management ( …
Settlement between Russia, Ukraine requires solving deep-rooted issues
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN) A Kremlin representative has indicated that while the recent negotiations between Russia and Ukraine held in Istanbul resulted in significant developments, a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict remains unlikely. According to statements made …