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SEOUL, Aug 20 (Yonhap/APP): Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Wednesday relations with Japan are “very important” with many opportunities for mutual cooperation. Kim made the remarks during a meeting with Japanese delegates visiting Seoul to attend the Korea-Japan Forum, as President Lee Jae Myung was […]

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday expressed “deep sorrow” at the tragic loss of lives following devastating flash floods in Pakistan and India, saying the world body stands ready to provide help if requested. “The Secretary-General offers his sincere condolences […]

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 17 : Without an urgent and unrestricted flow of aid, Gaza’s already dire humanitarian crisis could deteriorate further, the UN has warned. In his regular daily briefing, UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric highlighted that ongoing delays, bottlenecks at holding points and interference in […]

CANBERRA, Aug. 14: Australian scientists are leading efforts to protect grain growers from frost damage, costing the wheat industry over 360 million Australian dollars (about 235 million U.S. dollars) a year. Field trials are being combined with laboratory and controlled-environment studies to develop genetic solutions […]

ASTANA, Aug 11 : The UAE continues to strengthen its leading position on the global digital transformation map, driven by a forward-looking vision and ambitious national policies that have made digital innovation a cornerstone of sustainable development and economic competitiveness, WAM reports. Public and private […]

BEIJING, Aug 5 :China has released an action plan for the 2025-2030 period aimed at improving environmental conditions to safeguard public health. Jointly issued by China’s National Administration of Disease Prevention and Control (NADPC) and several other departments, the plan outlines 16 concrete measures to […]

ASTANA, Aug 04 : The eight OPEC+ countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on 3 August 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook, Kazinform News Agency learned from opec.org. “In view of a steady global economic […]

GENEVA, Aug 4 : More than 50 volunteers rolled up their sleeves on an afternoon in Geneva to tackle one of today’s most pressing environmental threats: plastic pollution. Armed with gloves, reusable bags and a shared sense of purpose, participants gathered at Baby Plage, a […]

TASHKENT, Aug 04 : At the invitation of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will pay a working visit to Turkmenistan on August 4-5 to take part in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. […]

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 1 :Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad hosted a largely attended reception to mark the end of Pakistan’s presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of July. Heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the United Nations, senior […]