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Minister Valdez launches call for proposals for the WES Ecosystem Fund
Minister Rechie Valdez has opened a new call for proposals for up to $80 million in non-repayable funding through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund.
US Treasury threatens Iran with unprecedented economic isolation and port blockade
The US Treasury has threatened Iran with a comprehensive port blockade and severe economic isolation following the rejection of a seven-day diplomatic roadmap for the Strait of Hormuz.
Swiss voters reject tighter neutrality rules in referendum
Swiss voters have overwhelmingly rejected a ballot proposal to impose stricter constitutional neutrality limits, preserving the government's authority to enact sanctions and cooperate with NATO.
Impact Funding Update Launches 68 New Global Grants Totaling 152M
A fresh funding wave brings 68 new impact grants totaling over $152 million, prioritizing climate resilience, European research consortia, and localized initiatives.
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During a visit to Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV condemned medically assisted death as false compassion while facing ongoing clerical abuse scandals in France.
Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal from her Madrid flat after a rent hike has triggered massive protests and tent encampments in Puerta del Sol.
Giant pandas Ping Ping, Fu Shuang arrive for 10-year stay at Zoo Atlanta
Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Zoo Atlanta for a 10-year residency following a high-level summit between the US and China.
Two dead and 14 missing after avalanche hits popular peak in Himalayas
An avalanche at the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal left two bodies recovered and 14 people missing, while heavy snowfall hampered rescue operations.
Athens blast kills six people including four Americans near Acropolis
A devastating explosion in Athens' historic Plaka district has left six people dead, including four American tourists and a British-Greek couple.
Himlung Himal avalanche leaves ten Nepali expedition staff missing
An avalanche at Nepal's Himlung Himal base camp has left ten expedition staff missing as severe weather hinders ongoing rescue operations.
Mojtaba Khamenei pulled from Tehran hospital rubble after US-Israeli strikes
Reports indicate Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was pulled from the rubble of a Tehran hospital following joint US and Israeli strikes.
Russia rejects German calls to ease escalation during UN meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed German calls for military de-escalation during a tense UN meeting, criticizing Berlin's role in Ukraine.
US Energy Secretary Wright Says Hormuz Oil Flow Near 13 Million Barrels Day
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are averaging nearly 13 million barrels per day despite regional conflict.
Eviction of 87-year-old puts Spain’s deepening housing crisis in the spotlight
The eviction of an 87-year-old disabled woman after a massive rent hike has sparked nationwide protests in Spain, putting intense pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Iran says awaiting formal US answer after Trump rejection
Tehran is awaiting official word from intermediaries after US President Donald Trump dismissed its phased roadmap for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Australian mother takes family to Penang to connect children with Chinese heritage
An Australian family traveled to Penang to immerse their young children in their Chinese heritage, visiting George Town and the grandfather's childhood home.
South African police discover tenth body as investigation into multiple murders continue
South African law enforcement has recovered a tenth female body in the Ekurhuleni municipality, intensifying an urgent multi-agency homicide investigation.
China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on $42b in goods during Xi Jinping summit
Following a presidential summit in Washington, the US and China agreed to reciprocal tariff cuts on $30 billion of goods and established an AI incident channel.
China, US slash tariffs on $30bn worth of goods, launch AI dialogue
Following a Washington summit, China and the US have agreed to slash tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods and launch a new artificial intelligence dialogue.
Iran prepares homeland terror pathways to strike US following military conflict
Following military conflict, U.S. and Western security agencies are tracking potential Iranian homeland terror pathways, surrogate networks, and assassination plots.