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Cambodian, Timorese Speakers Explore Strategic Cooperation in Food Security, Energy, and Education
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 15, 2025 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of Cambodia, held a cordial bilateral meeting with Hon. Madam Maria Fernanda Lay, Speaker of the National Parliament of the...
Peter Butler’s master plan for Bangladesh women’s football
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh’s commanding 4-0 victory over Nepal on Monday not only secured an unbeaten run and the SAFF U-20 Women’s Championship title, but also served as the backdrop for Head Coach Peter Butler’s strikingly forward-thinking blueprint. His...
ADB encourage Pakistan’s economic growth, deflation in fiscal year 2024-25
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 23, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The Asian Development Bank has encouraged Pakistan’s economic growth in fiscal year 2024-25, with food and non-food prices declining and inflation under control in the first eleven months of the last...
Guess who’s on the hook for gas giant Chevron’s clean-up?
Michael West Media
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July 23, 2025
The WA and Federal Governments are to pay more than half a billion for the clean-up of Chevron’s Barrow Island oil fields, returning about half the royalties they received over six decades. Peter Milne with the scoop. In May, Chevron stopped...
FULL LIST: Your Nigerian passport gives you access to these 45 countries
Pulse
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July 22, 2025
With your Nigerian passport, you can travel to at least 45 countries.According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, the Nigerian passport ranks 43rd in Africa and 94th globally, marking its highest position in four years. This ranking is based on...
PEACETALK: ASEAN’s community of peacebuilders – bringing peace to a reality
Minda News
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July 22, 2025
(Speech delivered by Dr. Ayesah Uy Abubakar at the Panel Discussion 2: Peace – Reality or Illusion?during the Launch of the AICHR Thematic Study on the Right to Peace, held on 1 July 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr. Abubakar of Mindanao is...
Butler’s charges to ‘do their best’ in AFC U-20 Qualifiers
Daily Star
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July 22, 2025
Following Bangladesh's emphatic 4-0 win over Nepal on Monday, which helped the team emerge unbeaten champions of the SAFF U-20 Women's Championship, head coach Peter Butler offered an in-depth analysis of the team's growth, collective mentality,...
AIPA Breaks New Ground as Caucus Holds First Dialogue with Observer Parliaments
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 22, 2025 -- The ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) wrapped up its annual caucus in Phnom Penh last week with inputs from observer parliaments for the first time. At Cambodia’s initiative, eight observer parliaments took...
Cables and notes reveal UK view on Howard’s personality, Australia’s part in Kyoto ‘awkward squad’ and an aborted cricket match
The Guardian
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July 22, 2025
Plus ça change. At the turn of the millennium, Australia was in the throes of “one of its periodic bouts of angst over its place in the Asia-Pacific and the wider world”. It was doubting the reliability of its ally the US, wrestling with the issue...
World leaders rebuke ‘narrow unilateralism’ and call for nations to urgently join forces to combat inequality
Ethical Marketing News
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July 21, 2025
40 former Heads of State and Government are calling for “a new economic coalition of the willing” to urgently tackle inequality and “remake our world in response” to “era-defining disruption”. In a joint letter released ahead of the Fourth...
'Times do need to change': RSA to modernise to support younger veterans
RNZ
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July 22, 2025
Photo: RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Returned Services Association (RSA) say they are modernising their approach to supporting younger millitary veterans. Members of the RSA, Defence Force, members of Parliament and veterans from recent operational...
Brazil offers COP30 cruise ship rooms and cost caps but negotiators...
Pacific News Service
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The Brazilian government says it has offered accommodation for COP30 costing no more than US$220 a night to representatives of some of the world’s poorest countries after African and Pacific delegations aired big concerns over the lack of...
German passport e-gates won’t change the reality: Brexit has been a disaster for British travellers
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 17, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Hanwha names CEO for European and UK defence business
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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July 21, 2025
Hanwha Aerospace has named Ben Hudson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company’s defence operations in Europe and the UK. Hudson, who concurrently serves as CEO of Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA), will oversee Hanwha’s existing...
Vietnam - ASEAN: A 30-year Journey of Shared Progress
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 20, 2025
21/07/2025 Party General Secretary To Lam delivers a keynote policy speech at the 30th anniversary of Vietnam's accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Photo: VNA As Vietnam deepens its regional and global integration,...
Why England to continue hosting WTC finals
Rediff
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IMAGE: South Africa celebrate winning the WTC Finals against Australia on June 14 2025 at Lord's in London. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday awarded the hosting rights for the next three editions...
Sports News | England Remains Destination for WTC Finals, ECB to Host Next Three Editions
Latestly
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July 20, 2025
Singapore, Jul 20 (PTI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday awarded the hosting rights for the next three editions of World Test Championship finals to England. The global body made the decision at its annual conference which...
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ICC confirm England as host for WTC Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031
Firstpost
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July 20, 2025
The ICC have made a significant decision regarding the WTC finals and disseminated it following the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting in Singapore on Sunday. read more The International Cricket Council (ICC) made several key decisions in...
Half of this country wants to move to Australia, but not all want to leave for good
SBS
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"It's too beautiful," Lailega Neemia says of her homeland, Tuvalu. "It's a good place to retire … stress-free ... very relaxed lifestyle over there." But the ocean is rising and she, like many other Tuvaluans, worries their home may be completely...
Malaysia praised for Asean’s ‘inclusive’ push, but challenges loom
Free Malaysia Today
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July 4, 2025
Timor-Leste’s expected entry into Asean as a full-fledged member will be one of several key milestones achieved during Malaysia’s chairmanship, an analyst told FMT. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: With Malaysia at the midpoint of its Asean...