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US cancels $1.1bn of Somalia’s debt in ‘historic’ financial agreement

NEPS — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:59:03 +0000

Commitment by Mogadishu’s largest single lender is latest in series of deals to forgive ‘unsustainable’ $4.5bn debt

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Displacement crisis reaches 123 million, amid ongoing conflicts

NEPS — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:52:10 +0000

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, has called for “urgent international support” as the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reaches 123 million, with ongoing conflicts in Lebanon, Sudan and other areas driving further displacement.

In a statement to the Third Committee of the General Assembly, Mr.

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85 per cent of journalist killings go unpunished

NEPS — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:45:51 +0000

Between 2006 and 2024, over 1,700 journalists have been killed around the world, and around 85 percent of the cases did not make it to court, according to a report by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The dangers faced by journalists, including risks to their lives, are highlighted each year on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, which falls on 2 November.… Read the rest

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STATE TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION 2024 RESULTS DECLARED

NEPS — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:38:28 +0000

KOHIMA, Nov 7: The results for the State Talent Search Examination (STSE) 2024, which promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, were announced at a dedicated program held at Mount Tabor Retreat Centre, Kohima, on November 6, 2024. PARAKH NCERT, New Delhi, organised the program in collaboration with NBSE.… Read the rest

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How to turn leftover lasagne into a deep-fried treat – recipe

NEPS — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:09:11 +0000

Here is a lasagne to make specifically for the leftovers: batch-cook the pasta bake, portion and freeze, so you’ve always got some to hand to coat in breadcrumbs and deep-fry

Tom Hunt

he love of my life doesn’t cook often, but when she does, she batch-cooks the most wonderful and comforting soups, stews and bolognese.… Read the rest

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Investment drives growth. That’s why gloomy forecasters are so wrong about the budget

NEPS — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:39 +0000

Will Hutton

The Office for Budget Responsibility’s extreme conservatism means it has woefully underestimated the impact of Labour’s public spending plans

here is a consensus among economists that a precondition for higher growth is higher levels of investment, and that one of the most certain ways of lifting investment levels is for the state to provide a lead.… Read the rest

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COP16: Landmark biodiversity agreements adopted

NEPS — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:42:12 +0000

The world’s largest biodiversity summit, known as COP16, concluded this weekend in Colombia, with several landmark decisions, including first ever agreements on nature’s genetic data and on recognising people of Africa descent and Indigenous Peoples as key stewards in conservation efforts.… Read the rest

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‘Empty tank’: Katie Boulter outgunned by Diana Shnaider in Hong Kong final

NEPS — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:35:16 +0000

British No 1 beaten 6-1, 6-2 by 20-year-old Russian
Boulter excited after reaching career-high ranking of 23

Tumaini Carayol

Katie Boulter’s strong run in Hong Kong came to a brutal end on Sunday when she was thoroughly outplayed in the final by the top seed, Diana Shnaider, who dismantled the British No 1 player 6-1, 6-2 to win her fourth WTA title of the season.… Read the rest

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Middle East crisis: Gaza polio vaccine campaign under fire

NEPS — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:28:17 +0000

Attacks on a clinic and UN staff member were reported during a resumed polio vaccine campaign in besieged northern Gaza, Israeli forces continued airstrikes on Lebanon on Sunday and in Yemen, a new water project launched a “lifeline” for populations fleeing conflict, with updates from Syria.

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Lebanon: UN agencies call for ceasefire as war worsens dire conditions

NEPS — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:19:56 +0000

The humanitarian situation in Lebanon has surpassed the devastation wrought by the war with Israel in 2006, UN agencies said on Saturday, publishing the latest updates from the ground amid calls for an immediate ceasefire.

A new Israel airstrike hit the border post of Joussieh, where many Lebanese and Syrian people are crossing to escape the violence.

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