International

May 6, 2025 6:37 PM May 6, 2025 6:37 PM

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UNDP reports life expectancy & income growth stalling and number of conflicts rising

A United Nations report has stated that the progress in global development slowed in 2024, raising concerns that the gains in recent years may be slipping. According to the annual Human Development Index (HDI) report released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), despite the rebo...

May 6, 2025 5:26 PM May 6, 2025 5:26 PM

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju conveys greetings of PM Modi on Vesak Day in Vietnam

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju today addressed the opening ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Mr. Riiju conveyed greetings and messages of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He noted that the timeless teachings of Lord Buddha off...

May 6, 2025 1:12 PM May 6, 2025 1:12 PM

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New Zealand lawmaker proposes social media ban for under-16s

A New Zealand lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media. It is aligning the country with Australia’s recent regulatory moves on digital platforms. National Party MP Catherine Wedd has introduced a member’s bill that would require social media co...

May 6, 2025 1:09 PM May 6, 2025 1:09 PM

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Australian govt to make case that US tariffs on foreign films ‘unjustified’

Australia's re-elected Labour Party government stated that US tariffs on foreign-made films are unjustified. The minister for social services, Amanda Rishworth, today said that the government's whole team, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, would present a very strong case to the United Stat...