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Mar 08, 2025
Colorado [US], March 8: Over 1,000 protesters gathered outside a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration building in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, decrying Trump administration layoffs of what two current employees said were upward of 10% of scientists there.
Trump pulls $400m from Columbia University
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EU tech chiefs say they don't target US tech
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FAO Food Price Index rises in February
Rome [Italy], March 8: The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increases in sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, according...
UN emergency aid fund releases $110 million for neglected humanitarian crises
New York [US], March 8: Amid deep cuts to global humanitarian funding, the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund, CERF, allocated $110 million to neglected crises...
'When women, girls can rise, we all thrive', says UN chief
New York [US], March 8: The UN called for the international community to stand firm in making rights, equality and empowerment a reality for all...
Global battery market advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply, prices continue to decline: IEA
Paris [France], March 8: The global battery market is advancing rapidly as demand rises sharply and prices continue to decline, according to International Energy Agency...
Rice production forecast to hit record high of 543 million tonnes in 2024/25: FAO
Rome [Italy], March 8: Rice production is forecast to hit a record high of 543 million tonnes (in milled equivalent) in 2024/25, driven by positive...
Use of starvation as weapon war crime in Gaza: UN
Gaza [Palestine], March 8: UN Human Rights Office in Palestine said Friday that Israel has a legal obligation to ensure the provision of the necessities...
New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump's understanding of WWII
Mar 07, 2025
Wellington [New Zealand], March 7: New Zealand has sacked its ambassador to the United Kingdom after the diplomat publicly questioned United States President Donald Trump's...
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza city
Gaza [Palestine], March 7: Three Palestinians were martyred Thursday as a result of Israeli shelling that targeted a group of citizens east of Shujaiya neighbourhood...
At least 16 soldiers killed in massive attacks, ambushes in Syria: Monitor
Damascus [Syria], March 7: At least 16 members of the security forces were killed on Thursday in a string of attacks and ambushes mounted by...
UK signs 'road map' with France as Channel crossings continue
London [UK], March 7: The UK has signed a "road map" agreement with France aimed at bolstering co-operation to tackle people smuggling as small boat crossings continued in the Channel on Thursday.
4 dead after Russian attack on hotel where UK volunteers were staying
US administration discusses elections with Ukrainian opposition
UN-backed meeting on protection of Palestinian civilians called off
Fifteen hurt after South Korea fighter jets drop eight bombs by accident
Romania arrests 6 over alleged coup plot linked to Russia
UK finalizes deal to supply attack drones to Ukraine
Britain, Ireland to strengthen relationship in new era
Romanian PM offers to resign if opposition backs coalition's presidential candidate
Lukashenko supports idea to produce Russia's drones in Belarus
Europe's Ariane 6 lifts 1st commercial flight
