VTB Education and the government of the Amur Region have agreed on a partnership

International Literacy Day 2025

International Literacy Day 2025: On September 8, 2025, the world comes together once again to mark International Literacy Day, a day that underscores the power of words in shaping lives, societies, and futures. This year’s observance carries a...

France has become Europe's problem child - here's why

Once upon a time if folks wanted to pinpoint the most economically-vulnerable country in Europe - the one most likely to face a crisis - they would invariably point to Greece or to Italy. They were the nations with the eye-wateringly high bond...

Cultural Assets Group, IN4 Group launch JV to train Saudi youth in creative tech

Cultural Assets Group, a privately-owned cultural and creative group in Saudi Arabia, has signed an agreement with IN4 Group, an international professional technology training and skills provider, to establish the joint venture ‘Madinat Al...

International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day 2025: International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8, 2025, every year. It is a reminder that literacy is not just about reading and writing, but also about giving people the tools to live with dignity,...

Regional security: The pillar of Caribbean stability and growth

The Caribbean to­day is at a crit­i­cal junc­ture. The re­cent as­sertive pres­ence of the Unit­ed States in re­gion­al wa­ters, par­tic­u­lar­ly its no-non­sense ap­proach to coun­ter­ing nar­co-traf­fick­ing and mon­i­tor­ing threats...

Government alarmed by wave of mass retrenchments amid economic challenges

The government has expressed deep concern over the implications of mass job cuts on the economy following retrenchment notices by a number of multinational corporations. Last week, Glencore Operations South Africa revealed its intention to...

Government Secures USD 196 Million in New Concessional Loans as of Q2 2025

The Royal Government of Cambodia has recently signed new concessional loans amounting to a significant US$196 million with various development partners, as reported in the latest release from the Ministry of Economy and Finance. As of the second...

International Literacy Day: Closing South Africa’s Literacy Gap in the Digital Era

Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) has been observed every year globally on 8 September, reminding governments, practitioners and citizens that literacy is a fundamental human right. Beyond the ability to read, literacy enables the...

Government must choose ‘achievable’ over ‘ambitious’ climate targets

One of Australia’s top energy analysts says it will not be a disaster if Labor misses its 2030 emissions reductions goals and the government should focus on setting an achievable 2035 target to maintain political support for the green transition....

Government revokes suspension notice of sufferance wharves

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Government has revoked its suspension of all sufferance wharves to unload imported goods. Sufferance wharves are seen as hotspots for government’s revenue loss due to non-compliance and inability of Customs to adequately monitor...

Political crisis crushes France’s joie de vivre

The restaurant is a picture of French art de vivre. Situated in a former convent, it boasts a leafy terrace and fine dishes such as raw sea bass fillet with capers and tarragon. Few Parisians, however, are planning to enjoy the gastronomy of Café...

International nurse feels protected by hospital

ShareSave Nurse Korina Sibanda and colleagues showcased their Zimbabwean heritage at Leighton Hospital, Crewe A hospital nurse from Zimbabwe says that amid anti-immigration movements in the UK she feels protected by her employer, where senior...

Cultural charm and innovation drive a boom in China's tourism

(Xinhua) 13:55, September 08, 2025 Tourists from Austria wearing Hanfu attires pose for photos at Yuyuan Garden Mall in Shanghai, east China, July 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming) NANJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Dressed in a qipao and carrying a...

Government leaves door open to refunds for airline passengers under new scheme

“For too long, travellers have been left frustrated when they can’t get an outcome. This will be the first time they can take complaints to a dedicated aviation ombudsman.” Loading The announcement follows a bruising period for the sector. Qantas...

Politics LIVE: 'There's no time!' Labour infighting begins as hard-left accuses Keir Starmer of 'stitch-up' in race to replace Angela Rayner

Sir Keir Starmer has been warned to brace for a showdown with Labour’s hard-left today as MPs plot to enter the race to replace Angela Rayner as the party’s deputy leader. The Prime Minister, who has already appointed David Lammy and Steve Reed to...

International Literacy Day 2025: Know Date, Significance, Theme & More

International Literacy Day is observed every year to highlight the importance of literacy as a human right and a foundation for individual empowerment and societal progress. Despite technological advances, millions of people across the world still...

Government Crackdown After Stolen IMEIs Flood Pakistan’s Black Market

Pakistan’s growing data leak crisis has taken a darker turn, with stolen mobile IMEIs surfacing as the hottest commodity in the underground market. Following an Express News exposé, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities to launch...

Health Check: Memphasys inks its first major deal to sort the ‘swimmers’ from the ‘floaters’

In life's great race up the fallopian tube, Memphasys is ensuring that only the best 'tadpoles' are the winners. Pic via Getty. Memphasys shares double on “transformational” distribution deal Proteomics airs encouraging esophageal cancer diagnosis...

Cultural tour examines Beijing's preservation and renewal

International students and media members go on a cultural tour in Beijing's Xicheng district on Friday. [Photo provided to China Daily] More than 20 participants, including international students from Tsinghua University, Beijing Language and...