Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief

Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief

“As the world navigates democratic backsliding, rising conflicts, economic pressures and shrinking of civic space, there is an increasingly organised pushback at gender equality and regression of women’s rights,” Sarah Hendriks, UN Women Director, Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division told reporters at a briefing in New York.  “Justice systems do not stand apart from those…

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MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Further escalation drives uncertainty and suffering

MIDDLE EAST LIVE: Further escalation drives uncertainty and suffering

👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website On day six of the war in the Middle East, there’s been no let-up in bombs, drones and rockets targeting Iran, Israel, Lebanon and many Gulf States, while NATO forces reportedly intercepted a missile fired at Turkïye by Iran, a claim denied by Tehran. We’ll bring you the latest…

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‘Buy Canadian’ policy likely to cost taxpayers  billion yearly: study – National

‘Buy Canadian’ policy likely to cost taxpayers $12 billion yearly: study – National

A study released by the Montreal Economic Institute estimates the federal government’s “Buy Canadian” policy could increase the cost of large infrastructure projects by more than $12 billion per year. The study states that, among Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, total expenditures on public procurement accounted for 12.9 per cent of gross…

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Toyota says claim it’s moving U.S. plant to Canada is false – National

Toyota says claim it’s moving U.S. plant to Canada is false – National

Social media posts last month claimed Toyota had decided to move an auto manufacturing plant from Huntsville, Ala., to Ontario. The company says the claim is false. The claim originated from online accounts that appear to generate their content using artificial intelligence. As Canada’s auto sector struggles under the weight of U.S. tariffs, some social…

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Iran pummelled by new airstrikes as it launches attacks on Israel, U.S. bases – National

Iran pummelled by new airstrikes as it launches attacks on Israel, U.S. bases – National

Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Israel, American bases and countries around the region Thursday, while warning the U.S. would “bitterly regret” torpedoing an Iranian warship and calling for “Trump’s blood.” Tehran’s expanding retaliatory strikes and increasing shows of defiance came even Israel hammered it for a sixth day. The war has escalated…

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Iranian warship sunk by the U.S. was returning from an exhibition – National

Iranian warship sunk by the U.S. was returning from an exhibition – National

An Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home, New Delhi said. The sinking underscored the scope of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and its spread in the Middle…

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Iran Israel War | U.S. will ‘bitterly regret’ attacking IRIS Dena: Iranian Foreign Minister  

Iran Israel War | U.S. will ‘bitterly regret’ attacking IRIS Dena: Iranian Foreign Minister  

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. File | Photo Credit: AFP The U.S. has “perpetrated an atrocity” at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran’s shores, and will “bitterly regret” the move, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said. Also read: Iran-Israel war day 6 live updates The official reaction from Tehran comes a day…

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Artemis Moon Mission: NASA seeks cost-effective solution for the Artemis Moon mission with Boeing-Lockheed component |

Artemis Moon Mission: NASA seeks cost-effective solution for the Artemis Moon mission with Boeing-Lockheed component |

NASA seeks cost-effective solution for the Artemis Moon mission with Boeing-Lockheed component (Image source: Canva) NASA is thinking about using a rocket part made by Boeing and Lockheed Martin for its next Moon mission because the costs of the Artemis program keep going up. Costs are going up, so NASA is looking into other ways…

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Sportswear giant Adidas drops 8% after profit guidance disappoints

Sportswear giant Adidas drops 8% after profit guidance disappoints

The logo of Adidas is seen on a Gazelle sneaker for sale at a shop in Berlin, Germany, May 2, 2024. Lisi Niesner | Reuters Shares of Adidas fell as much as 8% on Wednesday after providing a disappointing 2026 outlook, as it grapples with unfavorable currency swings and a hit from U.S. tariffs. The…

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Kospi, Hang Seng Index, Nikkei 225

Kospi, Hang Seng Index, Nikkei 225

People walking through the neon lit night streets of Sinchon in the heart of Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital city. Fotovoyager | E+ | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi jumped as much as 12% on Thursday, staging a sharp rebound from its worst session, and on course to clock its best day, data from LSEG…

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