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National Highways delivers ‘significant improvements’ for road users
Fleet News
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July 18, 2025
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says that National Highways has delivered significant improvements for road users over the past five years. But, according to ORR’s assessment of National Highways’ performance and delivery, it must learn lessons...
Underrated, But Worth Visiting In 2025: Nevada's Most Overlooked National Park
The Travel
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July 19, 2025
Located in the western United States, Nevada is known for its hot and dry climate, desert and semi-arid landscapes, alternating mountain ranges and valleys, and significant biodiversity. It also offers numerous recreational activities for outdoor...
Torfaen garden awarded prestigious national status
South Wales Argus
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Oakfield Flower Gardens in Llantarnam, is the ninth site in Torfaen to earn Green Flag status from Keep Wales Tidy, joining a list of other celebrated green spaces including Cwmbran Boating Lake and Pontypool Park. The Green Flag Award recognises...
Climate change, urbanisation escalating disasters: Chief Secretary
Greater Kashmir
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July 18, 2025
Srinagar, Jul 18: In a significant step towards enhancing disaster resilience and preparedness, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir conducted a high-level workshop on the Incident Response System (IRS) today. The workshop was attended by...
GLOBAL: Insetting can advance shipping’s decarbonisation but be aware of risk factors, says new UCL report
Bunkerspot
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July 18, 2025
A new study from the UCL Energy Institute which looks at the role of voluntary insetting schemes in supporting shipping’s decarbonisation finds that they can provide an opportunity to catalyse the transition before regulatory drivers fully kick...
Asia’s emerging climate triangle
Taipei Times
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July 19, 2025
As the global push for decarbonization intensifies, a promising climate and energy partnership is emerging between India, Taiwan and South Korea — three democracies with complementary strengths, and shared goals and growing strategic interest. The...
San Antonio parlor celebrates ‘National Ice Cream Day’ with vegan, lactose-free flavors
San Antonio Report - Texas
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July 19, 2025
Angela Córdoba once turned an unexpected tip from a customer into a promotion that transformed her struggling ice cream parlor. Today, on the eve of National Ice Cream Day, Freshest Ice Creams enjoys robust business and a No. 1 ranking on Yelp for...
Uncrewed Surface Vehicles Spearhead Global Ocean Surface Observations
Deeper Blue
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July 19, 2025
A new network of ocean observations has been announced. The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) aims to expand global ocean surface observations through the use of a fleet of uncrewed surface vessels. The new fleet is called the SUN Fleet and...
Dar tells UN India fuelling disinfo, proxy hostilities
The News International
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July 21, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar met the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Philemon Yang, in New York on Monday and raised concerns over India’s disinformation drive, hostility, and...
China launches mega-dam on Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet amid environmental concerns
Phayul
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July 19, 2025
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 19: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday officially launched construction of a massive hydroelectric dam project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet on Saturday, according to China’s...
Shock Therapy: How Fertiliser Disruptions Could Drive Up Global Food Prices by 13%
Krishi Jagran
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July 19, 2025
Home Blog Disruptions in global fertiliser supplies could spike food prices by 13%, warns the OECD FAO Outlook. Reduced yields, higher input costs and subsidy cuts like in India threaten food security but also highlight opportunities for...
Climate Litigation and Green Energy: How Courts Are Shaping India’s Renewable Future
Energetica India
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July 18, 2025
The climate crisis is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of the present times and demands immediate action. As the government worldwide struggle to formulate effective climate policies, courts are increasingly stepping in to address...
Azerbaijan’s 3rd Shusha Global Media Forum to tackle AI and disinformation
Today.Az
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By Nazrin Abdul As the global information landscape continues to evolve rapidly under the influence of digital technologies and geopolitical uncertainties, Azerbaijan is set to once again position itself at the forefront of international media...
Tropical Wave in Atlantic Shows Chances for Development, Says National Hurricane Center
SpaceCoastDaily.com - Florida
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July 19, 2025
tropical wave is over 500 miles east of the Lesser Antilles The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave currently interacting with a broad area of low pressure in the central Atlantic. (NHC Image) BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The...
Global expansion: overcoming hurdles in international hotel investments
Retail Times
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July 18, 2025
Expanding a hotel brand across international borders is a natural move for many brands that feel they’ve grown into a big fish in a small pond. It’s a move that promises access to new markets, diversified revenue streams and enhanced brand...
Uganda advances climate-smart energy policy at Global Bioenergy Forum
Independent (Uganda)
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July 19, 2025
Participants at the Global Bioenergy Partnerships week in Kampala, focusing on building an enabling environment for sustainable bioenergy transitions. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has cemented its position as a regional...
Chinese premier stresses high-quality implementation of major national projects
Xinhua News Agency
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LHASA, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged efforts to develop major national projects with high quality, promote economic and social development, and enhance well-being of the people of different ethnic groups. Li made the...
UTAC announces major global facility investments to support next generation mobility
CBT News - Georgia
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July 19, 2025
UTAC announces major facility upgrades across its sites in the UK, US, Morocco, Finland and France Global investments strengthen UTAC’s support for electrification, autonomy, and sustainable mobility Centennial Building in Michigan transformed...
Foreign Ministers of Mongolia and Croatia hold official talks
AKIpress News Agency
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July 18, 2025
AKIPRESS.COM - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia Battsetseg Batmunkh held official talks with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Gordan Grlić Radman, the Mongolian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. The Ministers...
Global giant takes huge chunk of North Yorkshire industrial park
The Press
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Cain International has agreed a 280,000 sq ft letting to Sika UK at its Sherburn42 industrial park, situated to the east of Sherburn-in-Elmet, near Tadcaster. Sika UK, the subsidiary of the worldwide Sika Group – which produces and markets a wide...