Is recognising Palestine a way to ‘save face’ for Western leaders? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Is recognising Palestine a way to ‘save face’ for Western leaders? | Israel-Palestine conflict

Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia have recognised Palestinian statehood, a symbolic response to Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and territorial expansion in the occupied West Bank. More states, including France and Portugal, are expected to recognise Palestine in the coming days after the announcements on Sunday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list…

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China launches online visa application system for US amid drive to boost visitor numbers

China launches online visa application system for US amid drive to boost visitor numbers

China’s diplomatic missions in the United States have launched a new online visa application system as part of its efforts to boost tourist revenues and people-to-people exchanges. The process previously required at least two in-person visits: first to submit application materials and later to provide biometric information and submit their passports after initial approval. But…

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‘Up or out’: death of bright young scientists highlights China’s ruthless academic system

‘Up or out’: death of bright young scientists highlights China’s ruthless academic system

The death of three prominent young scientists from top Chinese universities in recent months has again put the country’s ambitious science goals and ruthless academic system under scrutiny. While none of their institutions has issued any official statement about the deaths, the cases have once again prompted criticism of China’s flawed talent system, which is…

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US, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and France to Experience Jamaica’s Rich Culture Through New Tourism Campaign

US, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and France to Experience Jamaica’s Rich Culture Through New Tourism Campaign

Home » America Travel News » US, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and France to Experience Jamaica’s Rich Culture Through New Tourism Campaign Published on September 14, 2025 The Jamaica Tourist Board’s new digital campaign, “There’s Always More to Jamaica,” is inviting travelers from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France to explore…

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Canada Securities Watchdog Seeks First Greenwashing Sanction

Canada Securities Watchdog Seeks First Greenwashing Sanction

(Bloomberg) — Canada’s biggest securities regulator is taking its first enforcement action related to so-called greenwashing by a fund manager. The Ontario Securities Commission is alleging Toronto-based Purpose Investments Inc. made statements about how it incorporated environmental, social and governance factors that were “misleading, untrue, and in conflict with the prospectuses of the funds it…

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Editorial | Hong Kong drugs bust underscores why global cooperation is key

Editorial | Hong Kong drugs bust underscores why global cooperation is key

Credit goes not just to the two forces, but also to the authorities on the mainland and overseas jurisdictions that shared intelligence for the operation conducted between June and August. Local officers uncovered 74 narcotic-related cases and seized 1,219kg (2,687lbs) of drugs, including 622kg of cannabis, 280kg of ketamine, 200kg of cocaine, 85kg of methamphetamine…

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