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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

UNGA President honours India's Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in Diplomacy

On the International Day for Women in Diplomacy, UNGA President Dennis Francis honored Hansa Mehta, an Indian feminist leader and diplomat, for her pivotal role in making the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) more inclusive. Mehta successfully advocated changing "All men are born free and equal" to "All human beings are born free and equal" in the UDHR's Article 1, a landmark moment for women's rights.

International Business Times 

Mongolians To Vote In Poll Dominated By Corruption Worries

Mongolians go to the polls Friday in parliamentary elections, with the ruling party expected to hold its majority despite voter fatigue over corruption and concern about inflation and the state of the economy.

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A Look at Life in China

Tourists are watching the sunrise from a viewing platform on the Three Gorges Dam in Yichang, China, on June 23, 2024. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto/Rex Features/Shutterstock)

France24.com (en) 

Indonesia's all-girl Muslim metal band heads to Glastonbury

Yet, a decade later, Voice of Baceprot's three Muslim women will become the first band from Indonesia to perform at the world-famous festival in Britain this week, where the headliners include Coldplay and Dua Lipa. Their set will mark the latest highlight in a wild career that has seen Firda Kurnia (guitar and vocals), Widi Rahmawati (bass) and Euis Siti Aisah (drums) amass a huge fanbase while challenging gender stereotypes in male-dominated Indonesian society. "Honestly, Glastonbury is not on... Читать дальше...

France24.com (en) 

Florida Panthers beat Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to win Stanley Cup final

Goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart sealed a 4-3 series victory for the Panthers against an Oilers outfit who had rallied from 3-0 down to force a decisive game seven. "I've been chasing that for a long time," Florida coach Paul Maurice said afterwards. "It was perfect Florida Panther fashion -- nothing's easy. Nothing's easy for us." Edmonton had been bidding to become the first team from Canada since the Montreal Canadiens in 1993 to win the National Hockey League's championship. The... Читать дальше...

The Japan Times 

Tokyo Gov. Koike targeted by threats too

A threatening message warning of an attack using sulfuric acid has been sent via fax to people close to the governor, similar to that sent to the office of rival Renho.

Chicago Sun-Times 

Crochet pitches 5 2/3 but White Sox blanked by Dodgers

Manager Pedro Grifol had a strategy for trying to contain Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.
“Yeah, try not to pitch to him,” Grifol said before the White Sox lost 3-0 to the Dodgers on Monday in front of 25,070 fans at Guaranteed Rate Field. “He’s one of the hottest hitters on the planet right now.”

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Kerala leader triggers controversy, calls for "separate Malabar" state; BJP hits back

SYS leader Mustafa Mundupara has sparked controversy in Kerala by advocating for a "separate Malabar state" during a protest about class 11 seat shortages in the region. Mundupara argued that both Southern Kerala and Malabar pay equal taxes and should receive equal facilities. The BJP condemned Mundupara's remarks, vowing to oppose any attempts to divide Kerala, while student organizations like KSU and Muslim League are demanding more class 11 seats in the Malabar region.

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Missouri, Kansas judges temporarily halt much of President Biden's student debt forgiveness plan

Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri have together blocked much of a Biden administration student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers. The judges’ rulings prevent the U.S. Department of Education from helping many of the intended borrowers ease their loan repayment burdens going forward under a rule set to go into effect July 1. The decisions do not cancel assistance already provided to borrowers. In Kansas, the judge... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

5G auction: All you need to know about Rs 96,000 crore spectrum battle

5G auction: India is gearing up for its latest 5G airwaves auction starting Tuesday, valued at over Rs 96,000 crore. Telecom giants like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea will compete for crucial radio frequencies essential for 5G services. The previous auction in August 2022 set a record with the government earning Rs 1.5 lakh crore.