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Modi’s Africa Tour: Focus On Critical Minerals, Energy, Partnerships
StratNews Global
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July 1, 2025
Marking a strategic diplomatic push to secure critical minerals, bolster energy security and strengthen ties ahead of the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ghana (July 2–3) and Namibia (July 9) as...
"Your kindness and generosity...are legendary": Trinidad and Tobago President hails PM Modi
Detroit Star - Michigan
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Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo on Friday showered praised to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while conferring the nation's highest honour to him. She hailed PM Modi for his...
"Our priority will always be Global South": PM Modi during joint session of Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament
Pennsylvania Sun
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Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to the Global South during his address to the Joint Assembly of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, stating that...
Sheikh Tahnoon and Saudi Crown Prince address regional security in Jeddah talks
The National News
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Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Thursday in support of efforts by the two nations to bolster regional security and...
Global Drought Hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage
Smart Water Magazine
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July 4, 2025
Fueled by climate change and relentless pressure on land and water resources, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have taken place since 2023, according to a UN-backed report launched on July 2. Prepared by...
Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan
Yahoo News
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An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...
Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
The Atlantic
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June 30, 2025
This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. I like to tell people that the night before I stopped sleeping, I slept. Not only that: I slept well. Years ago, a boyfriend of mine, even-keeled during the...
Jen Bartlett obituary
The Guardian
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July 3, 2025
Jen Bartlett, who has died aged 93, was part of a husband-and-wife team that brought groundbreaking natural history films to television audiences around the world, including to ITV as part of its long-running Survival series. Des Bartlett did most...
5 Countries, 8 Days: PM Narendra Modi Set For Longest Diplomatic Visit In 11 Years
News18
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June 30, 2025
Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 14:02 IST PM Narendra Modi’s tour will cover two continents and include visits to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia PM Narendra Modi also completed a six-nation trip in eight days when he visited...
Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report
Seed World
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July 4, 2025
Driven by climate change and mounting pressure on land and water resources, some of the most extensive and destructive droughts in recorded history have occurred since 2023, according to a new UN-supported report released today. Produced by the...
PM Modi to embark on 5-nation tour from July 2; attend BRICS Summit in Brazil
The Statesman (India)
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June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia starting July 2, which includes participation in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro with key focus on strengthening...
PM Modi’s five-nation tour likely to focus on defence cooperation, Africa outreach, and multilaterals
The Hindu
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June 30, 2025
Defence, rare earth minerals, cooperation on counter-terror and south-south cooperation will be among the focus areas during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 2-9 five-nation tour covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and...
NamPort invests N$3.7 million in UNAM Research to protect Walvis Bay lagoon
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Namibian Ports Authority (NamPort) will provide N$3.7 million to the University of Namibia (UNAM) to conduct research on the Walvis Bay lagoon. The Walvis Bay lagoon is one of Namibia's five Ramsar sites. Ramsar sites are wetlands falling...
PM Modi conferred with Trinidad and Tobago's highest honour: 'Accept it on behalf of 140 crore Indians'
DNA India
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago' (ORTT) on Friday, the highest honour of the nation, during a ceremonial event at the President's House in Port of Spain. Image credit:...
BRICS Summit 2025: Focus on AI ethics, climate action, global peace and security aligned with India's position, says MEA
CNBC-TV18
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June 30, 2025
Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), climate action, global health and reforming global governance, peace and security are some of the key issues on the agenda of the upcoming BRICS Summit that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to...
DÚLRA: House martins are a pure joy – just ask a Robin
Belfast Media
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AN enriched life – isn’t that what we all strive for? Whether it’s sitting down on the settee to watch a good film, going to a gig or for a meal, or just a walk in the park, it’s often that wee bit extra that makes the difference. And sometimes,...
PM Modi To Visit 5 Nations In July, Attend 17th BRICS Summit In Brazil
Free Press Journal
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June 30, 2025
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a multi-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia in the first week of July, with a primary focus on attending the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro and...
From Ghana to Guyana: Is PM Modi’s Global South push India’s silent strategy to lead a new post-West world order?
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a five-nation tour from July 2 to 9, and it's becoming clear that these visits are about more than just diplomacy and photo-ops. Over the past year, Modi’s foreign trips, especially to countries across...
Indian community in Trinidad &Tobago enthusiastic about PM Modi’s upcoming visit: MEA Secy
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 30, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Trinidad and Tobago on a two-day visit from July 3 as part of his multi-country eight-day-long tour that begins this Wednesday and will include visits to Ghana,...
Can BRICS project unity amid global tensions?
Deutsche Welle
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July 4, 2025
A two-day summit of the BRICS grouping of emerging economies starts Sunday in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, as the global forum seeks to build consensus and cohesion after the group expanded over the past two years. BRICS styles itself as a...