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Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism champions Australian and New Zealand Travel Agents with new advocacy programme.

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Sydney, 13 August 2025 – The Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism (DET) has today unveiled the Dubai Advocacy Programme, a new travel trade initiative designed to recognise, reward and empower passionate high-performing travel agents in Australia and New Zealand who actively champion Dubai and wish to be part of a recognised and engaged community … Continued

Guests of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit Visit Luoyang: Embracing the Dynamic Pulse of a Millennia-Old Ancient Capital

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LUOYANG, China, Aug. 1, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From July 23 to 27, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Media and Think Tank Summit was held in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. On July 26, over 100 guests embarked on a field visit to Luoyang, immersing themselves in the vitality and pulse of this millennium-old ancient capital. As a pivotal cradle of … Continued

“Every food truck that reaches Gaza is a lifeline”

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday 28 July 2025  Media Statement  “Every food truck that reaches Gaza is a lifeline” Plan International Australia has today joined global calls to clear the way for urgent aid to flow into Gaza. On Monday Israel agreed to pause military operations for 10 hours a day in three populated areas of … Continued

Australia must step up preparation for global health crises

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Australia has world class expertise in research and innovation as well as a strong track record in investing in global multilateral health initiatives. However it is increasingly vulnerable to international health threats from climate change, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and vaccine-preventable diseases. The combination of US President Donald Trump’s cuts to global health programs and bio-medical … Continued

International Court of Justice declares states have obligation to address fossil fuels in historic ruling

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23 JULY, 2025 THE HAGUE—Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the world’s highest court, issued its long-awaited Advisory Opinion on states’ legal obligations in the face of climate change, offering unprecedented legal clarity on how existing international norms apply to address the climate crisis, with significant implications for ongoing and future fossil fuel production.  … Continued

Pacific activists celebrate landmark decision on climate accountability from International Court of Justice

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24 July 2025 Pacific – The International Court of Justice has provided its Advisory Opinion on climate change, making clear that states most responsible for the crisis have a legal obligation to protect current and future generations by cutting emissions and providing reparations for those affected.  Driven by a demand from Pacific youth and island … Continued

Sustainable Population Australia Expert Alert: Earth Overshoot Day, 24 July

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Embargo: 21 JulyMedia Release: 23 July On Earth Overshoot Day, Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) is urging national and global leaders to confront the unsustainable pace of population growth – a primary but often neglected driver of climate change, biodiversity loss, and global inequality. Earth Overshoot Day signifies the point in the year when humanity’s demand … Continued

President of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile, Hon. Penpa Tsering in Australia to inaugurate the ‘Year of Compassion’ 2025-2026

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Hon. Sikyong (President) Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile will be visiting Australia from 11-17 July 2025. The Sikyong’s visit takes place following a momentous week of events held across the world in celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday. As Chief guest, the Sikyong will address a celebratory … Continued