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Media Release: Plan International Australia launches emergency Sudan appeal to help children and families engulfed in “invisible” crisis

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Thursday 21st March, 2024 – for immediate release Press Release Plan International Australia launches emergency Sudan appeal to help children and families engulfed in “invisible” crisis Almost a year since conflict engulfed Sudan, almost 25 million people – the equivalent to the entire population of Australia – are still in life-threatening danger and desperate need … Continued

A GUIDE TO RAMADAN IN DUBAI

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Ramadan is the most important month of the Islamic calendar for Muslims, and in Dubai it is a time of reflection, spirituality, family bonding and festivities. During the Holy Month, the city comes alive with a range of activities that cater to people of all ages. Australian’s travelling to the UAE and Dubai in particular … Continued

ActionAid “categorically denounces” the reported forcible transfer of millions from Rafah to so-called “humanitarian islands”

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  Riham Jafari, Communications and Advocacy Coordinator at ActionAid Palestine, said:    “We categorically denounce the reported green light from the US for Israel to undertake military action in Rafah and forcibly transfer the million plus people sheltering in Rafah to so-called “humanitarian islands” within Gaza so Israel can continue its violent rampage which is … Continued

Urgent need for science-based approach to shark conservation

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Brazilian authorities must take a science-based approach to shark conservation, with experts warning extreme reactions to bite incidents and population growth will undermine the recovery of the fish.  A new paper with authors from the University of São Paulo in Brazil, Charles Darwin University, the California Academy of Sciences in San Franciso and Ghent University … Continued

Expert sources & articles available: Supply chains under attack

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Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea are having an impact on global supply chains. Given 15 percent of global maritime trade volume normally passes through the Suez Canal, disruptions could have a major affect on availability and prices of many goods in the Indo-Pacific. Shipping companies are already diverting vessels to longer routes via South Africa, which … Continued

“JAPAN BULLET TRAIN” Shinkansen Ticket Service Now Open to International Travelers and Foreign Residents in Japan

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TOKYO, Mar. 12, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Inbound Platform Corp. (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange) is pleased to announce the new launch of its Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket service, which includes basic fares, express tickets and the innovative ticket issuance via QR codes, for international travelers and foreign residents in Japan, starting from March … Continued

Monash expert: Russian election (15-17 March)

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Ahead of Russia’s presidential election, 15 March, a Monash University expert is available to discuss what the election could mean for Russia, and globally.    PhD candidate Alasdair McCallum, School of Social Sciences, Politics and International Relations, Faculty of Arts, Monash University Contact: +61 427 856 007 or alasdair.mccallum@monash.edu  Read more of Mr McCallum’s commentary … Continued

Australian Parliamentary Delegation visits Dharamsala – 9-13 March 2024

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DHARAMSALA, INDIA – Sunday 10 March: Australian Parliamentarians travelled to India this week to meet with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in a display of solidarity with Tibetans living in exile. During the four-day visit to the Dharamsala-based headquarters of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, the four-member delegation will attend the official commemoration function of the … Continued

Expert Alert: Venezuela announces election date

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Venezuela has announced that its presidential election will take place July 28, but the country’s leading opposition candidate remains barred from the ballot.  Dr Raul Sanchez-Urribarri Associate Dean (Academic and International Partnerships) at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe UniversityE: r.sanchezu@latrobe.edu.au M: 0452 215 560  Dr Sanchez-Urribarri can discuss: Latin American politics  Elections; … Continued