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UAE Gender Balance Council showcases national achievements at G20 Women’s Empowerment Working Group Meeting – World News Network
The UAE, represented by the UAE Gender Balance Council, participated in the second technical meeting of the G20 Women's Empowerment Working Group, held in South Africa on 8-9 May under the country's G20 Presidency.
Trump cites ‘genocide’ of white farmers as 59 South Africans granted refugee status in US – World News Network
A group of 59 White South Africans arrived in the United States on Monday after being granted refugee status under the US President Donald Trump administration, marking the first such designation by the administration, according to a report by CNN.
Indian Consulate in New York expresses condolences over death of two students in road accident – World News Network
After two Indian students from Cleveland State University, Manav Patel and Saurav Prabhakar, lost their lives in a road accident, the Indian Consulate expressed sorrow over the incident and said that it is in close contact with the families, offering all possible support during this time.
US sanctions Iranians linked to nuclear weapons programme – World News Network
The US Department of State on Monday announced sanctions against three Iranian individuals and one Iranian entity linked to Iran's Organization of Defensive Innovation and Research (SPND), the successor to the country's pre-2004 nuclear weapons programme, known as the Amad Project.
HRW urges Pope Leo XIV to review Vatican’s 2018 agreement with China to protect religious freedom – World News Network
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged newly appointed Pope Leo XIV to review the Vatican's 2018 agreement with the Chinese government, which gives Beijing significant control over the appointment of Catholic bishops.
Taiwan MND detects 31 Chinese aircraft in its territory; Beijing launches satellite – World News Network
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said it detected 31 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and one official ship operating around the island by 6 am (UTC+8) on Tuesday.