EU And Singapore Conclude Negotiations For Landmark Digital Trade Agreement

The EU and Singapore concluded negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement (DTA). This deal is the first EU agreement of its kind, reflecting the EU's aspiration to be a global standard-setter for digital trade rules and cross-border data flows.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanahu.
Netanyahu Implores U.S. Congress for More Weapons, Declares, “We’re Protecting You”

Israel’s prime minister unloaded at his critics as he called for more killing firepower from his strongest ally.

The Beijing Declaration.
China Brokers New Pact Uniting 14 of the Largest Palestinian Leadership Factions

Hamas, Fatah, and twelve other Palestinian influence and governing entities have agreed to work together under the overall banner of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

Drought and deserts in Africa
Jordan Paves Way For US$60 Million Initiative To Adapt To Climate Change

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has recently approved a significant new project in Jordan to increase adaptation efforts, supported by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

IFC Partners with Ayala Land on its First Sustainability-Linked Financing

As part of efforts to grow the market for green development in the Philippines, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is partnering with Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) on its first sustainability-linked financing package, which will support the company in decarbonizing its commercial real-estate portfolio.

Power Grid
ADB Partners With KEGOC To Enhance Kazakhstan’s Power Grid, Enabling Large-Scale Renewable Power Distribution

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) have signed a financing deal worth 58.2 billion tenge (around $123 million) to expand the high-voltage transmission network in the southern region of Kazakhstan.

hospital
UAE Launches Global Initiative To Build 10 Hospitals To Address Critical Healthcare Gaps

The United Arab Emirates has unveiled an ambitious program aimed at bridging critical healthcare gaps worldwide as part of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative, announced in March of this year by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

ICJ President Nawaf Salam.
ICJ Declares Israel Is Illegally Occupying Palestinian Territories in Gaza and West Bank and Must Leave

The International Court of Justice issued a groundbreaking opinion on July 19 that Israel violated the terms of lawfully binding agreements dating from 1967 and forward regarding Palestinian rights to territories set aside for it in Gaza and the West Bank.

NASA
NASA Signs US, Saudi Arabia Agreement for Civil Aeronautics, Space Collaboration

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a framework agreement that opens new possibilities for cooperation with NASA in areas such as space science, exploration, aeronautics, space operations, education, and Earth science.

In China, Property Rights Take Wrong Turn

China’s economy, long an engine of world growth, has been sputtering lately. During the second quarter of 2024, it grew at an annual rate of 4.7% — down from an average 7% a year during the past decade. For the next two years, the International Monetary Fund forecasts more of the same.

Defence
U.S., Australia, Philippines, U.K. begin Exercise Predator’s Run 24 in Northern Territory

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force arrived at Mount Bundey Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia on July 15, 2024, to commence Exercise Predator’s Run 24.

DOD
United States and Singapore Sign SOI to Strengthen Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cooperation

The United States Department of Defense and Singapore Ministry of Defence signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) regarding Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Cooperation.

sand and dust storms
WMO Bulletin Spotlights Hazards znd Impacts of Sand znd Dust Storms

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued its annual report on the incidence of sand and dust storms, as well as their impacts on society.

Israel Slaughters 90 in al-Mawasi Refugee Camp in Hunt for Hamas Military Head

Two days ago Israel killed just under 90 Palestinians and one senior Hamas leader during in one of the bloodiest single-strike attacks yet in Gaza.

Russia Threatens Action If U.S. Proceeds with New Plans to Send Long-Range Missiles into Germany

The United States plans to install advanced missiles in Germany for the first time in over 40 years.

wind energy
Tripling Renewables by 2030 Requires a Minimum of 16.4% Annual Growth Rate

The Renewable Energy Statistics 2024 recently released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that despite renewables becoming the fastest growing source of power, the world risks missing the tripling renewables target pledged at COP28.

NASA
NASA Deputy Administrator Strengthens Ties in Japan, Republic of Korea

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy will visit Japan and the Republic of Korea beginning Thursday, July 11, to underscore the critical role of international cooperation in advancing space exploration and technology development.

Israeli Defense Forces evacuation notice leaflet.
Israel Orders Palestinians to Leave Gaza City Once Again

Zionist Israel's military just told all Palestinian civilians to get out of Gaza’s biggest urban hub, after blowing up a school, and new revelations about the truth of October 7.

IFC
IFC Invests in Mongolia's First Social Bond to Boost Sustainable Development, Create Jobs

To bolster Mongolia's sustainable-finance market and create jobs while increasing resilience, IFC is investing up to $100 million in the country's first-ever social bond, which will be issued by Khan Bank, the country's largest commercial bank.

medical care
PBBM’s Promise Fulfilled DBM To Release P27 Billion For Payment Of Remaining Health Emergency Allowance Claims

In adherence with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to settle all unpaid arrears for the Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) of healthcare workers, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah "Mina" F. Pangandaman announced that around P27 billion was released by the DBM for the purpose.

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