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Habitat for Humanity's new global research report finds three in four people are cutting back on essentials to afford housing
ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing costs are forcing millions of people around the world into difficult trade-offs, coming at the expense of food, healthcare, financial security and major plans for the future, according to a global research report released today by Habitat for Humanity...
2026-10-05 20:00
Renowned AI researcher Paul Christiano announced as 2026 lecturer for The Hinton Lectures
The Hinton Lectures return for a third year as artificial intelligence research and advancements accelerate globally. TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hinton Lectures™, co-founded by Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton, return to Toronto on November 9-11, 2026. The Hinton Lectures are a tran...
2026-10-05 18:00
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ICAC and UNODC jointly debut the pioneering Prison Guide, ICAC Commissioner: charting the way for enhancing global prison integrity
ABU DHABI, UAE and HONG KONG, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAC Commissioner Mr Woo Ying-ming, leading his delegation, concluded his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), during which the ICAC co-launched the "Integrity Behind Bars: A Guide on Corruption Risk Management in Prison Systems" ("Pr...
2026-10-05 12:41
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A Formidable Type of Childhood Cancer Gets Added to Highly Regarded Library of Treatment Recommendations
New NCCN Guidelines for Pediatric Bone Sarcoma focus on how to provide the best care possible for children and adolescents with Ewing sarcoma. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) published the first-ever edition of NCCN Cl...
2026-10-01 21:44
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UN Global Compact Leaders Summit calls on business leaders to turn sustainability ambition into action at scale
Global leaders gather in New York to advance practical action on business resilience, climate and nature, human rights, sustainable finance and more resilient global markets NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The UN Global Compact today concluded its 2026 Leaders Summit, bringing together ...
2026-09-24 08:17
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Demand for services rising faster than charities can respond, CAF research finds
LONDON, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from the Charities Aid
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2026-09-21 14:00
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Global Times: China's success and prosperity stem from the CPC's outstanding leadership: former Egyptian PM
BEIJING, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As this year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC), a national conference on Party building was held in Beijing on June 15, making arrangements for studying and implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Party Building. ...
2026-09-19 12:35
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New Poll: Global Public Backs Stronger UN and Wants Bold Leadership from Next Secretary-General
A 20-country poll shows nearly 90% believe powerful nations need the international system, alongside strong support for a woman Secretary-General WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As world leaders arrive in New York for UN General Assembly High-level Week, the United Nations Foundation ...
2026-09-17 22:41
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There's No One-Size-Fits-All for Treating Older Adults with Cancer, According to New NCCN Patient Resource
New guideline for patients and caregivers explains the importance of assessments to tailor cancer care to every person, regardless of age. PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—is publ...
2026-09-17 20:20
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Supreme Courts of Singapore and Korea Sign New Arrangements to Support Cross-Border Civil and Commercial Disputes
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court of
Singapore and the Supreme Court of Korea signed two new instruments aimed at
supporting the effective resolution of cross-border civil and commercial
disputes on 16 September 2026.
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New Delhi Marks UN Day for South-South Cooperation with Push to Scale Dryland Innovation Across the Global South
NEW DELHI, Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A major international push to accelerate agricultural innovation across the Global South took centre stage in New Delhi today, as the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation was commemorated amid mounting climate, water and food-security pressures ...
2026-09-12 20:30
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Jockey Club concludes landmark 10th anniversary of PBC with Gala Dinner featuring delegates from around the world to celebrate a decade of global dialogue
HONG KONG, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong Jockey Club concluded the landmark 10th anniversary and fifth edition of its PBC forum at West Kowloon Cultural District today (8 September). Convened over two days by the Club's Charities Trust in association with the Institute of Philanthro...
2026-09-08 23:40
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Chemonics Australia Expands Public Sector Advisory, Infrastructure, and Development Delivery Capabilities with Acquisitions of 35 South and JID
The acquisitions strengthen Chemonics Australia's ability to support governments, development partners, and institutions across Australia and the Indo-Pacific with practical delivery capability from strategy and design through implementation. CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ch...
2026-09-02 08:47
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The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Library of Parliament on pure gold and silver collector coins
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A national symbol of knowledge, democracy, and continuity that hasgraced Ottawa's Parliament Hill for 150 years is being celebrated on an outstanding new gold and silver collector coins from the Royal Canadian Mint. The only survivor of the 1916 fire that...
2026-09-01 22:00
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The HKAGE Programme Showcase Day - From AI Robotic Arms to Star Charts Spark a Unique Learning Journey
HONG KONG, Aug. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- While many students are still making their final preparations for the new school year, more than 350 student members of the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE, or the Academy) have already embarked on a distinctive start to their learning year. ...
2026-08-30 14:05
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New US$22 Million Education Lifeline for Crisis-Affected Children in Sudan
New three-year investment will reach nearly 200,000 crisis-affected children and adolescents, helping them return to safe, inclusive learning while supporting the recovery of Sudan's education system. The announcement comes as Education Cannot Wait launches Hope Starts Here, a global campaign to ...
2026-08-24 12:00
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Australian-first roadmap calls for national reform to protect people and pets from family violence
Led by Lucy's Project and supported by the Petstock Foundation, the National Roadmap for Change aims to ensure victim-survivors can seek safety without leaving their pets behind CANBERRA, Australia, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A new National Roadmap for Change to Prevent and End Family Violenc...
2026-08-20 09:40
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ICAC Commissioner concludes ASEAN anti-corruption meeting in Malaysia to spearhead regional graft-fighting alliance
MALACCA CITY, Malaysia, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ICAC Commissioner Mr Woo Ying-ming, leading his delegation, concluded the 22nd Secretariat Meeting of the ASEAN Parties Against Corruption (ASEAN-PAC) in Malaysia to share anti-corruption initiatives and achievements of the International Assoc...
2026-08-18 18:31
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77 DAYS TO GO: 7 WONDERS OF FUTURE CITIES COUNTS DOWN TO START OF VOTING
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 7 Wonders of Future Cities today
marks 77 days until global voting begins on www.7wondersfc.com
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Business Leaders from Across Asia-Pacific Convene in Sri Lanka to Accelerate Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Forward Faster Now APAC 2026 brings together business, United Nations and sustainability leaders to advance responsible business and regional collaboration COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 business leaders, sustainability practitioners, policymakers and representat...
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