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Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Crunch, Tim Cook Says
Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset the surging costs of memory and storage chips. Chief Executive Tim Cook stated in an exclusive interview that these price…
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PLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away
The United States quietly pulls its most precious military assets away from the coasts of Asia. Consequently, they are falling back to places like Guam in Micronesia, a US island territory…
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AI is massively increasing China’s new weapon development speed: scientists
While much of military AI globally focuses on autonomous weapons and large language models, Beijing is pursuing a quieter transformation. A new study suggests China is embedding artificial intelligence in the…
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How China and Russia could team up to shift global science ‘centre of gravity’
Cooperation between China and Russia on science and technology could help stop US isolation. Furthermore, it allows the international science community to return to normalcy amid geopolitical tensions. This collaboration offers…
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US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran on Wednesday to end the war, call for the dilution of highly enriched uranium, and waive U.S.-backed sanctions. This historic initial agreement…
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Nikkei and KOSPI Reach Historic Milestones Amid Semiconductor Boom and Geopolitical Relief
A Historic Day for Asian Capital Markets East Asian equity markets achieved unprecedented landmarks as Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average closed above the 70,000 mark and South Korea’s KOSPI…
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The US-Iran Deal to End War and Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
A Historic Ceasefire Agreement President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the 110-day war between the United States and…
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Trump ramps up Education Department’s dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
Key education functions will move to other federal agencies The Trump administration announced that several responsibilities currently managed by the U.S. Department of Education will be transferred to other federal…
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El Salvador avanza hacia una inteligencia artificial centrada en las personas.
La UNESCO evaluó el nivel de preparación del país para el desarrollo de la inteligencia artificial. La UNESCO y la Agencia Nacional de Inteligencia Artificial (ANIA) presentaron los resultados de…
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UNESCO and Unicode strengthen collaboration for Indigenous languages online.
UNESCO and Unicode expand their partnership to strengthen Indigenous languages in digital spaces. UNESCO and the Unicode Consortium announced a new phase of collaboration aimed at increasing the presence of…
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US lawmakers warn next revolution in AI race must be in America, not China
Lawmakers and witnesses at a congressional hearing warned that the United States must ensure the next chapter of artificial intelligence innovation is written in America rather than China. Therefore, Tim…
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Going for gold: central banks expand bullion holdings as US dollar’s dominance wavers
Central banks will rapidly expand their gold holdings. Consequently, the global dominance of the US dollar will significantly fade within five years. The World Gold Council reported this ongoing de-dollarisation trend.…
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China declares branch of ‘Xi Jinping Thought’ as official party doctrine
China’s ruling Communist Party announced a new branch of President Xi Jinping’s political thought. Therefore, this new doctrine emphasizes governing the party with strict discipline and unified leadership. Additionally, it…
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China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand
China’s largest ground-based arms manufacturer is displaying new air defense systems. Consequently, Norinco is exhibiting these products at the Eurosatory exhibition in France. Demand for these specific defense solutions is…
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Global Oil Stockpiles Alarm: Executives Warn of Dangerously Low Inventories
The global energy market is facing a silent but severe threat. Industry leaders are triggering an oil stockpiles alarm as the world continues to consume crude at an unsustainable pace.…
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Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three climate hazards, UNICEF says.
Nearly half of the world’s children face multiple overlapping climate threats According to a new UNICEF analysis, approximately, half of the global child population, are exposed to at least three…
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Violent attacks on schools, pupils and staff around the world up by 40%, says study.
Attacks on education reached alarming levels in 2024 and 2025. A new report from the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) reveals that attacks on education increased by…
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Sheinbaum y la CNTE enfrentan una crisis política, pero no una ruptura definitiva
Una crisis dentro del obradorismo El País analiza la tensión entre la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum y la Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación como una crisis política relevante dentro…
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Iran’s World Cup Campaign Is Overshadowed by War With the United States
Iran’s World Cup Under Pressure Iran’s World Cup campaign has become deeply affected by the war with the United States, one of the host countries of the tournament. TIME reports…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the War Between Ukraine and Russia
AI Moves to the Front Line The war between Ukraine and Russia has become one of the clearest examples of how artificial intelligence is transforming modern warfare. According to The…
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The Final Days of Jeffrey Epstein Reveal Failures in Prison Oversight
Epstein’s Death Reexamined The New York Times Magazine revisits the final days of Jeffrey Epstein, whose death in federal custody in 2019 continues to generate public controversy. The interactive report…
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China Sees First Retail Sales Drop in Over 3 Years, Prompting Talk of Stimulus
China reported sluggish retail sales figures in May. Consequently, this highlighted persistent weakness in domestic demand. Therefore, analysts predict the deployment of additional stimulus measures to address the widening imbalance.…
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Justice Department Decision to Allow Paramount Deal Surprised Staff Investigators
The Justice Department closed an investigation into Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Furthermore, senior leadership made this sudden decision before concerned career staffers could object. Consequently, the federal government…
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Uzbekistan’s Preschool Boom: Better Futures for Children and Mothers.
Preschool enrollment has nearly tripled in less than a decade. Uzbekistan has achieved one of the fastest expansions of early childhood education in the world. In 2017, only 27% of…
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Morocco’s Pioneer Schools: Advancing Improved Student Learning
The Pioneer Schools program is transforming learning outcomes across Morocco Morocco has launched an ambitious education reform through its Pioneer Schools initiative, a flagship program designed to improve student learning…
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Con las maestras y los maestros, dar a cada niña y niño el derecho a leer a tiempo
Una política educativa busca que niñas y niños aprendan a leer en los primeros años de primaria La UNESCO acompaña a la Fundación Instituto Natura y a los sistemas educativos…
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This Pride Month, Help Build a Safer World for LGBTQ+ Children.
Pride Month as a Space for Visibility and Inclusion. Every June, Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising, a defining moment in the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights. Beyond celebrating diversity,…
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Deal Is Reached to End Iran War and Trump Orders Stop to US Naval Blockade
The United States and Iran have reached a historic agreement to end the war. Therefore, the strategic Strait of Hormuz will reopen. This decision offers great relief for the global…
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Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
Pakistan stated that the agreement to end the war with Iran is closer than ever. Additionally, President Donald Trump assured that the document would be signed this Sunday. Therefore, the…
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In times of uncertainty, education is a path forward.
Education provides stability during periods of global uncertainty. In this reflection, IIEP-UNESCO argues that education remains one of the most effective tools for navigating an increasingly uncertain world marked by…