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Myanmar marks mangrove conservation day with community event

Yangon, July 27(UNI)A ceremony to mark the 2024 International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on Friday, the state-run Myanma Alinn reported on Saturday.

Speaking at the event organized by the Forest Department, Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Min Thu said the event aimed to raise public awareness of the significance of mangroves and encourage active participation in their conservation and restoration.
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Iran condemns fresh US sanctions amid indirect nuclear talks

23 Apr 2025 | 8:45 PM

Tehran, Apr 23 (UNI) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday strongly condemned US's fresh sanctions on a number of individuals and entities linked with the Iranian energy, oil and gas sectors, as well as people involved in the country's "peaceful" nuclear programme.

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US VP JD Vance says Russia-Ukraine must reach a ceasefire or Washington will put out

23 Apr 2025 | 8:43 PM

Washington/Jaipur, Apr 23 (UNI) United States Vice President JD Vance has warned that Russia and Ukraine must reach a ceasefire agreement or the US will step down from its mediation efforts.

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World Bank lowers Bangladesh growth projection to 3 3pc in fiscal 2025

World Bank lowers Bangladesh growth projection to 3 3pc in fiscal 2025

23 Apr 2025 | 7:30 PM

Dhaka, Apr 23 (UNI) The World Bank has lowered Bangladesh's economic growth projection to 3.3% in the current fiscal, down from its January forecast of 4.1 percent due to the political uncertainty and persistent financial challenges facing the country.

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Sri Lanka signed MoU on Defence Cooperation with India 'with responsibility': Cabinet spokesperson

Sri Lanka signed MoU on Defence Cooperation with India 'with responsibility': Cabinet spokesperson

23 Apr 2025 | 4:23 PM

Colombo, Apr 23 (UNI) The Sri Lankan government signed the MoU on Defence Cooperation with India "with responsibility", and needs the consensus of New Delhi to disclose its contents, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa has said.

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