Category: Organizations
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National Press Club Members Elect New Officials
Mike Balsamo from the Associated Press has been elected as the President of the National Press Club. Washington, DC, December 10, 2024—Mike Balsamo, the Associated Press’s national law enforcement editor, has been elected the 118th President of the National Press Club. Balsamo ran unopposed and received 238 votes. In additional results, Alisa Parenti of Bloomberg…
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UNESCO Report on Addressing Gender Violence in Universities
UPDATED: December 07, 2024 Paris, France, November 26, 2024 — UNESCO is preparing to publish an extensive report that will critically examine the prevalence of gender-based violence within higher education institutions. This analysis aims to provide valuable insights and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address this critical issue. The International Day for Eliminating Violence…
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UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University, Japan, leads CESI Annual Conference 2024
UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University, Japan, set the tone for the Comparative Education Society of India (CESI)’s Annual Conference 2024. Photos: Professor Renu Vig, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh, extended a warm welcome to Professor Edward Vickers, UNESCO Chair at Kyushu University in Japan. Professor Vickers delivered the keynote address, establishing the thematic framework for the…
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Discover Eligible International Films for the 97th Academy Awards
The Academy has announced the Animated, Documentary, and International Feature Films eligible for the 97th Oscars. Photo: The 96th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Image provided by & copyright © Trae Patton / A.M.P.A.S. (File Photo) LOS ANGELES, CA, November 22, 2024 — The Academy of Motion…
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Victoria Kjaer Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024
Photo: Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark was crowned Miss Universe 2024 at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in Mexico. Miss Universe Organization Official Photo. Mexico City, Mexico, November 16, 2024 — In a dazzling ceremony at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in the vibrant setting of Mexico, Denmark’s Victoria Kjaer Theilvig was crowned…
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National Press Club Calls for Respect to the Press During US Presidential Elections
The National Press Club in Washington has issued a statement concerning the safety of journalists covering the U.S. Elections. The 2024 United States presidential election is designated as the 60th presidential election and is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. WASHINGTON, DC, October 28, 2024 — The following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, the…
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Importance of Integrity: Messages from President, Vice-President, and Prime Minister
New Delhi, India, October 28, 2024 — The President, Vice President, and Prime Minister of India have released messages in observance of Vigilance Awareness Week 2024, from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme, “Culture of Integrity for the Nation’s Prosperity,” underscores the importance of ethical conduct in governance. Vigilance Awareness Week is…
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India’s Finance Minister Visits NY and DC for IMF Meetings
India’s Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, is in Washington, D.C., to attend the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. On her way to Washington, she visited New York and Pennsylvania. Photo: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva poses for a photo with several notable leaders at the IMFC Breakfast during…
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IMF Warns of Low Growth Amid High Debt Risks
The global economy may face a cycle of low growth and high debt, warns the IMF Managing Director. Photo: Debate on the Global Economy. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva; CNBC’s Sara Eisen; President of the Deutsche Bundesbank Joachim Nagel; Minister of Economy and Finance of Morocco Nadia Fettahand; Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki; and…
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UN Day 2024: Guterres Advocates for Action and Hope
In Today’s Troubled World, Hope Requires Determined Action and Multilateral Solutions for Peace — UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Message on the United Nations Day October 24, 2024. Photo: United Nations Secretariat Building. A view of the Secretariat building and flags at United Nations Headquarters. September 29, 2022. New York. United States of America. UN Photo/Rick Bajornas.…
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IMF October 2024 Economic Outlook: Key Highlights
IMF October 2024 World Economic Outlook Highlights. Washington, DC, October 22, 2024 —The outlook for global economic growth has shown improvement; however, medium-term challenges persist. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported this assessment in its latest forecast, published on Tuesday, October 22, in Washington, DC. Photo: Flags representing the 191 member countries line the stairs…
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Vice President of India to Visit Mohali Tomorrow
The Vice President of India will visit Mohali (Punjab) tomorrow (October 18, 2024). New Delhi, October 17, 2024 — The Vice President of India is scheduled to visit Mohali, Punjab, tomorrow, October 18, 2024. During this visit, he will inaugurate the Indian School of Business (ISB) Leadership Summit, which will focus on the theme “Leadership…
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Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024
THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to the Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo. This grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, is receiving the Peace Prize for its efforts to achieve a world free of…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Literature Goes to Han Kang
The Swedish Academy has awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 to the South Korean author Han Kang. THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 2024 Stockholm October 10, 2024 “The Nobel Prize in Literature 2024 is awarded to the South Korean author Han Kang, ‘for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the…
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NAAC AQAR Submission: What HEIs Need to Know
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India, has notified all higher education institutions regarding submitting their pending Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs). Bangalore, India, October 9, 2024 — Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) should note that the deadline for submission of pending Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQARs) has been extended to cover Data Collection Years…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Breakthroughs in Protein Engineering
David Bake, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA, and Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper of Google DeepMind, London, are awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2024. They cracked the code for proteins’ structures. Stockholm, October 09, 2024 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry…
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2024 Nobel Prize in Physics: Hopfield and Hinton’s AI Breakthroughs
John J. Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey E. Hinton of the University of Toronto are awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2024. Stockholm, October 08, 2024 — The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2024 to John J. Hopfield of Princeton University, NJ, USA,…
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Join the U.S. Vice Presidential Debate Viewing Party
Watch the U.S. Vice Presidential debate at the National Press Club on October 1, Tuesday. Washington, DC, September 30, 2024 — The National Press Club will host a viewing party for the debate between Democratic candidate Tim Walz and Republican candidate JD Vance on Tuesday, October 1, starting at 9 p.m. Club members and guests…
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Armed Forces Medical Services Welcomes Its First Woman Leader
Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has become the first woman to take over as the Armed Forces Medical Services DG. New Delhi, India, October 1, 2024 — On October 1, 2024, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin made history by becoming the first woman officer to assume the Director General, Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) role.…
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India’s Rise: 39th in Global Innovation Index 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates India’s rise to 39th position in the WIPO’s Global Innovation Index 2024. New Delhi / Geneva, September 28, 2024 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised India for reaching the 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index 2024, as announced by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).…
