Category: Organizations
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Explore Paris 2024: Official Olympic Shop, Licensing Program, and Digital Engagement
Paris, August 11, 2024 — As Paris 2024 captivates audiences worldwide, fans can engage with the Olympic Games through a wide range of physical and digital products offered through the International Olympic Committee (IOC) global licensing program. The IOC has partnered with several new licensees to release Olympic-branded products across three collections for Paris 2024:…
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United Nations University and University of Tokyo Co-host 2024 ACUNS Meeting
Tokyo/New York, August 2, 2024 — Two esteemed institutions, the United Nations University and the University of Tokyo, co-hosted the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) Annual Meeting 2024. The 2024 ACUNS Annual Meeting provided a crucial platform for practitioners and scholars worldwide to explore the urgent theme of ‘Global Governance and Sustainable…
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Bar Council of India’s Directive: Inclusion of New Legal Subjects in University Curriculum
New Delhi, August 2, 2024 — The Bar Council of India has issued a circular to all Universities and Centres of Legal Education, requesting the inclusion of new subjects such as blockchains, electronic discovery, cybersecurity, robotics, artificial intelligence, and bioethics in their curricula. The Bar Council of India (BCI) is mandated to advance and establish…
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46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session Concludes in New Delhi, India
New Delhi, India, July 31, 2024 — The 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in global heritage preservation. This event, hosted for the first time in India, brought together leaders and experts from all over the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, and various other…
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IOC’s Consumer-Friendly Anti-Counterfeiting Measures for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Paris, July 30, 2024 — With support from relevant authorities and key stakeholders, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Paris 2024 Organising Committee are taking decisive action to combat intellectual property (IP) infringements, including counterfeit Olympic-branded merchandise. These efforts are crucial to protecting consumers and ensuring that revenues from official merchandise sales can continue…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates 46th World Heritage Committee Session at Bharat Mandapam
New Delhi, India, July 21, 2024 — Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly inaugurated the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee convenes annually to oversee all matters related to World Heritage sites and make critical decisions about which sites should be inscribed on the…
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IMF World Economic Outlook: July 2024 Update
The IMF has released its update on the World Economic Outlook for July 2024. WASHINGTON DC, July 16, 2024 — According to the IMF, global growth is expected to match the forecast from April 2024, at 3.2 percent in 2024 and 3.3 percent in 2025. However, different momentum in economic activity at the start of…
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IMF Agrees to $7 Billion Loan for Pakistan’s Economic Reforms
The IMF and Pakistan have agreed on a 37-month Extended Fund Facility. The International Monetary Fund has agreed to loan Pakistan $7 billion to support its struggling economy, with Islamabad promising that this would be the last time it sought assistance from the Washington-based lender. It marks the 24th time Pakistan has received funds from…
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NASA Celebrates 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing
NASA to Commemorate 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing. WASHINGTON, July 12, 2024 — The upcoming July 20, 2024, marks the 55th anniversary of the momentous Apollo 11 moon landing. From July 15 to July 25, 2024, NASA will host in-person and virtual events to honor this historic achievement. These events will pay tribute…
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New York Times, Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio Win National Press Club Awards
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and National Public Radio have won National Press Club journalism contest awards. WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 — The President of the National Press Club, Emily Wilkins, announced today the recipients of the esteemed National Press Club Journalism Awards. News organizations throughout the United States, ranging from local newspapers to…
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IMF Reviews US Economic Performance and Fiscal Outlook
IMF reports on the US Economy Washington, DC, June 27, 2024 — The IMF (International Monetary Fund) stated that although the US economy is performing well, the government should work on improving its fiscal position in the medium term by cutting spending and increasing revenue. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva informed reporters that the world’s…
