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Indonesia Nominates Ranah Minang Silokek Geopark for Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark
Tempo.co
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August 2, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Bandung - Indonesia's Ranah Minang Silokek Geopark is being proposed as an Aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark 2025. The local government of Sijunjung Regency, West Sumatra, has invited the Faculty of Geological Engineering at Padjadjaran...
Japan desperately needs to work on its 'Global Human Resources'
Nikkei Asia
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Etsuko Kato is a professor of cultural anthropology at International Christian University in Tokyo. "Global Human Resources" has been a project pushed by the government in Japan since around 2010. It aims to nurture globally efficient workers who...
Narayangadh-Butwal road project's timeline extended by one year
The Rising Nepal
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Nawalpur (Nawalparasi), Aug 3: The deadline of the Narayangadh-Butwal road project under the East-West Highway has been extended by a year. The deadline of the national pride project has been extended up to 23 July 2026, when the road construction...
Thailand hosts international delegation at border conflict sites ahead of Cambodia talks, August 4–7
Pattaya Mail
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August 1, 2025
Thai officials escorted diplomats, defense attachés, and media to areas affected by Cambodian attacks, emphasizing civilian impact and transparency before the upcoming GBC meeting in Malaysia. BANGKOK, Thailand – Summary of the Press Conference...
Greek Shipping Remains the Global Leader with 5,700 Vessels
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 1, 2025
The Union of Greek Shipowners published today its 2024-2025 Annual Report, which presents detailed statistics and insights into the main features of the Greek fleet and its vital role for the global, European and national economy and society....
Smith introduces two bills targeting repression by foreign governments
Ocean County Leader - New Jersey
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August 1, 2025
Congressman Christopher H. Smith, District 4 | Official U.S. House headshotCongressman Christopher H. Smith, District 4 | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, has...
Socure Launches Global Expansion Of RiskOS™, Delivering Instant Identity And Risk Decisioning Across Every Country And Market
Financial IT
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Socure the leading provider of artificial intelligence for digital identity verification, compliance, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention in over 190 countries, today announced the continued global expansion of its RiskOS™ platform, marking...
Elizabeth Shackelford: Burning down America’s best tool for peace and prosperity
Pioneer Press - Minnesota
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August 1, 2025
On July 11, the U.S. State Department imposed sweeping layoffs as part of a large-scale reorganization. Why should this matter to you? Violence is surging across the globe — 2024 saw the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in over 70...
Column: We’re burning down America’s best tool for peace and prosperity
The Virginian-Pilot
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August 1, 2025
On July 11, the U.S. State Department imposed sweeping layoffs as part of a large-scale reorganization. Why should this matter to you? Violence is surging across the globe — 2024 saw the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in more than...
Former Coke employee alleges race, national origin discrimination
Louisiana Record
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NEW ORLEANS – A former Coca-Cola employee is suing the popular beverage company for allegedly discriminating against and ultimately terminating him because he is of Mexican and Cuban descent. Plaintiff Christopher Zuniga filed his lawsuit July 18...
India | Aug 01, 2025 | 8 min read Start-ups, R&D key to global competition, sustainable development: President Murmu
Ahmedabad Mirror
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News India Addressing the 45th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, Murmu said, “India's biggest strength is its vast human resources. The increasing access to technical education and the...
LTS Global Solutions attending Convoy in the Park to raise funds for students with Down syndrome
Warwickshire World
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August 1, 2025
A Midlands-based logistics, transport and shipping specialist spearheading a fundraising campaign to help secondary school students with Down syndrome is hoping to swell the appeal coffers at Convoy in the Park this month. LTS Global Solutions...
Honolulu police, city, SHOPO try to tackle record vacancies
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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August 3, 2025
The Honolulu Police Department, city leaders and union officials are collaborating to recruit and retain officers as vacancies have hit an all-time high. According to HPD’s Human Resources Division, as of July 1 there were 465 vacancies for...
Global, Regional, and National Burden Trends in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Attributable to Particulate Matter Pollution: 1990–2021 and Projections to 2036
Dove Medical Press
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July 31, 2025
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common respiratory disease, is a major healthcare burden and a cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.1 The most recent Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study...
HR’s Rising Stars: Elevating through education at Dell
HR Executive
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July 31, 2025
Organizational transformation is ubiquitous today, as AI and advanced technologies reshape workflows, employee expectations continue to evolve and global complexities drive a needed reimagining of organizational roadmaps. That environment is...
The Indian N Factor that reimagines Global Beauty Inc! Welcome onboard Priya Nair
News9 Live
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August 1, 2025
Business News This is the remarkable story of three highly independent successful women, all of whom have made an endearing and enduring impact on the way we imagine beauty. Hugely gifted, they have crafted a new business case for Beauty Inc....
SAP to buy San Francisco-based HR software firm SmartRecruiters
East Bay Times - California
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August 1, 2025
(Bloomberg/Christina Kyriasoglou) — SAP SE, Europe’s most valuable company, will buy San Francisco-based human resources software specialist SmartRecruiters. The US company works with high-volume recruiting and recruitment automation, SAP said in...
HR’s Rising Stars: Driving the AI revolution at Microsoft
HR Executive
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July 31, 2025
Early in her career, Prerna Ajmera founded a start-up that built digital libraries of extinct languages—creating connections with scholars around the world, two decades before remote collaboration was a common reality. It was an experience that...
Africa Needs Genuine Friends and Solidarity, Not Big Brother Mentality
IOL
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Gideon Chitanga|Updated 53 minutes ago 6min The most challenging emotion for any African international relations observer and ordinary person today is processing the current US administration’s stance against South Africa, in particular, and...
Unlocking the Benefits of Payroll Management in Latin America
Manage HR Magazine
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Fremont, CA: The competitiveness of the business environment today makes payroll management the cast-iron pillar of success for any organization. For businesses in Latin America, payroll management entails more than an administrative function for...