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EU, UNICEF, UNHCR launch project for forcibly displaced persons in Northern Ghana

The European Union (EU), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, have launched a €2.7 million multi-donor initiative in Northern Ghana to significantly strengthen the …

Genocide Unfolded: Timeline Of The Srebrenica Massacre

Srebrenica was a beleaguered small town in eastern Bosnia-Herzegovina in July 1995 brimming with some 42,000 people, more than 80 percent of them refugees, at the tail end of a vicious war. It had no idea its name, after a series of massacres killed more …

UNHCR closes office in Guyana

Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims despite international criticism

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Undocumented Migrants From Africa To Be Expelled From Greece

Migrants from Africa in the Mediterranean Sea. X/ @FamagustaG July 11, 2025 Hour: 8:16 am On Friday, the Greek Parliament approved a legal amendment that bars migrants arriving irregularly from North Africa from applying for asylum, and provides for …

Three-Month Suspension of Asylum Applications in Greece Sparks Concerns

Greece’s recent move to suspend the right to apply for asylum for three months has ignited strong debate, drawing sharp criticism from international organizations, legal experts, and opposition parties. The measure, which targets arrivals from North Africa …

U.N. refugee agency tries to help millions of displaced Ukrainians stay close to home

ROME — The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 forced almost 10 million people to flee their homes, with about 3.8 million displaced within the country and 5.6 million abroad, but most of them want to stay close to their homes, the U.N. refugee agency' …

Support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh risks collapse, UN refugee agency says

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA (Reuters) -Essential services for the Rohingya refugee population in Bangladesh are at risk of collapsing unless more money is found, the United Nations refugee agency said on Friday, with its appeal for $255 million to support …

'One in, one out' sounds simple - but the migrant deal could be complicated

The returns deal is designed as a deterrent to stop the boats. But the announcement of a pilot for a 'one in, one out' scheme is just the first step in what could be a very complicated process. The plan proposes that for each migrant the UK returns …

Nearly 1,50,000 Rohingya fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh in 18 months: United Nations refugee agency

Rohingya refugees wait at the World Food Programme distribution center to purchase grocery items at the refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh has, over the past 18 months, registered the biggest influx of Rohingya …

UNHCR’s biometric LISA kiosk enabling self-service refugee identity verification

UNHCR’s Regional Bureau for the East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes (EHAGL) has begun piloting a new self-service biometric kiosk application called Localized Identification and Self-service Access (LISA). LISA is designed to enable refugees to …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ‘will be seeing things happen’, warns Trump after Kharkiv maternity ward hit

Watch: Starmer reaffirms European commitment to Ukraine after Macron meeting Starmer reaffirms European commitment to Ukraine after Macron meeting Bryony Gooch11 July 2025 15:57 Top Russian commander killed, confirms authorities Russian officials have …

RM10 billion allocated for new entry points along Malaysia-Kalimantan border

RM10 billion allocated for new entry points along Malaysia-Kalimantan border Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Chia Wan Rou, FMT Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Saifuddin said the ministry was in the process of appointing …

Focus on Empowerment: Octa Broker Helps Malaysians Jumpstart Their Careers

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2025 - Last year, Octa broker teamed up with its long-time charity partner, Ideas International, to carry out STATUS 200, a coding bootcamp for anyone willing to pick up a new valuable skill set …

The UN Made AI-Generated Refugees

I am talking to Amina, an AI avatar that plays the role of a woman living in a refugee camp in Chad after she escaped violence in Sudan. “I’m hanging in there, yeah,” Amina tells me. “ It’s tough here in the camp, but we’re staying strong.” I ask her how …

Malaysia cites UNHCR data-sharing delays in move to launch own refugee registration system

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The government is developing a national refugee registration system to improve data credibility and complement the process now under the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin …

A political 'Superman'? The superhero as a 'moral immigrant'

In the highly anticipated new "Superman," which stars David Corenswet in the title role, the Man of Steel first appears lying bloodied and bruised in an Arctic wasteland. "We do have a battered Superman in the beginning. That is our country …

Architecting Futures: Climate, Cities, Change

Architecting Futures: Climate, Cities, Change The 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, themed “Changing Space, Changing People,” positions architecture at the frontlines of some of the world’s most pressing crises. Architecting Futures: Climate, Cities, …

Turkmenistan national overstaying for 7 years held in Pune, asked to leave India

A 26-year-old Turkmenistan national has received a “Leave India Notice” from the Pune City police as he was found to be overstaying in India for the last seven years and four months.Acting on a tip-off, a team of Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) of …

Experior Financial Group, Inc. Unveils A Platform for Life Insurance Agents Looking to Maximize Success

Experior Financial Group USA is redefining success for agents with its agent-centric platform designed to empower professionals. CHEEKTOWAGA, NY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experior Financial Group USA is redefining …

Blessing of St. Anthony’s Church Marks New Chapter for Tribal Catholic Community in Tharani Guda

THARANI GUDA, SRIKAKULAM , INDIA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant moment for the local Catholic faithful, His Excellency Most Rev. Rayarala Vijay Kumar, PIME, Bishop of the Diocese of Srikakulam, presided over the blessing and …

ZNi Drops New Single and Music Video “Better” — A Sultry, Stylized Vibe Shot in Phoenix, Arizona

SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zimbabwean American International artist ZNi has officially dropped his new single and music video, “Better” — a sultry, stylized vibe blending rhythm, flow, and lyrical precision. …

ComplexDiscovery OÜ Launches Summer 2025 eDiscovery Pricing Survey, Continuing to Benchmark Costs in an AI-Driven Era

Survey to Remain Open Through August 15, 2025 TALLINN, ESTONIA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ComplexDiscovery OÜ, a leading digital publication providing insights on cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery, today announced …

AMMA Statement on U.S.-Malaysia PPE Trade Discussions

America’s Domestic Manufacturers Stand Ready to Meet the Need WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA), the unified voice for U.S. makers of critical medical …

Omnigence Asset Management Highlights Long-Term Benefits of Investing in GP Stakes

CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Omnigence Asset Management is drawing attention to the growing opportunity in GP stake investing, a strategy that involves acquiring minority ownership positions in alternative asset …

AWWA LAUNCHES 2025 ARMENIAN ELDER CARE GRANT PROGRAM WITH $150,000 IN GLOBAL FUNDING

AWWA awards $150K in Grants to: ACA, FAR, and Hanganak to boost healthcare, dignity, and support for Armenian elders worldwide. JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Armenian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) …

SoftwareWorld Opens Vendor Claiming Feature for 200,000+ Software & Service Providers

SoftwareWorld now lets 200,000+ vendors claim their profiles, boost visibility, edit info, and engage buyers. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major step towards empowering software and service vendors, …

WoodWing benoemt Reinder Repko tot AI Lead

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WoodWing, internationaal leverancier van software voor contentcreatie en -management, publicatieprocessen, documentbeheer en kennismanagement, heeft Reinder Repko benoemd tot AI Lead. In …

WoodWing appoints Reinder Repko as AI Lead

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WoodWing, international provider of software for content creation and management, publishing processes, document management and knowledge management, has appointed Reinder Repko as AI …

The Dealmakers Honors Kevin Stefan Meyer with 'Excellence in Applied Computing' at Investors Roundtable Malta 2025

Recognizing visionary leadership and groundbreaking contributions in Europe’s tech and startup landscape VALLETTA, MALTA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the prestigious Investors Roundtable held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior on July 8, …

Next Sustainable Generation Promotion Centre Officially Established

MALAGA, SPAIN, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Next Sustainable Generation Promotion Centre (NGPC) was officially established in June at Malaga TechPark in Andalusia, Spain. It is also the first RWA cross-border platform in Europe …

Lidocaine Swallow Enables Value-Based Pain Relief in Chronic Esophageal Disorders; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic

Lidocaine swallow provides innovative value-based care for chronic severe painful prolonged esophageal disorders; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chronic esophageal pain is a …

Reimagining Sickle Cell Arthropathy Care Through Value-Based Care Delivery; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada

Value-based healthcare can enable timely and optimal sickle cell arthropathy surgical care; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic, life- …

Reframing Chronic Pain, Suffering, Dignity, and MAiD; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada

Chronic pain patients are reframing chronic suffering, dignity, and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD); Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Access to Medical Assistance in Dying ( …

WISE SpA first to achieve MDR certification of cortical strip for Neuromonitoring

The WISE Cortical Strip (WCS®) is the first cortical strip for Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM) to achieve CE mark under MDR (1) MILAN, ITALY, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WISE SpA, a pioneering medical device company …

Advancing Health Workforce Development Through Research Mentorship and Evidence-Based Management; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade

Research Mentorship and Evidence-Based Management Promotes Healthcare Workforce Development and Sustainability; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In this era of rapid healthcare …

Karnataka Tourism to Host Exclusive Roadshow in Kolkata to Engage Travel Trade

BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Department of Tourism, Government of Karnataka is set to host an exclusive Karnataka Tourism Roadshow in Kolkata on 11th July 2025 at Fairfield by Marriott, Kolkata. The …

Specialist Pain Clinics and Addiction Care Service Need Robust Primary Healthcare; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic

Promoting specialist pain clinics and addiction treatment services through stronger primary healthcare; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the current sociomedical landscape, …

Music, Memories and Miracles: 28th Annual Stars and Stripes Raises $6M for Kids’ Charities

OneRepublic, Little Big Town & Michael Franti headline an unforgettable weekend benefiting children with Miracles for Kids at the heart of the impact IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 28th Annual Stars & Stripes …