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Published on Jun 4, 2026

1,000 seeking asylum in PHL

ABOUT 1,000 individuals are currently applying for refugee or asylum status in the Philippines, the Department of Justice (DoJ) said on Thursday, amid the observance of the National Refugee Day 2026. In a media briefing at its headquarters in Manila, DoJ …

Source: Business World - Neutral
Published on Jun 4, 2026

DOJ evaluates about 1,000 foreigners seeking asylum in PH

Department of Justice | INQUIRER.net / Noy Morcoso MANILA, Philippines – About 1,000 individuals from Africa and the Middle East are seeking asylum in the Philippines, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Chief state counsel Dennis Chan said …

Source: Inquirer - Neutral
Published on May 29, 2026

Forum Links Suffering of Displaced Families in Gaza, Iran and Marawi

DAVAO CITY, Philippines –Nine years after the Marawi siege, many Maranao families continue to languish in rapidly deteriorating temporary shelters and evacuation sites — a displacement crisis that echoes the suffering of families uprooted by the war in …

Source: Davao Today - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2026

GenSan signs UNHCR pact for refugee protection

The city government of General Santos led by Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao has taken a significant step toward improving the welfare of refugees, asylum seekers, and stateless persons in the Philippines. On Monday, May 18, Pacquiao signed a Memorandum of …

Source: Politiko - Indeterminate
Published on May 25, 2026

Nine years displaced: Marawi siege survivors remain in limbo

Nine years since ISIS-linked militants laid siege to Marawi City, thousands still await return home Photos and videos by Martin San Diego LANAO DEL SUR, Philippines – Sittie Norjannah Gambao, a 29-year-old Maranao, has moved settlements five times and now …

Source: Rappler - Neutral
Published on Jun 7, 2026

Glasgow photographer makes history with prestigious awards win celebrating 'home'

The winners of The World Food Photography Awards were announced on Tuesday, with Glasgow’s own Sadia Sikandar claiming the top two spots in the “home” category at the esteemed event in London. Photographers from more than 30 countries, including the …

Source: The National - Pending
Published on May 15, 2026

Palestine Solidarity Group Marks 78th Nakba Day, Honors Palestinian Struggle For Return And Liberation

The Philippines-Palestine Friendship Association joins the Palestinian people in commemorating Nakba Day, marking 78 years since the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians from their homeland. On May 15, 1948, more than 700,000 Palestinians …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 20, 2026

List of International Organisations: Acronyms, Full Forms and Headquarters

International organisations are formal organisations set up by treaties to deal with world affairs. These include the United Nations in New York, the World Trade Organization in Geneva and the International Monetary Fund in Washington. They oversee …

Source: Jagran Josh - Neutral
Published on May 12, 2026

Wars displace more people than floods, storms, and other natural disasters for the first time

Imagine one of those dusty, precarious informal settlements that the world usually observes from afar, through photographs taken in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East: shacks and tents erected with branches, plastic sheeting, tarpaulins, and corrugated iron …

Source: El País - Center-left
Published on May 11, 2026

Redesigning Global Governance from Below: A Call to Action for IR Scholars

The myth of a rights-based international system capable of protecting civilians has been shattered, as citizens across the globe endure the weight of state-sponsored atrocities and violence on a scale unprecedented in modern history. From Iran to Gaza, …

Source: E-International Relations - Pending
Published on Jun 3, 2026

Lebanon's migrant workers trapped between war and Kafala

War does not erase social classes but sharpens their differences: the wealthiest can flee and rent new homes, the poorest sleep in shelters or inside their cars. Migrants, however poor and racialised, have no place to welcome them. This is the reality for …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on Jun 1, 2026

Understanding the climate change-statelessness nexus in the Asia Pacific and what to do about...

By A/Prof Radha Govil, Hannah Gordon & Aashish Yadav In December 2025, the first cohort of 280 Tuvaluans selected via ballot to migrate to Australia under the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Treaty (‘Falepili Treaty’) arrived at Brisbane airport to make …

Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

UNHCR Recognizes Climate-Resilient Drinking Water Planning Tool as Global Compact on Refugees Good Practice

CHICAGO, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Environmental & Public Health International® (EPHI) announced that its Lead Service Line Replacement Cost Calculator® (LSLRCC) has been formally listed by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( …

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Published on June 9, 2026 - 11:51 GMT

UN Chief Appoints Ghana's Wosornu as UNHCR Protection Commissioner

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has named Edem Wosornu of Ghana as assistant high commissioner for protection at the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), according to a statement released Monday. Wosornu will step into the role vacated by Ruvendrini …

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Published on May 11, 2026 - 14:32 GMT

Burundi, UNHCR Kick Off Voluntary Return Program for Congolese Refugees

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has announced a voluntary repatriation program for Congolese refugees living in the country, according to reports. As stated by reports …

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Published on June 7, 2026 - 14:09 GMT

UN Expresses Concern Over Protests Targeting Its Agencies in Libya

(MENAFN) The United Nations has voiced serious concern over recent protests directed at its agencies in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, according to reports. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organization is troubled by demonstrations held on Thursday …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 14:16 GMT

Burundi, UNHCR Launch Voluntary Return Program for Congolese Refugees

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), announced on Monday a voluntary repatriation program aimed at assisting thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo currently …

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Published on May 26, 2026 - 22:37 GMT

Home Affairs conducts nationwide public consultations on the Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits

Home Affairs conducts nationwide public consultations on the Zimbabwean and Lesotho Exemption Permits The Department of Home Affairs is currently undertaking an extensive series of nationwide public consultations regarding the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit ( …

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Published on October 14, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Sweden nominates Jesper Brodin as candidate for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

SWEDEN, October 14 - Published 14 October 2025 Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin to the role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Mr Brodin is a globally recognised and respected leader with more than 30 years’ experience of value- …

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Published on April 22, 2026 - 11:13 GMT

Burundi, UN Kick Off Voluntary Return Plan for Congolese Refugees

(MENAFN) The government of Burundi, working alongside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, announced Monday a voluntary repatriation initiative aimed at enabling thousands of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo to return home. The …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Ory Brings Agent DX to Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and Other AI Coding Agents

Free plugins bring identity infrastructure directly into the new developer workspace SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ory, one of the world's most widely adopted platforms for customer, B2B, and agent …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

Ikan Launches the Studio Rover, an Entire Broadcast Studio on a Single Mobile Cart

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ikan International, a leading provider of integrated broadcast and AV solutions, today announced the release of the Studio Rover 1 and Studio Rover 2, two fully integrated mobile …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Penta Security to Showcase Advanced Cloud Security Solutions at AWS Summit New York City

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Penta Security, a cyber security specialist company, announced that it will participate in the 'AWS Summit New York City' to be held at the Javits Convention Center in New York, USA …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Inoapps Acquires KS2 Technologies, Creating a Next-Generation JD Edwards, AI, and OCI Consultancy

Expanding Inoapps' extensive Oracle portfolio with an established JD Edwards practice and purpose-built homebuilding solutions HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inoapps, one of Oracle's top global partners, …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

New Documentary Tells the Story of Safety Town, the Nearly Century-Old American Child Safety Program

The film follows a hands-on program built around miniature towns that now reaches children across more than 40 U.S. states and 50 countries. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A feature documentary now …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Association of Change Management Professionals® Unveils Reimagined Online Forum, Mobile App, and AI-Powered Search

Association of Change Management Professionals® Unveils Reimagined Online Forum, Mobile App, and AI-Powered Search WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Change Management Professionals® (ACMP®) …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 13:43 GMT

Trademark Engine Launches AI-Powered ChatGPT App to Streamline USPTO Trademark Registration

Trademark Engine launches AI-powered Trademark ChatGPT App, built on the OpenAI platform, to perform trademark registrations with USPTO. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trademark Engine, a leading provider of …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Adroit Infosystems Highlights Digital Healthcare Workflows at CCFP Trinidad WFDD Symposium

Tricia Medford shared real-world insights on EHR adoption, workflow digitization, and connected healthcare operations for Caribbean providers. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adroit Infosystems highlighted …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

Paragon Capital Group Opens EB-5 Investment for Rare Steamboat Ski Resort Base Development

Paragon Capital Group Opens Wildair at Steamboat Ski Resort — An Exclusive EB-5 Offering for Global Investors STEAMBOAT SPRING , CO, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paragon Capital Group, a national EB-5 capital placement firm …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Phrase Expands Language Intelligence for Humans and AI Agents

New APIs, Style Guides, and agent-ready infrastructure make language intelligence accessible across enterprise workflows. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phrase, the world's leading Language Intelligence …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

BEYOND GREENWASHING: WHAT GENUINE SUSTAINABILITY LOOKS LIKE IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

BEYOND GREENWASHING: WHAT GENUINE SUSTAINABILITY LOOKS LIKE IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING BRIGHTON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sustainability has become one of the most widely used terms within the construction and …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

Podean Expands AI and Marketplace Technology Leadership with Appointment of Sarang Fegde as CTO and Board Member

Strengthening the Core: Two New Platforms, a Unified Technology Team, and a CTO Built for What Comes Next NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Podean, the world's largest independent marketplace focused growth …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 10:03 GMT

Varanasi Showcases Uttar Pradesh's Cultural & Spiritual Grandeur as India Hosts 2nd BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting

BRICS delegates experience spiritual, cultural and heritage richness of Uttar Pradesh in the ancient city of Kashi during the two-day international gathering. LUCKNOW , UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uttar Pradesh' …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 09:30 GMT

TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE™ : THE EMERGENCE OF A TRILLION-DOLLAR ASSET CLASS

Puregroup Partners launches Trust Infrastructure™ as a new institutional asset class and announces a $100 million Founding Trust Infrastructure Fund. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Puregroup Partners today …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 09:03 GMT

Shiji releases 2026/27 Hotel Distribution Technology Chart: From Channels to Discoverability and 'Bookable Everywhere'

New edition highlights the rise of AI discovery, map-based commerce, conversational booking, and the growing importance of structured hotel data. BARCELONA, BARCELONA, SPAIN, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shiji, the global leader in …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 08:41 GMT

Wealth Web Highlights Rising Demand for Cook Islands Trusts and Offshore Asset Protection

Rising litigation risk and public wealth exposure is driving demand for Cook Islands trusts and offshore asset protection. AVARUA, RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wealth Web, a global provider of offshore structuring …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 08:15 GMT

BlackSun Private Equity to Host Invitation-Only Investor Conference Highlighting GP Stakes Opportunity

Blacksun unveils its sports ecosystem strategy, connecting capital, culture, media, technology and next-generation ownership. BETHESDA - CHEVY CHASE, DC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BlackSun Private Equity, Inc. announced …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Chartered Institute's CCS™ Certification Empowers Customer Leaders to Build Scalable, High-Impact Retention Strategies

Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications Launches the Certified Customer Success Manager (CCS™) Program for Customer Success Specialists SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chartered Institute of …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

شاي أحمد يعلن اختيار "أنطوان سيمينيو" سفيرًا عالميًا لعلامته التجارية ليقود حملة "الاستعداد هو كل شيء" الجديدة

مهاجم الدوري الإنجليزي والمنتخب الغاني ينضم إلى "شاي أحمد" للاحتفاء بقيم التميز، والإتقان، وقوة الاستعداد. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- لندن، المملكة المتحدة – 10 يونيو 2026 - خطوة استراتيجية تتزامن م …

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Published on June 10, 2026 - 07:06 GMT

Entries open for the MENA Banking Excellence Awards | Corporate & Investment

The corporate and investment banking awards programme is now open for entries, with the ceremony set for Dubai on 3 November 2026 DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entries are now open for the MENA Banking …

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