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Indonesian volunteers teach young refugees

Voice of America 

Cisarua, Indonesia — In a middle school level class, students are learning about planetary science from the gases of Jupiter to the exosphere on Mercury. That might seem no different than lessons at many schools around the world, but this session is happening at a learning center for refugees in Indonesia. Paying close attention is Afnaan Guleid, a 13-year-old whose family fled from Somalia to the Southeast Asian country. She said in her native country her family had to worry about violence, but now she can focus on her dreams. Читать дальше...

Kita workers call last-minute strike in Berlin

«The Local» (thelocal.de) 

Services union Verdi has broken its promised hiatus on strike action in Kitas this week, leaving parents in Berlin scrambling to find alternative childcare.

Union Budget: Govt should rationalise customs duty in budget to boost domestic manufacturing, says Indian Chamber of Commerce

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has urged the government to rationalize customs duties in sectors like steel, solar batteries, aluminum, and lithium cells to enhance domestic manufacturing. Ahead of the Union Budget for 2024-25, ICC President Ameya Prabhu highlighted the need for protective measures to support domestic industries and reduce import dependency.

UK inflation holds at 2% but underlying price pressures stay strong

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

British inflation remained steady at 2.0% in June, defying expectations of a slight decrease. Strong services inflation was at 5.7%, sparking uncertainty over the timing of the Bank of England's potential interest rate cut. The BoE, concerned about persistent price pressures, is expected to announce its decision on rates on Aug. 1. There are predictions of a 50% chance of a rate cut to boost the UK economy following the recent election.

Glenmark receives USFDA approval for Topiramate Capsules

Business Standard 

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for Topiramate Capsules USP, 15 mg and 25 mg. Glenmark's Topiramate Capsules USP, 15 mg and 25 mg has been determined by the FDA to be bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent1 to Topamax2 Capsules, 15 mg and 25 mg of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and will be distributed in the U.S. by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA.

Suzuki unveils decade-long strategy for energy-efficient, carbon-neutral vehicles

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Suzuki Motor Corporation, the majority stakeholder of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, announced a technology strategy for the next ten years that aims to minimise the energy consumption of its vehicles. The company informed the exchange in a filing on Thursday. The company stated that the technology will be used from manufacturing to recycling, with the goal of achieving a carbon-neutral wor

Bulgaria's Orthodox Church Celebrates Saint Marina

Sofia News Agency 

On July 17, the Orthodox Church honors Saint Marina (Margaret). This day celebrates individuals named Marina, Marin, Marinella, Margaret, and their derivatives. Saint Marina, who lived in the 3rd century in the ancient city of Antioch, now part of present-day Turkey, desired to embrace Christianity through Holy Baptism....