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Chinese scientists develop global ocean circulation model as part of climate friendly governance

Beijing, May 10 (UNI) A group of Chinese scientists has jointly developed a global ocean circulation model with a horizontal resolution of one kilometer as part of its studies into climate friendly governance.
The model provides technological support that facilitates global climate governance and advances sustainable development.
The ocean serves as a crucial regulator of energy and carbon sinks in the Earth's climate system, absorbing over 90 percent of the additional heat from global warming and more than 30 percent of carbon dioxide emissions by humans, according to the Science and Technology Daily.
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More Bangladeshi parties oppose interim govt’s go-ahead for humanitarian corridor to Rakhine

16 May 2025 | 10:53 PM

Dhaka, May 16 (UNI) More Bangladeshi parties are voicing opposition to the Interim Government's decision to establish a "humanitarian corridor" to Myanmar's Rakhine State to deliver aid supplies.
Days after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party of former PM Khaleda Zia expressed "grave concern" over the Yunus-led interim government's announcement that Dhaka had agreed in-principle to open a humanitarian corridor for transporting relief supplies to Myanmar's Rakhine, the Bangladesh Islamist party, Khelafat Majlish, has now raised raised alarm over the move.

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UN report projects Pakistan's GDP growth at 2 3 pc

16 May 2025 | 10:46 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (UNI) A United Nations report has projected that Pakistan's GDP is likely to grow by 2.3 percent in 2025-26.

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Russia, Ukraine hold first direct talks in over three years, agree on exchange of 1,000 prisoners

16 May 2025 | 10:20 PM

Istanbul, May 16 (UNI) The first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years ended in Istanbul today, with both delegations issuing brief statements after the almost two-hour negotiations, aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict.

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Thousands protest rise of gender discrimination in Bangladesh’s annual ‘Moitree Jatra’ march

16 May 2025 | 10:14 PM

Dhaka, May 16 (UNI) Protesting the rising levels of gender discrimination and violence against women in Bangladesh, thousands of people from various walks of life participated in the country’s annual 'Moitree Jatra', a march which called for equal treatment of women.

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West pitting India, China against each other, says Russian FM Lavrov

West pitting India, China against each other, says Russian FM Lavrov

16 May 2025 | 9:51 PM

Moscow, May 16 (UNI) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the West of attempting to provoke tensions between India and China by pitting the two nations against each other.

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