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Published on 00:39 GMT

Global leaders announce $6.4 Billion for ocean action at first African Our Ocean Conference

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 18 June 2026: Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organizations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience and the blue economy at …

Source: Sierra Leone Telegraph - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2026

African and Commonwealth nations urge implementation of new oceans protection treaty

AFRICAN and Commonwealth nations on Tuesday called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas, warning that despite record commitments to marine conservation, much of the world’s ocean protection still exists only on paper. …

Source: Morning Star - Left-wing
Published on Jun 18, 2026

RELEASE: Global Leaders Announce $6.4 Billion for Ocean Action at First African Our Ocean Conference

MOMBASA, Kenya (June 18, 2026) — Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organizations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience and the blue economy at the 2026 …

Source: World Resources Institute - Neutral
Published on 12:00 GMT

NCIS London: Connecting Nigeria’s Policy Progress to Global Climate Capital

SOStainabilityWeekly Edited by Oke Epia, E-mail: sostainability01@gmail.com | WhatsApp: +234 8034000706 Spotlight This time next week, London will be playing host to the world’s most influential climate finance conversations at the London Climate Action …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 17, 2026

The UK steps up its efforts to protect vulnerable coastal regions and oceans

The investment was revealed by Marine Minister Emma Hardy MP at the eleventh Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. The funding is being delivered through the UK’s Blue Planet Fund, a global programme focused on ocean protection and sustainable marine …

Source: Open Access Government - Center-left
Published on 06:46 GMT

Amid record bleaching, scientists find reefs acting as if there was no heat wave at all

Some coral reefs are turning ghostly white as marine heat waves sweep across the tropics. But scientists in the Marshall Islands have identified a few rare reefs that appear to be holding on, Inside Climate News reported. In Majuro lagoon, researchers are …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on 05:25 GMT

The Concrete Is Drying in East Asia

The Okinawan artist Kinjo Minoru is haunted by the tragedy of the 1945 Battle of Okinawan and the military occupation that has marked the island ever since. His art is informed by that sensibility. His sculptures seem to emerge from the earth itself. Human …

Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral
Published on 02:51 GMT

Pacific Islands News Roundup – June 11 – June 17, 2026

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Trump reopens Pacific marine monument waters to commercial fishing (PACNEWS) Ocean explorers embark on seafloor mapping expedition in Marianas region (Pacific Island Times) Pacific leaders call for …

Source: Pacific Islands Report - Center-left
Published on Jun 14, 2026

Philippines seeks World Bank backing for $1-billion ‘Clean Philippines’ plastic waste program

The Philippines has sought World Bank backing for a $1-billion program aimed at tackling the country’s plastic waste problem, starting with Metro Manila. In a June 10 document, the World Bank said that the proposed Clean Philippines Multiphase Programmatic …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on 03:09 GMT

We should not let a crisis go to waste

Launched at COP26 in 2021, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is a collaborative initiative dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean, renewable energy in emerging economies. Fan Li, East Asia representative of Alliance, …

Source: Alliance Magazine - Left-wing
Published on 00:29 GMT

Micronesia: Can Fintech Connect the Multi-Island Pacific Nation?

What are the fintech and wider digital and economic developments for the Pacific nation of Micronesia in 2026? The Federated States of Micronesia is one of the most geographically dispersed countries in the world. Although its population is only around 115 …

Source: The Fintech Times - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2026

RED THREAD: The Trojan Horse dilemma

Welcome to Red Thread, Euractiv’s weekly newsletter on the EU’s relationship with China and the wider Asia-Pacific. I’m Christina Zhao in Oceania, joined by Anupriya Datta in Europe. This week, we look at Beijing’s growing influence in the Western Balkans …

Source: EurActiv - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2026

Q&A: What the future holds for Africa’s fish, and Africa’s fishers

African fisheries support millions of jobs and provide essential food to millions more. But some of the continent’s waters are among the most overfished globally, according to a major new report from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization. The FAO …

Source: Dialogue Earth - Center-left
Published on Jun 18, 2026

Ruto flies in from France for maritime event in Mombasa

President William Ruto, among other leaders, during a tour of Dr. Fridtjof Nansen Research Vessel, Mombasa / ScreengrabPresident William Ruto arrived in Mombasa on Thursday following a three-day visit to France, where he attended the G7 Summit in …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2026

The budget has revived focus on blue economy, but there's a lot of catching up to do

On July 7, 2014, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague handed Bangladesh the second half of its maritime triumph. Two years earlier, judges at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg had done much the same against …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on Jun 17, 2026

Colonial-Era Coconut Farms Pose Risks To The Survival Of Pacific Atolls

The copra industry keeps remote economies afloat while also threatening to undermine the land it depends on. The copra industry keeps remote economies afloat while also threatening to undermine the land it depends on. Ryan Green/Civil Beat/2026 On …

Source: Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii - Center-left
Published on Jun 11, 2026

World Oceans Day 2026: Reimagining the Future of the OECS through the Blue Economy

Every year on World Oceans Day, global conversations naturally turn toward coastal and marine conservation, beach cleanups, and protecting endangered marine species. However, for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) within the Organisation of Eastern …

Source: Win Media SKN - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 11, 2026

STATEMENT: OECS World Oceans Day 2026 – Reimagining the future of the OECS through the Blue Economy

Every year on World Oceans Day, global conversations naturally turn toward coastal and marine conservation, beach cleanups, and protecting endangered marine species. However, for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) within the Organisation of Eastern …

Source: Dominica News Online - Neutral
Published on Jun 18, 2026

What do Iran and the U.S. stand to gain from their deal? Here's what to know

The interim deal reached by the United States and Iran to end their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the two adversaries back to the negotiating table over Tehran’s nuclear program, according to details released by both countries. It will …

Source: NBC Bay Area - California - Neutral

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

A Catastrophic Gap Has Been Identified at the Heart of Banking's AI Transition New Report Warns of Systemic Risk

The Financial System's Biggest AI Risk Isn't Coming. It's Already Here. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A forthcoming report and white paper from Stephen Bishop and Tony del Fierro warns that the …

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Published on June 14, 2026 - 17:37 GMT

World Bank Upgrades Uzbekistan's 2026 GDP Forecast to 6.4 Percent

(MENAFN) The World Bank has revised upward its economic growth forecast for Uzbekistan, projecting the country's gross domestic product to expand by 6.4 percent in 2026 — a notable upgrade reflected in the institution's latest Global Economic …

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Published on June 18, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 23 April 2026

Present Committee members: David Roberts, Chair Andrew Bailey, Governor Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor – Financial Stability Clare Lombardelli, Deputy Governor - Monetary Policy Sir Dave Ramsden, Deputy Governor – Markets & Banking Sam Woods, Deputy …

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Published on June 7, 2026 - 14:11 GMT

World Bank Greenlights USD285M for War-Ravaged Yemen Recovery

(MENAFN) The World Bank Group has greenlit a sweeping new Country Partnership Framework spanning 2026 to 2030, alongside four critical development projects valued at 285 million U.S. dollars, aimed at rebuilding conflict-devastated Yemen, the …

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Published on June 17, 2026 - 09:42 GMT

Guinea to Host Landmark Energy & Environment Conference as Nation Emerges as West Africa's Clean Energy Powerhouse

The Republic of Guinea will host the Guinea Energy and Environment Conference & Exhibition (SEEG) on 25–26 November 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Conakry. CONAKRY, GUINEA, June 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Republic of Guinea will …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Joint Statement by the Heads of the IEA, IMF, World Bank, and WTO

"The war in the Middle East is generating substantial and highly asymmetric impacts on energy supplies, food security, and economic activity across countries and regions. While the global economy continues to show resilience, the effects of the …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 23:56 GMT

Leaders’ declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships

CANADA, June 16 - “We, the Leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on development and investment finance as a driver of shared prosperity and highlight our willingness to provide support to the most vulnerable. Partner …

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Published on June 16, 2026 - 13:40 GMT

Bhutan and Singapore Deepen Agri-Food Trade Ties as First Bhutan Market Opens in the City-State

A ministerial meeting and a historic market debut on the same day signal growing momentum in bilateral trade between Bhutan and Singapore. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore and Bhutan took concrete steps to …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 17:27 GMT

Entrepreneur, Veteran, and Best Selling Author Stephen Nalley Releases Groundbreaking New Book 'F*ck You, Pay Me'

A Raw and Unapologetic Call for Accountability, Discipline, and Relentless Execution JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stephen Nalley, entrepreneur, veteran, author, motivational speaker, and Founder & CEO …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 16:24 GMT

Jupid Is Now Available Inside Halper, Bringing AI Accounting to Its Small Business Customers

Halper's solopreneur and small-business customers can now handle bookkeeping, accounting, and taxes through Jupid's AI accountant, without leaving the app. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI-native …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

ButterflyMan Pubblica The Longest Line, un Thriller Politico sulla Guerra Invisibile che Minaccia la Democrazia

Il nuovo romanzo di ButterflyMan esplora spionaggio, guerra dell’informazione, influenza straniera e la fragilità della democrazia moderna. MILANO, ITALY, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THE LONGEST LINE Un Colpo di Stato Silenzioso · Una …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

A Catastrophic Gap Has Been Identified at the Heart of Banking's AI Transition New Report Warns of Systemic Risk

The Financial System's Biggest AI Risk Isn't Coming. It's Already Here. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A forthcoming report and white paper from Stephen Bishop and Tony del Fierro warns that the …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 14:50 GMT

Orbit Securities Newly Appointed CFA Vincent Mwakatobe to Launch Intelligent Funds and Capital Market Initiatives

As the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange marks 30 years, a veteran financier returns to introduce quantitative investing and investor education. DAR ES SALAAM, DODOMA , TANZANIA, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 14:34 GMT

A.R.I. Files Lawsuit Against Drake’s October’s Very Own (OVO) Following Multiple Loan Payment Defaults

Lawsuit alleges OVO acknowledged its debt in writing, obtained forbearance from A.R.I., then refused to pay more than $4.6 million still owed TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A.R.I. OVO Growth Capital I, LLC (“A.R.I …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Summit Legacy Legal Advances Denver Estate Planning with Enhanced Probate Advocacy Suite

Summit Legacy Legal launches its Enhanced Probate Advocacy Suite, a service model for estate disputes and litigation in Denver, led by veteran trial attorneys. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summit Legacy Legal, …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Eltropy Expands Agentic AI Certification, Opening Free Training to Leagues, Credit Unions, and Individual Professionals

The program expands access to agentic AI skills across the industry, with free registration open now for the July 9 session SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Eltropy, the leading agentic AI platform for credit …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 13:09 GMT

InnerActiv Appoints Cybersecurity Industry Veteran Johnny Collins as Chief Technology Officer

Former Mandiant, KPMG, and Halcyon leader brings two decades of threat intelligence, insider risk, and AI security expertise to InnerActiv WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InnerActiv, a leader in AI governance …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:34 GMT

How Payment Infrastructure Modernization Is Reducing Cross-Border Transfer Delays

Localized settlement systems and digital payment rails are helping reduce delays in international money transfers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Financial institutions and digital payment providers continue …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Spiro Harrison & Nelson Announces New Lateral Associate Hires

Daniel S. Eckenrode and Kylie Spencer Bring Tax, Trusts & Estates, and Litigation Experience to Growing Firm RED BANK, NJ AND NY, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spiro Harrison & Nelson is pleased to announce …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:17 GMT

Why Stablecoins Are Becoming a Reality in Global Transfers

Digital dollar infrastructure, faster settlement, and flexible funding options are accelerating the role of stablecoins in cross-border payments. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stablecoins are increasingly …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:14 GMT

The National Estates & Legacies Summit returns on Thursday, October 15, 2026

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute of Certified Executor Advisors (CICEA) and Advice2Advisors (A2A) are proud to announce the return of the National Estates & Legacies Summit, taking place Thursday, …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:14 GMT

How Nigerians Abroad Are Using Fintech Platforms for Tuition Payments

Growing international student mobility and rising education costs are accelerating the shift toward digital tuition payment infrastructure. TORONTO, CANADA, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International education continues to shape global financial …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:14 GMT

International Students Are Reshaping Nigeria’s Remittance Economy

International education trends are contributing to long-term changes in cross-border financial flows into Nigeria. TORONTO, CANADA, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International education migration is increasingly reshaping remittance …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:12 GMT

illumicell AI Places Second on Meet the Drapers Season 9, Receives $500,000 Investment from Tim Draper

Spotted by Draper at HumanX after an elevator pitch, the company was invited to compete, slipped into the finals and finished second in the Season 9 finale. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- illumicell AI, a …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 12:09 GMT

ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conferences attract record submissions in response to rising demand and energy security pressures

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • 7,261 submissions reinforce ADIPEC’s role in advancing technical innovation across the energy sector. • AI & Digital Transformation becomes the largest SPE category …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 11:53 GMT

Making Science Launches HELIOS AI FACTORY, a New AI Agent Ecosystem Built for Enterprise

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Making Science, a global technology consultancy specializing in digital acceleration, today announced the launch of HELIOS AI FACTORY, a new AI ecosystem that gives organizations …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 11:47 GMT

National Chamber Orchestra Inaugural Gala: An Evening of World-Class Music, Community, and Cultural Celebration

Distinguished Artists Jean Ferrandis, Hui-Chuan Chen, and Trey Walton to Headline a Special Fundraising Gala Supporting the Future of Classical Music WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Chamber …

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Published on June 19, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

FIFA World Cup 2026 Travelers Can Skip Airline Baggage Fees with LuggageToShip.com

Door-to-door luggage shipping helps FIFA World Cup 2026 fans avoid baggage fees, travel light, and move easily between host cities across the USA and the world. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As millions of …

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