Kelsey Pfendler Sets Record as First US Woman to Row Solo from California to Hawaii
The Grand Canyon raft guide completed the 2,400-mile solo Pacific crossing in under 44 days, inspiring women to push their limits.
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The Grand Canyon raft guide completed the 2,400-mile solo Pacific crossing in under 44 days, inspiring women to push their limits.
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China’s recent test of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean has drawn condemnation from the US, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand amid concerns over nuclear proliferation and regional security.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 8:58 PM
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Volker Türk highlights ongoing displacement and destruction amid continued conflict despite ceasefire, urging stronger protections for marginalized groups.
UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 3:29 PM
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A worker died after falling from a six-metre-high platform while repairing an aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport, highlighting ongoing industrial safety concerns in the city.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 6:09 AM
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During a visit to Damascus and the Sednaya prison, the UN chief emphasized the need for political change to translate into real improvements for all Syrians amid hopes for security, jobs, and inclusion.
UN News | Jul 27, 2026, 3:07 AM
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The Nauru Declaration on Judicial Well-being highlights the need to address the deeper challenges judges face worldwide, beyond the perception of a comfortable lifestyle.
UN News | Jul 27, 2026, 1:59 AM
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Amid growing global demand for minerals essential to clean energy, the UN Security Council debates how to prevent resource-driven conflicts and ensure benefits for producing countries and communities.
UN News | Jul 27, 2026, 12:46 AM
business
Joshua Walker emphasizes the need for a mutually beneficial arrangement to sustain Japan's investment initiative beyond the Trump administration.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 26, 2026, 10:47 PM
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UN human rights chief Volker Türk criticizes Nicaragua’s co-president Daniel Ortega for moves undermining civil rights and political participation.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 10:28 PM
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UN human rights chief condemns Nicaragua’s co-president Daniel Ortega’s announcement to halt upcoming elections and calls for release of political dissidents.
UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 7:46 PM
world
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticizes Beijing's missile launch and announces support for the Philippine Coast Guard amid regional tensions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 6:54 AM
world
The embargo is a response to a longstanding Saudi blockade on Yemeni ports and airports amid escalating conflict.
BBC World | Jul 20, 2026, 9:30 PMworld
The International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), headquartered in Hong Kong, continues to expand its influence and resolve international disputes despite geopolitical challenges.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 6:51 AMglobal-institutions
In eastern Thailand, inmates run a public coffee shop as part of a rehabilitation program guided by international prison standards.
UN News | Jul 18, 2026, 1:03 PMgeneral
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow unveil a renewed international initiative to fight online child exploitation, emphasizing the urgent threat within the United States.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 11:14 AMworld
The White House supports Argentina's right to free speech after players displayed a controversial banner during their World Cup win against England, amid calls for a FIFA investigation.
BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 2:48 AMworld
The United Nations reports two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized since late June, highlighting ongoing risks faced by displaced communities.
CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 5:25 AMworld
A Pew Research Center survey reveals that in 25 of 36 countries, China is viewed more favorably than the US, marking a significant shift in global opinion.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:42 PMpolitics
Withholding of funds by Israel and ongoing violence have critically weakened healthcare services in the West Bank and Gaza.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 3:54 PMgeneral
South Carolina lawmaker seeks to codify and expand former President Trump's travel restrictions with new legislation targeting multiple regions and Palestinian Authority-issued documents.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 3:53 PMbusiness
Taiwan is acquiring sea drones using U.S. technology to enhance its maritime defense capabilities in response to China's growing presence in the region.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 8:32 AMworld
An independent inquiry examines the causes of the 2025 blaze that killed 168 people and displaced thousands, while Hong Kong International Airport reports a profit decline amid rising expenses.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:55 AMworld
An international team embarks on a £20 million mission to investigate Greenland's melting glaciers and their potential effects on Atlantic Ocean currents and Europe's climate.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 12:26 AMworld
A violent clash in Lviv between draft officers and a crowd underscores growing resistance to conscription as Ukraine faces heavy troop losses and lacks a clear mobilization strategy.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 12:35 PMShowing 1-24 of 45 articles.