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Congressional Bills,S.J. Res. 24 (ENR) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat.

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S.J. Res. 24 (ENR) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat. This bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, … Read more

Congressional Bills,S.J. Res. 9 (ENR) – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment.

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Congressional Resolution Aims to Disapprove USFWS Rule on Lesser Prairie-Chicken Status Washington, D.C., January 15, 2025 – On January 15, 2025, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced Senate Joint Resolution 9 (S.J. Res. 9), a measure to disapprove a rule issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that classified the lesser prairie-chicken as … Read more

WTO,Germany increases support to developing economies for meeting food safety, trade standards

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Germany Increases Support to Developing Economies for Meeting Food Safety, Trade Standards Geneva, 15 January 2025 – Germany has announced plans to significantly increase its support to developing economies in meeting food safety and trade standards, aiming to enhance global food security and facilitate trade. The German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) announced … Read more

Top Stories,Guterres hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’

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Guterres Hails Gaza Ceasefire Deal as ‘Critical First Step’ Date: 2025-01-15 12:00 Source: Top Stories Summary: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, ending an 11-day conflict in the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire took effect on May 15, 2025, at 2:00 AM local time. Guterres praised the … Read more

Top Stories,UN rights chief in historic meeting in Syria’s with caretaker authority in Damascus

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UN Rights Chief in Historic Meeting in Syria’s with Caretaker Authority in Damascus January 15, 2025 Damascus, Syria – In a historic diplomatic move, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Volker Türk met with the caretaker authority in Damascus on Monday, January 15th. This marked the first visit by a UN rights chief … Read more

Top Stories,Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil

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Guterres Highlights ‘Hope Through Action’ for 2025, Amid Continuing Turmoil January 15, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a speech at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, highlighting the need for “hope through action” amidst the ongoing challenges and uncertainties facing the world. Global Turmoil Guterres acknowledged the significant challenges facing the … Read more

Peace and Security,A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’

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A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’ 15 January 2025 The conflict in Yemen has entered its tenth year, with nearly 40 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, the UN has said. The UN humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, said in a statement that “almost 40 million Yemenis have … Read more

Peace and Security,Guterres highlights ‘hope through action’ for 2025, amid continuing turmoil

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Guterres Highlights ‘Hope Through Action’ for 2025, Amid Continuing Turmoil January 15, 2025 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for “hope through action” in 2025, despite the ongoing global challenges marked by conflicts, climate change, and economic disparities. In his annual message, Guterres acknowledged the complexities facing the world, including the devastating impact of … Read more

Peace and Security,Guterres hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’

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Guterres hails Gaza ceasefire deal as ‘critical first step’ 2025-01-15 12:00 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas as a “critical first step” towards restoring peace and security in the Gaza Strip. “The Secretary-General commends Egypt for its intensive diplomatic efforts that led to this agreement,” said a … Read more