International
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Indonesia scales back military training for coop programme after multiple deaths prompt rights concerns
JAKARTA, July 1, 2026 – Indonesia has scaled back basic military training for prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship village cooperative programme following the deaths of five participants in the opening…
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African trio make history as Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and South Africa storm into World Cup knockout stage
PHILADELPHIA/ATLANTA, June 26, 2026 — African football celebrated a landmark moment at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco and South Africa all secured places in the knockout rounds with…
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UK set to initiate EUDR-aligned deforestation regulations
LONDON, June 25, 2026 – The UK Government is initiating new regulations aimed at ensuring that everyday products sold in the country, including items like coffee and cocoa, do not contribute to…
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EU moves closer to digital euro as parliament backs key framework amid push to curb US payment dominance
BONN, June 24, 2026 — The European Union [EU] has taken a significant step towards introducing a digital euro after the European Parliament’s economic committee gave its backing to draft legislation designed…
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The Workers of the World Unite … with Dignity: The International Court of Justice Advises on the Right to Strike
BRUSSELS, June 23, 2026 — The Advisory Opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice [ICJ] on 21 May 2026 concerning the interpretation of the right to strike under the Freedom of…
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ICA General Assembly: Delegates approve rule changes and prepare for Panama
BRUSSELS, June 19, 2026 — The 2026 ICA General Assembly took place yesterday, held online and attended by 156 members from 40 countries. Welcoming delegates, Ariel Guarco, the President of International Cooperative…
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Members’ Chat looks at ways to support this year’s International Day of Cooperatives
BRUSSELS, June 18, 2026 — With this year’s International Day of Cooperatives – CoopsDay 2026 – taking place on Saturday, 4 July, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] held an online Members’ Chat…
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IsDBI and ADBI Unveil Innovative Sukuk Mechanism to Expand SMEs’ Access to Islamic Capital Markets
BAKU, June 18, 2026 — The Islamic Development Bank Institute [ IsDBI ] and the Asian Development Bank Institute [ADBI] have jointly unveiled a pioneering study proposing the Ṣukūk Enhancement Fund [SEF]…
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DR Congo Mark World Cup Return with Memorable Draw Against Portugal
HOUSTON, June 17, 2026 — Over five decades after their last appearance on football’s biggest stage, the mineral-rich DR Congo marked their return to the FIFA World Cup with a performance that…
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Global Leaders to Gather in China for Summer Davos to Scale Innovation and Drive Growth
DALIAN, 17 June 2026 – The World Economic Forum will convene the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, People’s Republic of China, from June 23-25, 2026. Held under the…
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