Oslo: Norway faces a challenging global environment from a position of strength. Sound institutions and prudent management of petroleum wealth have delivered high living standards and substantial fiscal and external buffers. …
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Economy & Development
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Combined Second and Third Reviews under El Salvador’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: IMF staff and the Salvadoran authorities have reached staff-level agreement on the combined second and third reviews under El Salvador’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement[1]. The agreement is subject …
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Education & Innovation
NASA Rocket Takes First Multi-Point Look Inside Radio-Disrupting Clouds
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHigh above Earth, thin veils of metallic haze drift through the edge of space. Known as sporadic E layers, these high-altitude “clouds” form from the vaporized dust of burnt-up meteors, …
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Education & Innovation
Station Crew Cleans Up, Relaxes After Busy Month of Spacewalks
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe Expedition 75 crew members are coming off a busy period that saw four spacewalks take place in one month outside of the International Space Station. The orbital septet cleaned spacesuits, conducted cargo …
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Sports & Inspiration
Consultancy services for the development and dissemination of advocacy, knowledge sharing and visibility materials of the UNESCO–BNU Project
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUNESCO invites applications for consultancy services for the development and dissemination of advocacy, knowledge sharing and visibility materials under Output 4 of the UNESCO-Beijing Normal University (BNU) Project as per …
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Sports & Inspiration
Swimming: LĂ©on Marchand on boredom, Bob Bowman’s philosophy quotes and what runs through his head for four hours a day
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauLĂ©on Marchand spends four hours a day in the water with nothing to listen to but himself. He has learned to like it. The four-time Olympic Games Paris 2024 champion gave a long interview …
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Sports & Inspiration
“We are showing the world what Rwanda can achieve”: Valentine Munezero, the volleyball captain chasing an LA28 Olympic dream
by NNW Bureauby NNW Bureau“This is the time for us to qualify for the World Championship and the Olympic Games,” Rwanda’s women’s volleyball captain Valentine Munezero declared. To secure a quota spot* for the Olympic Games LA28, …
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Sports & Inspiration
US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz recovers to reach third round, plans to take more time away from tennis voluntarily
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauCarlos Alcaraz is the centre of attention at the 2026 US Open, not only to see if the Spanish tennis ace can defend his title, but also to see how he fares in a …
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Sports & Inspiration
Indian Athletics Series 2026 Meerut: Priya Mohan beats Rupal Chaudhary in 400m race
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauIn a battle between two of India’s promising quarter-milers, Priya Mohan edged Rupal Chaudhary to win the women’s 400m at the 15th leg of the Indian Athletics Series 2026 in Meerut on Wednesday. Competing at the Kailash Prakash …
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Sports & Inspiration
Bringing the catwalk courtside: How Naomi Osaka has married fashion and tennis
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWhen packing a bag before a tennis match, most athletes are concerned about bringing the essentials: extra racquets, a change of clothes, plenty of water and a good luck charm of some …