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Published on 07:31 GMT

Carla Gallardo and the Revival of Surfing in Costa Rica

For Carla Gallardo, the ocean isn’t just a sporting arena; it’s the teacher that showed her that the fight continues until the very last second. From her childhood in Tibás to her presidency at ACOS, her life has been a constant “hit” of commitment and …

Source: Costa Rica News - Indeterminate
Published on 04:40 GMT

Pesticide Runoff Is Quietly Draining Costa Rica’s Caribbean Tourism Economy

Costa Rica sells rainforest, biodiversity and pura vida to millions of visitors a year. It is also, by the standard international measure, among the most pesticide-intensive farming countries on the planet. Figures compiled from Food and Agriculture …

Source: Tico Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Moving Forward: Local development is an alternative to emigration

“I thank Self-Help International and the Women’s Empowerment Program for the support I have received from training, loans and donations of seed. In this way I have been able to help my family survive without having to emigrate to another country.” This …

Source: Waverly Newspapers - Iowa - Pending
Published on 09:01 GMT

Business : MATRADE Encourages Sabah Entrepreneurs To Leverage MIHAS INSP To Penetrate Global Markets

By Rohana Nasrah KOTA KINABALU, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is encouraging Sabah entrepreneurs to participate in the Malaysia International Halal Exhibition (MIHAS) 2026 and register for the …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Costa Rica Pressed to Improve Conditions for Indigenous Coffee Workers

More than 500 people and organizations, among them three former presidents of Costa Rica and Panama, have signed a public statement demanding that the Costa Rican state guarantee decent living, working and social protection conditions for the Ngäbe-Buglé …

Source: Tico Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Grynspan of Costa Rica Leads 1st Security Council Straw Poll, Followed by Rodrigues Birkett

Ambassador Zénon Mukongo Ngay of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As the monthly rotating president of the UN Security Council, Ngay announced that the 15 members held the first in a series of secret straw polls to test the popularity of the …

Source: Pass Blue - Left-wing
Published on Aug 1, 2026

UN trade and development chief leads informal poll in UN chief race

Informal voting to select the next UN leader kicked off Thursday in the Security Council, with former Costa Rican vice-president Rebeca Grynspan emerging as the early favourite. It remains to be seen who the five veto-yielding powers will back, in a …

Source: Geneva Solutions - Center-left
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Women to Watch 2026

As high-performing executives, women bring grace and grit to their careers every day. This year’s Women to Watch carry their responsibilities with seeming ease and are respected by their teams, their peers and the community. They lead those around them in …

Source: Nevada Business Magazine - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Paraguay Mourns Line Bareiro, Pioneering Feminist And Human Rights Leader

Paraguay mourns the death of Line Bareiro, one of the country’s most influential feminist leaders, political scientists and human rights advocates. Bareiro died on 1 August, 2026, in Asunción at the age of 75. Throughout her life, Bareiro shaped democratic …

Source: The Asunción Times - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 31, 2026

Jewish economist leads UN secretary race

Jewish economist and diplomat Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica is the leading candidate for the next UN secretary-general, according to the results of the first unofficial “straw poll” held by the United Nations (UN) Security Council ahead of the selection of …

Source: Ynet - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 27, 2026

Costa Rica Puts Its Blue Zone Centenarians on the Government Payroll

The government has formalized a program dedicated to the roughly 70 people over the age of 100 living in the Nicoya Peninsula Blue Zone, an initiative President Laura Fernández Delgado presented in Guanacaste during a three-day tour that closed Saturday on …

Source: Tico Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Prioritize investment in education to tackle poverty, insecurity — Kukah urges stakeholders

Bishop Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese has urged governments and other stakeholders to prioritize investment in education as a panacea for tackling poverty, insecurity and underdevelopment in the country. Kukah made the remarks during the unveiling of …

Source: Quick News Africa - Pending
Published on Jul 26, 2026

Community-Led Tourism in La Fortuna, Costa Rica: The Adifort Story

Top 1% Global Destination: La Fortuna Waterfall ranks among Tripadvisor’s top 1% of attractions worldwide, welcoming over 350,000 visitors annually. 100% Community-Owned: Unlike conventional resort destinations, profits flow directly to the Integral …

Source: Costa Rica News - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 5, 2026

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2026

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the District of …

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis - Gov't Institution
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Bethel University Global Studies Program Marks 16 Years of Worldwide Impact

Stacie Freeman was honored by McKenzie Rotary Club with the bestowing of a Paul Harris Fellowship. MCKENZIE (July 28) — Stacie Freeman, professor of sociology and director of Global Studies at Bethel University, addressed the Rotary Club of McKenzie on …

Source: McKenzie Banner - Tennessee - Pending
Published on Aug 5, 2026

From Commitment to Action: New case studies showcase how…

Building on the 2023 Mangrove Law and Policy Brief, this companion publication brings together 16 national and regional case studies that highlight emerging legal frameworks, governance approaches and policy innovations from around the world. Developed as …

Source: IUCN - Gov't Institution
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Uruguay Hosts Historic UN Secretary-General Candidates Debate

The meeting, convened by the Government of Uruguay, aims to provide a space for aspirants to present their proposals on the direction that the UN should follow in the coming years. Photo: Getty images. July 28, 2026 Hour: 5:32 pm 🔗 Comparte este artículo …

Source: teleSUR - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Aug 5, 2026

CPJ to recognize journalists from 6 countries with 2026 International Press Freedom Awards

Awardees to be honored in November in New York New York, August 5, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) today announced it will honor journalists from Colombia, Eritrea, El Salvador, Hungary, Lebanon, and Myanmar at the 36th annual International …

Source: Committee to Protect Journalists - Neutral
Published on Jul 20, 2026

Heredia, Costa Rica: Coffee, Cloud Forests, and the Quiet Landscape

Heredia, Costa Rica offers a quieter side of the country, where mist-covered coffee plantations, cloud forests, fertile valleys, and mountain landscapes have shaped life for generations. While many regions of Costa Rica are known for their beaches or …

Source: Costa Rica News - Indeterminate

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Nigeria's First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

The Expansion Unlocks a Compliant Engine for Businesses and Fintechs to Move Value Across Africa and Beyond LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quidax, the first digital assets exchange to receive a provisional licence from Nigeria's …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

National Treasury on AIIB and South Africa signing USD500 million loan to strengthen climate-resilient urban services

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Republic of South Africa have signed a USD500 million sovereign-backed loan to support the South Africa Metro Trading Services Program. The financing marks AIIB’s first investment in South Africa, …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

Western Cape Education on South African learners winning International Space Settlement Design Competition

South African learners win global space design competition on debut Seven South African high school learners from the Western Cape have made history by winning the prestigious International Space Settlement Design Competition, the world's longest- …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Physical Security Market Expands at a 5.40% CAGR Through 2035

Physical Security Market Size, Share and Research Report By Type (System, Service), By Industry (Education, Oil & Gas, Government, Retail, Hospitality, BFSI) NEW YORK,, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry ...

Published on August 7, 2026 - 06:15 GMT

Underwater Lighting Market Demand Fuels Growth from USD 452.19 Million in 2026 to USD 640.86 Million by 2035

Underwater Lighting Market Size, Share and Research Report: By Application (Aquarium Lighting, Underwater Infrastructure Lighting, Marine Park Lighting) BERLIN, BERLIN, GERMANY, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global underwater lighting market …

Distribution channels: IT Industry ...
Published on August 6, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

AI Infrastructure Market Projected to Reach USD 353.0 Billion at a 27.12% CAGR by 2035

AI Infrastructure Market is accelerating as demand rises for high-performance computing, GPUs, cloud platforms, and AI-ready data centers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI infrastructure has become the backbone of …

Distribution channels: IT Industry ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:38 GMT

Fluid-Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation Market Intelligence Report Covers Trends, Segments And Regional Growth

The Business Research Company's Fluid-Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation Market Intelligence Report Covers Trends, Segments And Regional Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The fluid-cooled …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Chemical Industry ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 10:15 GMT

Dress for Success Atlanta Becomes Dress for Success Georgia Expanding Statewide to Help Close Economic Gaps

Expanding equitable access to workforce and career resources across Georgia. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With one in three female-led households in Georgia living below the poverty line, Dress for Success …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

Rivas & Associates Issues Know Your Rights Guidance for Families After Fatal ICE Traffic Stops

Rivas & Associates, an immigration law firm, is offering Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rivas & Associates, an …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:23 GMT

The K. Stewart Foundation Presents OUT + EXCELLENT: High-Level LGBTQIA+ Programming During Oakland Pride Weekend

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit and its co-founders convene queer champions, entrepreneurs, culture creators, and community leaders for three days of connection. OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The K. Stewart Foundation …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

AI for Peace Launches 44-Day Global Compassion Game to Prove Peace Is Possible

Launching August 8 in Minneapolis, a global team of teams invites peacebuilders, Indigenous leaders, AI labs, and youth to put intelligence in service to life. CLINTON, WA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI for Peace today announced …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

Raise the Bottom Rebrands, Expands Addiction and Mental Health Care Across Idaho

Trusted Idaho Opioid Treatment Program expands to all substance use disorders and primary mental health care across Boise, Nampa, and Pocatello. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raise the Bottom, formerly known as …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

Gulf Sextortion Cases Rise: Female-Led Firm Offers Discreet Content Removal for UAE, Dubai and Saudi Arabia

The world's first female-led content removal firm Leak Content Removal offers discreet DMCA and reputation services to UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Human Rights ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

HRH King Ruben West Presents Voice of Change Award to Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

HRH King Dr. Ruben M. West presents former Mauritian president with the iChange Nations™ Ruben M. West Global Voice of Change Award in Victoria Falls VICTORIA FALLS, ILLINOIS, ZIMBABWE, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Her Excellency Dr. …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Out of Hand Marks 25 Years of Dialogue and Social Change through the Arts with 2026-2027 Season

Anniversary Season Features New Productions Designed to Bring Communities Together ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Out of Hand, the award-winning social impact arts organization, today announced its 2026-2027 season …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 09:22 GMT

Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, LA's Pioneer in Rapid STD Testing and City of LA Award Recipient, Celebrates 20 Years

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, a Los Angeles-based clinical laboratory specializing in rapid sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, is marking 20 years of operation this …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:35 GMT

Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over

In March 2022, Tatiana had to leave everything behind, as hostilities broke out in her hometown close to Luhansk. “At first, we thought it would be just on the outskirts, like in 2014” she recalls. “Unfortunately, throughout the entire month, military …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 7, 2026 - 11:42 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23

The 15 people concerned, all of whom had consented to participating in the operation, left Beni in the north of North Kivu in a convoy on the evening of 6 August. On the morning of 7 August, after passing through Uganda, which had agreed to facilitate …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 6, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

In Sudan and Zambia, Embrace Global's Infant Warmers Became National Protocol. Uganda Is Next.

Babies and Mothers Alive (BAMA) and Embrace Global expand access to infant warmers in Uganda. MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Sudan, Embrace Global's infant warmers are now written into the national …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

BLM Sports Invests Nearly $200,000 in Nonprofits, HBCU Athletics and Community Initiatives Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when nonprofit organizations and community programs are being asked to meet greater needs with increasingly limited resources, BLM Sports is putting real dollars behind …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on August 6, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

California Workplace Rights Notice Enters Its Second Annual Cycle

California's Workplace Know Your Rights Act now includes annual notice requirements, emergency contact rules, and penalties of up to $10,000 per employee. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California' …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:37 GMT

Miriam Putnam, Life Transformation Specialist, Helps Individuals Move from Emotional Overwhelm to Renewed Purpose

Miriam Putnam's clients share how her RESET and RISE program helped them truly heal and live purpose-driven lives LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For millions of Americans, each day is a struggle against …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

Linda Reinstein Marks ARBAN Act Milestone with First GOP Senate Sponsor as World Lung Cancer Day Highlights Prevention

BCPA Co-Founder Says First Republican Senate Sponsor Marks a Turning Point in the Fight to End Preventable Asbestos Exposure LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation marks the 15th Annual World Lung …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Law ...
Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons

On August 6, 1945, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39,000 instantly. By 1950, the death toll from both bombings had risen …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates

Kyiv (ICRC) - For millions of people in Ukraine, this year has been horrific. Entire communities live under constant threat, spending tense days and sleepless nights in shelters, across Ukraine. Last night was no exception, with at least 20 people …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 6, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

While Aid Retreats From Sudan's Collapsing Health System, One Newborn Care Program Is Scaling Up

Another shipment of Embrace infant warmers is being built into Sudan's national health system, even as funding cuts force other health programs to withdraw MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As international health …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 14:37 GMT

RennerVation Foundation Named Official Charity of the 30th Anniversary Casey Folks Vegas to Reno

Jeremy Renner's Foundation to Partner with America's Longest Off-Road Race to Support Foster and At-Risk Youth RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unlimited Off-Road Racing and Best In The Desert announced today …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 6, 2026 - 13:46 GMT

Tennessee Celebrates Local Dairy Farm Families with New Statewide Campaign

Launches "From Our Farm to Your Family," honoring the people and communities making an impact on local dairy industry ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...