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- 1Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders address UN Security Council●At UN Security Council, Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders call on governments to make support for civil society permanent
Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders spoke at the UN Security Council, urging governments to make support for civil society a permanent commitment rather than an ad hoc effort. The appeal highlights the work of grassroots organisations on both sides that continue cooperation and dialogue despite conflict, and calls on member states to provide sustained funding and political backing for such peacebuilding initiatives.
- 2Pakistan's US envoy briefs University of Hartford students on diplomacy▼Pakistan envoy to US briefs University of Hartford students on diplomacy, peacebuilding
Pakistan's envoy to the United States briefed students at the University of Hartford on diplomacy and peacebuilding, discussing the country's approach to international relations and conflict resolution. The engagement session offered students a direct exchange with a senior diplomat on issues shaping Pakistan-US ties.
- 3Cebu floating solar farm moorings tested through one million wave cycles▼Cebu floating solar farm uses elastic moorings tested through one million wave cycles
A floating solar farm in Cebu, the Philippines, is using elastic mooring systems that were tested through one million wave cycles before deployment. The engineering is aimed at keeping solar panels stable on open water, where waves and currents place constant stress on anchoring. The project highlights growing interest in floating solar as land-constrained regions in Southeast Asia expand renewable energy capacity.
- 4Pakistan Envoy Holds Talks with University of Hartford Students▼Pakistan Envoy Discusses Diplomacy, Peacebuilding with University of Hartford Students
A Pakistani envoy met with students at the University of Hartford to discuss diplomacy and peacebuilding. The session covered Pakistan's approach to international relations and conflict resolution, offering students a chance to engage directly with a senior diplomat. The event was reported by The Diplomatic Insight, a publication covering global affairs and diplomatic outreach.
- 5Dutch photographer Van der Elsken's 1959 Manila street photo resurfaces●Linker fragment van een foto van politieagenten op straat, vermoedelijk in Manilla of Cebu City, Ed van der Elsken, 1959
A photograph by Dutch photographer Ed van der Elsken, showing police officers on a street, is circulating online. The image, described as the left fragment of a larger shot, was taken around 1959-1960 and is believed to depict Manila or Cebu City in the Philippines. Van der Elsken was known for his street photography during extensive world travels.
- 6Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly Photography Draws Nature Fans●Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio Troilus) Butterfly 2020-25 Sometimes an opportunity Disguises itself as a problem # butte
Photographers and nature watchers are sharing images of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly, a North American species known for its striking black wings with blue-green shimmer and caterpillars that mimic snake heads. One widely shared macro shot carried the caption that an opportunity sometimes disguises itself as a problem, a reflection on how this butterfly is often mistaken for a pest or a darker species before its beauty is recognised.