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Minister urges greater climate action following Pakistan flooding

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Minister calls out Western responsibility amid Pakistan flooding

Floods across Pakistan have killed at least 1,100 people and damaged nearly 1 million homes in natural disaster caused by severe weather conditions and climate change. Extreme levels of monsoon…

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The National Day of Singapore is celebrated on 9 August each year. This year marks the 57th anniversary since the city-state gained its sovereignty in 1965. Singapore declared independence from…

Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Sri Lanka

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The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has called on political leaders in Sri Lanka to safeguard democratic governance, the rule of law and human rights, in adherence with the values and…

Largest ever Commonwealth heritage programme launched to rejuvenate historical sites

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The Commonwealth has launched the largest ever heritage project to help protect threatened historic buildings and create training opportunities for people across all 56 nations. UK-based charities Commonwealth Heritage Forum…

President of Sri Lanka quits amid political turmoil

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Sri Lanka’s President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has announced he will resign following political turmoil that ransacked the country in recent days. President Rajapaksa, who has been facing pressure to resign for…

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A senior minister in Pakistan has urged people to reduce tea consumption to buoy the economy amidst severe crisis. The country’s Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, told…

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During a long weekend of celebrations devoted to Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne, Commonwealth communities will pay tribute during the Jubilee Pageant to showcase and promote diversity…

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Minister urges greater climate action following Pakistan flooding

Celebrating Singapore’s National Day

Statement by the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Sri Lanka

Largest Commonwealth heritage programme launched to rejuvenate historical sites

President of Sri Lanka quits amid protests

Outrage as minister urges Pakistan to drink less tea

Jubilee Pageant celebrates diversity across the Commonwealth

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Report 2024

The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the EU join forces to implement outcomes of the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States

Commonwealth Secretary-General to make first official visit to Pakistan

Namibia Gets Ready to Become the World’s Newest Oil Hotspot