U.S. military base in Tokyo admits leaks containing PFAS

[ad_1] TOKYO, July 5 (Xinhua) — U.S. Yokota base in Japan’s western Tokyo area has acknowledged three incidents of leakage involving foam fire extinguishers containing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of organic fluorine compounds that raise health concerns, local media reported. It marked the first time that the U.S. military has acknowledged such leakage…

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A new vision for music in South Australia

[ad_1] Music SA chief executive officer Christine Schloithe has released the organisation’s strategic plan to “shape the future of South Australian music”. Music SA released its 2023-35 Strategic Plan this week, its first since Christine Schloithe joined as CEO in May 2022 . The not-for-profit has identified five areas it will focus on to “shape…

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China making its mark in global services trade

[ad_1] China has expanded its share of global commercial services exports from 3 percent in 2005 to 5.4 percent in 2022, according to a report jointly released by the World Bank Group and World Trade Organization earlier this week. Titled Trade in Services for Development, the report stated that the growth of commercial services trade…

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Strike looms as Nigerian doctors issue 2 week-ultimatum

[ad_1] The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Nigerian government to commence the implementation of all pending agreements or face industrial disharmony. The association disclosed the development in a communique issued at the end of its Wednesday Extraordinary National Executive Council Meeting. According to the communique signed by…

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