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An investigation reveals that workers at Chinese fast fashion supplier sites for Shein still endure excessive overtime, despite promises of improvement. Shein claims to be addressing the issue.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly replacing Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu with Andrei Belousov, who will take over as head of Russia's Security Council. Shoigu has held the position since 2012.
The Ambassador-designate of Panama in Barbados, Xiomara Pérez, presented Dame Sandra Mason with Letters of Credence, marking the establishment of the first Resident Ambassador of Panama in Barbados. Strengthening historic ties and exploring bilateral cooperation were key topics discussed during the protocol ceremony.
Flash floods and cold lava flow from Mount Marapi in western Indonesia cause devastation, leaving at least 34 dead and 16 missing. Homes, roads, and mosques damaged in West Sumatra province.
Article highlights Ambassador Miles Stoby's role in advocating for Small Island Developing States at a UN conference in Barbados in 1994. The Stoby family commemorated this achievement with tree planting and a bench donation in Barbados.
