McDonald's Malaysia celebrated Teachers' Day with around 50 teachers from SJKC Gunong Rapat and SJKC Min Sin at its Jalan Gopeng restaurant in Ipoh. The event, part of the company's nationwide campaign, recognizes educators from over 300 schools across the country. McDonald's presented a RM5,000 donation to each school, with headmistress Woo Yee Ching and headmaster Choong Yien Keong receiving mock cheques on behalf of their institutions. The celebration is the ninth consecutive year for McDonald's Malaysia, which acknowledges the dedication of educators in shaping young minds and nurturing future leaders.
https://www.ipohecho.com.my/2025/05/08/mcdonalds-jalan-gopeng-celebrates-teachers-with-heartfelt-appreciation-event/Nigeria's Education Minister Morufu Olatunji Alausa announced the end of a program allowing students to study abroad through the Bureau of Educational Exchanges (BEA), citing that the money would be better spent on strengthening Nigeria's own universities. Students currently enrolled will continue to receive funding for their studies, despite the program's closure.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1309448-nigeria-scraps-scholarships-for-students-abroadPakistani Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has emphasized his government's commitment to quality education, aiming to improve standards and prepare youth for international competition. He launched the Student Life Cycle Management system at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar, which has digitized financial affairs, human resource management, and other university operations. The system has also automated student academic affairs, including admissions, course registration, and fee management. Khan's government has achieved a surplus of 200 billion rupees through digitization and transparency, clearing billions in unpaid dues for public universities.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1309384-govt-committed-to-promoting-quality-education-cmIn Tamil Nadu, students can access their Class 12 results through SMS by sending a message in the format "TNHSC <space> Registration Number" to an officially provided number. Alternatively, they can download their digital marksheet on the DigiLocker platform by visiting digilocker.gov.in and following these steps: signing in with credentials, linking Aadhaar, selecting the Class 12 Marksheet option, entering registration number and exam year, and downloading the document.
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-hsc-12th-result-2025-live-updates-tn-plus-two-result-direct-link-scorecard-topper-list-download-at-tnresults-nic-in-8358827A UK-based teacher, @ready.for.baby, has shared on TikTok which names parents should avoid if they want their child to have a rare moniker. According to the teacher, she frequently hears common names in her classroom that parents use in an attempt to find unique names. Examples of these include "Lily", "Oliver", and "Emily".
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14671703/baby-names-teacher-avoid-unique-moniker.htmlActionAid Bangladesh Country Director Farah Kabir is calling for collective action to address the impact of LDC graduation on civil society organizations (CSOs). He suggests exploring south-south funding, adopting a CSR policy led by the Finance Ministry, and promoting digital and structural reforms. The roundtable discussion also highlighted the need for democratic leadership transitions and a dedicated Tk1000 crore budget to sustain rights-based social development amid shifting political mindsets.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/declining-flow-foreign-aid-development-sector-becomes-concern-experts-1137621The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing enhanced concessional support to Bangladesh, citing the country's development momentum, regional stability, climate action, and inclusive growth as key reasons. ADB President Masato Kanda praised Bangladesh's economic resilience and expressed commitment to supporting the country's journey towards social and economic security, assuring that issues raised by the Bangladesh delegation will receive due consideration.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/adb-reaffirms-robust-support-bangladeshs-reform-drive-sustainable-development-1137251The University Round of the national-level championship includes six universities from Bangladesh: Independent University, Bangladesh; University of Dhaka; Bangladesh University of Professionals; East West University; United International University; and American International University-Bangladesh. The top three winners will receive $8,000, $4,000, and $2,000 respectively in the World Championship. The event is supported by Meghna Group of Industries as title sponsor, Radisson Blu as hospitality partner, and Cute and Monno Ceramics as silver sponsors.
https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/microsoft-bangladesh-championship-begins-10-may-1137181Romania's acting president, Ilie Bolojan, emphasized the importance of cooperation among constitutional courts, stating that shared best practices and solidarity can enhance citizens' trust in the constitutional order. As Romania takes over the Association's presidency, Bolojan highlighted the need for coordination, representation, and promotion of common goals. He also stressed the value of international cooperation, suggesting that it strengthens states and their institutions, facilitating adaptation to a changing global environment.
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