SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgarian authorities have arrested Igor Grechushkin, a Russian-Cypriot national linked to the 2020 Beirut port explosion that killed at least 218 people and injured thousands. Grechushkin was detained at Sofia International Airport on September 6 upon arrival from Cyprus, following an Interpol red notice issued at Lebanon’s request. Grechushkin is alleged to […]
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The funeral of the Duchess of Kent will take place today at 14:00 BST at Westminster Cathedral. Ahead of the service, her coffin will lie in the private chapel at Kensington Palace. Members of the Royal Family, including the King and Queen, as well as the Duke of Kent and his family, are expected to […]
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Google has officially entered the $3 trillion market capitalization club, joining Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia among the world’s most valuable companies. The milestone reflects continued investor confidence in the tech sector, particularly in artificial intelligence and cloud computing. Nvidia, which reached the $3 trillion mark earlier, has since surged to a $4 trillion valuation, driven […]
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In recent weeks, widespread flooding has engulfed large parts of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity states in the north of the country. The agency’s representative in South Sudan, Marie-Helene Verney, said that “if the flooding continues, up to 400,000 people are likely to be displaced by the end of the year, exceeding flood displacement levels seen […]
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Rabat, 15 September 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), together with the Kingdom of Morocco, today opened a landmark meeting in Rabat to launch the Health Emergency Leaders Network for Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean. This network is the first of its kind, bringing […]
Continue ReadingThe European Commission has published a new study to support Member States in preparing for the launch of the new EU Emissions Trading System for buildings, road transport and small industry (ETS2), which will become fully operational in 2027. The study highlights 21 case studies from different Member States to promote early decarbonisation in the […]
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The European Commission is allocating an extra €40 million in humanitarian funding to help Ukrainians endure a fourth winter of Russia’s war of aggression. This new support will strengthen the country’s preparedness for winter and protect civilians against extreme cold. EU humanitarian aid partners will deliver shelter materials, repair damaged homes and centres for displaced […]
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Business & Macro 🇿🇦 South Africa Inflation Outlook StableSouth Africa’s long-term inflation is projected to average 4.2% over the next five years, according to a Bureau for Economic Research survey covering businesses, analysts, and trade unions. 🇳🇬 Nigerian Doctors Issue UltimatumDoctors in Nigeria have given the federal government two weeks to address salary arrears and […]
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Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer today unveiled the 2024 Annual Report for the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) at Little Flower Hall in Bray, County Wicklow. The event also marked the release of new research on supports for recently arrived communities in Ireland. SICAP, now in its third phase […]
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President Donald Trump suggested Monday that U.S. companies should consider moving from quarterly to semiannual earnings reporting. In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued the change would reduce costs and allow executives to concentrate more on long-term business strategy. The proposal, which Trump noted would require approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), […]
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