In a report released Wednesday, UNICEF highlighted the growing threat of cholera in the war-torn country, with more than 7,700 cases and 185 associated deaths reported in Khartoum State alone since January 2025. Alarmingly, over 1,000 cases have affected children under the age of five. Since the onset of conflict in April 2023, three million people […]
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing significant challenges due to rising tariffs and the escalating cost of living. These factors are straining their operations, reducing profitability, and threatening their survival. Tariffs: Increased Costs and Narrower Margins SMEs often operate with tighter margins compared to larger corporations, making them more vulnerable to external economic shocks. […]
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MILAN – Snam has successfully completed a $2 billion multi-tranche Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), becoming the first global issuer to link such a bond to Net Zero targets across all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions scopes—Scope 1, 2, and 3. This trailblazing issuance is not only the largest of its kind by a European investment-grade regulated company […]
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ST. LOUIS, MO — A former police officer from Illinois has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for using excessive force against a handcuffed individual, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk handed down the sentence to Justin Gaither, 34, who […]
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The European Union has formally adopted a new regulatory amendment that provides car manufacturers with greater flexibility in meeting their CO₂ emissions targets. The Council of the European Union approved the final legislative measure, allowing automakers to calculate compliance based on a three-year average spanning 2025 to 2027, instead of on an annual basis. The […]
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On May 28, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new policy imposing visa bans on foreign nationals deemed responsible for censoring Americans’ free speech. This measure is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to counteract international efforts perceived as undermining U.S. citizens’ rights to express themselves online.(The Times, Politico) […]
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Financial exclusion remains a significant barrier to economic participation for millions globally, particularly among low-income, rural, and marginalized communities. Traditional banking systems often overlook these populations due to factors like low income, lack of collateral, and limited access to financial infrastructure. In response, various alternative financial instruments have emerged, demonstrating effectiveness in promoting financial inclusion. […]
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COLOGNE, May 28, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a new Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) highlighting the risks to safe air travel which can posed by lithium batteries. The SIB was issued in response to an increased number of safety events involving lithium batteries carried by passengers on board commercial passenger […]
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SARAJEVO, 28 May 2025 — Jan Braathu, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, concluded his first official visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) today following three days of high-level meetings with state and entity officials, media stakeholders, and civil society. During his visit, Braathu met with key government figures, including Denis Zvizdić, Speaker of […]
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Germany has announced a €5 billion military aid package for Ukraine and plans to collaborate on the production of long-range missile systems. The announcement was made during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin on May 28, 2025. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the new level of military-industrial cooperation between the two nations, highlighting the […]
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