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At least 402 people, mainly schoolchildren, have been kidnapped in four states in the north-central region – Niger, Kebbi, Kwara and Borno – since 17 November, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday. Only 88 have reportedly been freed or escaped from captivity. Call for justice “We are shocked at the recent surge in mass abductions in north-central Nigeria,” OHCHR Spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan said in Geneva. “We urge the Nigerian authorities […]
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Ireland has confirmed a landmark €24.3 billion Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport, following Cabinet approval secured by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien. The plan, part of the National Development Plan (NDP) Review, represents one of the largest infrastructure commitments in the State’s history, aimed at modernising public transport, roads, aviation, and maritime systems while advancing […]
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Ireland has unveiled INSPIRE, a €750 million investment package designed to transform research infrastructure across the country’s higher education sector. Announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD, the programme represents the largest single commitment to research infrastructure and talent in the history of the State. A Strategic […]
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The Irish Government has signaled its intent to harness the power of sport as a diplomatic instrument, hosting the International Sports Diplomacy Conference at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. The event, led by Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan, alongside Ministers of State Charlie McConalogue and Neale Richmond, brought together stakeholders from […]
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With a 90 per cent failure rate for startups, you could forgive young people if they concluded that founding a company, particularly at such a turbulent time for the global economy, would be too risky an option. “But there’s a 10 per cent chance of improving people’s lives,” retorts business management student Daniel Wu, boldly […]
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A fierce blaze engulfed the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday 26 of November, killing at least thirteen people and injuring several others. Emergency crews reported that more residents remain trapped inside as firefighters battle thick smoke and flames. Conflicting Casualty Reports The Hong Kong Fire Services Department […]
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching‑te announced on Wednesday a $40 billion supplementary defence budget, underscoring the island’s determination to strengthen its military capabilities amid escalating pressure from Beijing. Strengthening Deterrence The package, valued at T$1.25 trillion (US$39.89 billion), will fund advanced air‑defence systems, new missiles, drones, cyber‑defence upgrades, and asymmetric warfare capabilities. Lai emphasized that the […]
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Farmers staged a dramatic protest in central London on Wednesday, driving tractors into Westminster despite a Met Police ban on agricultural machinery in the area. The convoy, which had earlier been spotted on the M4 motorway, caused significant disruption during the morning rush hour as vehicles parked near Parliament. Protest Against Inheritance Tax Policy The […]
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Launching its 2025 World AIDS Day report, Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response, UNAIDS said international assistance has sharply declined, with OECD projections showing external health funding could fall by 30–40 per cent in 2025 compared with 2023. The impact has been immediate and severe, especially in low- and middle-income countries highly affected by HIV. […]
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