A former Michigan pharmacist was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme at a pharmacy he operated. He was also ordered to pay $4 million in restitution and to forfeit four real estate properties and $726,364.96. According to court documents, from approximately 2011 to 2017, Nabil […]
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The Security Council is meeting against the backdrop of Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, with ambassadors expected to urge Israel and Hamas to stick to their commitments amid renewed violence and deepening humanitarian needs. The session is likely to focus on safeguarding the truce, easing aid access restrictions and sustaining political momentum. With tensions also rising in […]
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Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, is participating in her first meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Brussels today, joining European counterparts and senior US officials to address the shifting global trade landscape. Key Discussions McEntee will meet with fellow EU Trade Ministers and European Commission Vice‑President Maroš […]
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Under the agreement, the price of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine will fall to $2.99 per dose within a year – a reduction expected to save up to $90 million. Those savings should allow countries to secure more than 30 million extra doses over the next five years. “Today’s announcement is a powerful example of what our […]
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But António Guterres warns this shift will not guarantee stability. “Multipolarity alone is no guarantee of peace,” he said. Without strong cooperation, it can fuel rivalry rather than balance. Speaking at a summit between the African Union (AU) – the continent’s political and economic union – and the European Union (EU), the bloc of 27 European states, he […]
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The “Green Revolution” is believed to have saved millions of lives in India during the 20th century, introducing new scientific techniques that led to a surge in yields, providing food and livelihoods. But the use of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides came at a huge cost, both to the environment and to health, leading to a […]
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has unveiled a record-breaking $45 billion capital plan for 2026–2035, prioritizing major airport modernisation at JFK, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia. Overview of the Capital Plan The proposed $45 billion investment blueprint sets out a decade of infrastructure renewal across the bi‑state region. It builds on […]
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A snapshot of Africa’s latest business, energy, geopolitical, and human rights developments. Business & Macro Mozambique LNG Deal AdvancesMozambique has granted a 30‑year concession to a consortium of state firms — including ENH, CFM, EDM, and HCB — to build and operate LNG infrastructure at Beira and Inhassoro. The project will feature a floating storage […]
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Jamaican singer, songwriter, actor, and cultural ambassador Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, leaving behind a six‑decade legacy that helped carry reggae, ska, and rocksteady from Kingston’s streets to the world stage. His family confirmed his passing on 24 November 2025, following complications from a seizure and pneumonia. Early Life and Breakthrough […]
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The European Commission is providing €143 million in humanitarian aid as EU and African Union leaders meet in Angola, responding to continued pressure on relief operations across several crisis zones. The allocation includes €2.5 million euro for aid in the Central African Republic, €8 million in Nigeria, €30 million in Ethiopia, €30 million in Somalia, […]
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