đź“Ť Dublin, Ireland — The Government has published the 2024 Annual Report of Abhaile, Ireland’s national mortgage arrears resolution service, highlighting its support for more than 32,000 borrowers since its launch in 2016. The service provides free financial and legal advice to help individuals resolve mortgage arrears and remain in their homes. Jointly overseen by […]
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đź“Ť Dublin, Ireland — The Irish Government has officially launched the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030, marking a major milestone in advancing disability rights since Ireland’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Developed through extensive consultation with disabled people and their representative organisations, the strategy […]
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đź“Ť BrasĂlia, Brazil — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata, has called on Brazil to take urgent action to combat persistent forms of modern slavery across the country. Concluding a two-week official visit, Obokata highlighted ongoing exploitation affecting children, domestic workers, Indigenous and Quilombola communities, sex workers, migrants, refugees, […]
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đź“Ť Devens, Massachusetts — Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has secured $863 million in an oversubscribed Series B2 funding round, marking the largest capital raise in deep tech and energy since its $1.8 billion Series B in 2021. The financing brings CFS’s total fundraising to nearly $3 billion—representing roughly one-third of all private fusion investment globally. […]
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đź“Ť Manama, Bahrain — Bank ABC has announced a record $2.8 billion mobilization in sustainable finance for 2024, with 86% of the funding directed toward emerging markets. The capital supports projects focused on renewable energy, climate resilience, and inclusive growth across Brazil, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—regions facing acute climate and development challenges. […]
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đź“Ť Bangkok, Thailand — Budget carrier Nok Air has been ordered to suspend all international flight operations following a directive from Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT). The decision comes after a series of safety-related incidents recorded between 2023 and 2025, prompting regulatory intervention. According to CAAT, the airline exhibited operational deficiencies including in-flight engine shutdowns, […]
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đź“Ť Jakarta, Indonesia — At least eight people have died in recent protests across Indonesia, as nationwide demonstrations erupted over perceived government excess and police violence. The unrest, which began in late August, was sparked by public outrage over lawmakers’ housing allowances and intensified following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver allegedly struck by […]
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đź“Ť Kunar Province, Afghanistan — A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing more than 1,400 people and injuring over 3,000, according to figures released by the Taliban government. The worst-hit areas include Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where entire villages were flattened and thousands of homes destroyed. The quake’s shallow depth—just 8 […]
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đź“Ť Washington, D.C. — The United States has revoked a key export waiver previously granted to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), restricting its ability to ship chipmaking equipment and supplies to its facility in Nanjing, China. The decision, effective December 31, 2025, eliminates TSMC’s Validated End User (VEU) status, which had allowed streamlined shipments without […]
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Banana giant Chiquita Brands has announced plans to restart operations in Panama following mass layoffs earlier this year that affected over 6,000 workers. The decision comes after months of halted production in the western province of Bocas del Toro, triggered by a labor strike linked to nationwide pension reform protests. Chiquita will invest $30 million […]
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