Author: Solomon Alaka

Minister Noel Grealish Confirms Extension of Application Deadlines for 2025 US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership in Agriculture

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Issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Dublin, Ireland – [Insert Date] Minister of State for Research at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Noel Grealish TD, has officially announced an extension to the closing dates for applications under the 2025 Call for Proposals in Agriculture, part of the US-Ireland […]

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UN says Sri Lanka has ‘historic opportunity’ to end impunity, deliver justice

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The 26-year conflict, from 1983 to 2009, pitted Government forces against the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) – more commonly referred to as the Tamil Tigers – who sought an independent state for the island’s Tamil minority in the north and east. The civil war claimed an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 lives, and […]

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New Data Show the Key Role of Inclusive Finance in Climate Adaptation

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It is widely understood that low-income countries and populations are more exposed and vulnerable to the effects of climate change—and therefore more badly in need of help with adaptation and resilience building. At the same time, it is also increasingly recognized that the current climate finance architecture struggles to put adaptation financing directly into the […]

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🕊️ Hillary Clinton: Trump Could Merit Nobel Peace Prize If Ukraine Deal is Achieved and Preserves Sovereignty, Promised to Nominate

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Washington, D.C. — August 15, 2025Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has stated that she would nominate President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize—if he successfully negotiates an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine without requiring Ukraine to cede territory to Moscow. Speaking at a policy forum in Washington, Clinton emphasized that any […]

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World News in Brief: Cholera strikes Sudan and beyond, humanitarian needs grown for returning Afghans, rising insecurity in DR Congo

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So far this year, cholera has killed more than 4,300 people across 31 countries. These figures are underestimates and there is particular concern for those impacted by war in Sudan, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and Yemen.   In Sudan, the disease has already claimed over 1,000 lives since 1 January. It […]

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From Access to Agency: The Next Chapter in Women’s Financial Inclusion

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Gender gaps in access to financial services are narrowing— according to the World Bank’s newly published Findex 2025 dataset, the share of women with accounts has climbed to 77%, just four percentage points behind men, globally. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the gender gap stands at five percentage points (78% of men vs. 73% […]

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Trapped in Gaza: Palestinians with disabilities cannot reach aid

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But for an increasing number of Palestinians, including those who cannot hear the orders or whose mobility is impaired, following these orders may be impossible. Yet, failure to do so, could cost them their lives.   “In a normal situation, people with disabilities suffer the most. And in wartime, of course, the situation is heightened […]

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Minister Calleary Approves €1.96 Million Package for Language Assistants Scheme

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Dublin, 15 August 2025 — Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced a €1.964 million funding package to extend the Language Assistants Scheme for the 2025/2026 school year. The package includes a 10% pay increase for language assistants, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to the promotion and preservation of […]

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🌍 Central Asia Unites Under UN Global Compact to Drive Sustainable Business Growth

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Almaty, August 2025 — In a landmark move to accelerate sustainable development and ethical business practices, the United Nations Global Compact has officially launched the Central Asia Network, connecting over 140 companies across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. This multi-country initiative marks the region’s formal integration into the world’s largest corporate sustainability platform. 🤝 […]

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Plastic pollution talks adjourn, but countries want to stay engaged: UNEP chief

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“This has been a hard-fought 10 days against the backdrop of geopolitical complexities, economic challenges and multilateral strains,” said Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). “However, one thing remains clear: despite these complexities, all countries clearly want to remain at the table.”    Speaking to media at the end of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee […]

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