Brasília, Brazil — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will host Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the capital city of Brasília on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as part of a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit follows an official invitation extended by President Lula and […]
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This year marks the eighth commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. It serves to honour victims and survivors, elevate their voices, raise awareness, and highlight global solidarity. “This International Day is not only one of remembrance; it’s a reaffirmation of our collective commitment to uphold the […]
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Dublin, Ireland — Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has officially published Ireland’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Policy Roadmap, delivering on a key commitment outlined in the Programme for Government. The roadmap sets the foundation for Ireland’s long-term strategy to decarbonise the aviation sector, which faces unique challenges in reducing emissions due to its reliance […]
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Dublin, Ireland — The Department of Defence has announced that the World Bank will provide technical assistance to the Office of Emergency Planning (OEP) as part of a comprehensive review of Ireland’s National Strategic Policy Framework for Emergency Management. The initiative aims to strengthen national preparedness and response capabilities by aligning Ireland’s emergency planning systems […]
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Denver, CO — August 20, 2025Vantage Data Centers is reportedly close to securing $22 billion in financing from JPMorgan Chase and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) to support the development of its $25 billion hyperscale data center campus in Shackelford County, Texas. The funding package, one of the largest ever arranged for a single data […]
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Beijing, China — Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released an updated version of its flagship model, DeepSeek V3.1, marking a notable evolution in its open-source large language model (LLM) lineup. The new model builds on the original DeepSeek V3 architecture, which also serves as the foundation for its reasoning-focused R1 model, and introduces a hybrid […]
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Ibadan, Nigeria — Odu’a Investment Company Limited https://oduainvestment.com.ng/ has signed a ₦10 billion (approximately $11.2 million USD) cocoa export agreement with Africa’s largest cocoa exporter, marking a significant move in the company’s strategic pivot toward agriculture and agribusiness. The announcement was made by Group Chairman Bimbo Ashiru, who confirmed that the board approved the deal […]
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Khartoum/Juba — Cholera, a potentially deadly intestinal infection caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, is surging across Sudan and South Sudan, driven by ongoing conflict, displacement, and the collapse of essential public health infrastructure. Health experts warn that the outbreak, while preventable and treatable, is escalating rapidly due to limited access to clean water, sanitation, […]
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Washington, D.C. — Modular construction is quietly reshaping the U.S. housing landscape, with nearly 1 in 10 new apartments built in factories last year. But while the sector is gaining traction, experts say its future hinges on regulatory reform that could unlock faster development, more affordable housing, and a new wave of investment. In 2024, […]
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“It is vital to reach immediately a ceasefire in Gaza,” the Secretary-General told reporters on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), “and the unconditional release of all hostages and to avoid the massive death and destruction that a military operation against Gaza City would inevitably cause.” Around one million people still […]
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