Speaking to UN News from the wartorn enclave to mark World Humanitarian Day, Olga Cherevko from the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said that exhausted aid workers continue to show up for work “day in and day out”. Approaching two years since the start of the war in Gaza, Ms. Cherevko emphasized the commitment of […]
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Ohio, USA — August 2025 SoftBank Group has officially acquired a manufacturing facility in Ohio from Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, marking a strategic move to accelerate the development of AI data centre infrastructure under the ambitious Stargate initiative—a $500 billion joint venture unveiled by former U.S. President Donald Trump. 🔍 Transaction Overview Foxconn Chairman Young […]
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Shackelford County, Texas — August 19, 2025Vantage Data Centers has unveiled plans for its largest investment to date: a $25 billion hyperscale data center campus named “Frontier,” set to rise in Shackelford County, Texas. The development marks a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion and reflects the growing demand for infrastructure capable of supporting […]
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New York, August 2025 — The UN Global Compact Network USA, the American chapter of the United Nations’ flagship corporate sustainability initiative, has appointed Shobha Meera, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at Capgemini, as Treasurer of its Board of Directors. Meera succeeds Michael Okoroafor of McCormick & Company, who retired after a distinguished tenure advancing sustainability […]
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New Delhi, August 20, 2025 — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded a high-level diplomatic visit to India from August 18 to 19, aimed at restoring bilateral ties, advancing border negotiations, and preparing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. 📅 Timeline of the Visit Date […]
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Bamako, August 2025 — Diplomatic tensions between France and Mali have escalated following the arrest of a French embassy official in Bamako, whom Mali’s military-led government accused of involvement in a foreign-backed plot to destabilize the state. The French government has firmly rejected the allegations, calling them “unjustified” and demanding the official’s immediate release. 🇲🇱 […]
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Buenos Aires, August 2025 — Global mining and commodities powerhouse Glencore (LON:GLEN) has formally submitted applications to Argentina’s federal authorities for inclusion in the country’s Incentive Regime for Large Investments (RIGI), signaling its intent to invest $13.5 billion in two major copper projects: El Pachón and Agua Rica. 🏗️ Strategic Investment Breakdown Combined, the projects […]
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“Sometimes it feels like we’re swimming against a current that never slows down,” says Ms. Tiutiunnyk, an assistant external relations officer working in Ukraine for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR). Ms.Tiutiunnyk is herself a displaced person from Luhansk, forced to flee following the onset of hostilities. “I was not a part of the humanitarian community”, […]
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Rubella – which is commonly known as German measles – is a highly contagious viral infection, and particularly serious for pregnant women as it can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth or a range of debilitating birth defects. Safe and cost-effective vaccines have made it highly preventable. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent […]
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Migration Diplomacy and the Politics of Leverage By Staff Writer | August 2025 While public attention often focuses on deportation flights and border enforcement, the real story behind global migration diplomacy is one of control, compliance, and strategic leverage. Recent developments involving the United Kingdom, United States, and several African nations reveal a troubling pattern: […]
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