Author: Solomon Alaka

🏗️ Vantage Data Centers Launches $25 Billion “Frontier” Mega-Campus in Texas to Power AI Infrastructure

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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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📰 UN Global Compact Network USA Appoints Capgemini’s Shobha Meera as Board Treasurer

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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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📰 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Visits India to Revive Bilateral Dialogue and Prepare for SCO Summit

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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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📰 France Rejects Mali’s Coup Plot Allegations Amid Widening Crackdown on Dissent

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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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📰 Glencore Commits $13.5 Billion to Argentinian Copper Expansion Under RIGI Incentive Scheme

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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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First Person: On Ukraine’s frontlines, humanitarians risk all to bring hope

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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 eliminated as a public health problem in Nepal: WHO

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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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🌍 Behind the Headlines, Reciprocity Denied: US, Nigerian Visa Sanctions Reveal Coercive Power Politics, Deals and Diplomacy

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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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🔥 Iran Heatwave Triggers Office Closures Amid Strain on Water and Power Infrastructure

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Tehran, Iran — August 17, 2025 Iran is grappling with an intense heatwave that has severely strained its water and electricity infrastructure, prompting authorities to order the closure of public offices and banks across Tehran and several other provinces. The move, aimed at conserving energy and managing dwindling resources, reflects the growing urgency of the […]

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Statement by Commissioner Lahbib on the 2025 World Humanitarian Day

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Ahead of this year’s World Humanitarian Day, Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, issued the following statement:  “The EU is one of the world’s largest humanitarian aid donors, working to save millions of lives in crisis situations globally. Yet at a time when humanitarian needs are reaching new heights, respect for International […]

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