Family of American Detained in Russia Hopes President Trump/ Putin Summit Will Address Prisoner Release and Exchange

Washington, D.C., August 13, 2025 — As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday in Alaska for high-stakes talks on the war in Ukraine, the family of David Barnes — an American citizen serving the longest prison sentence of any U.S. national currently detained in Russia — is pleading […]

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📈 Cisco Surpasses Earnings Estimates Amid Surge in AI Infrastructure Demand

San Jose, CA — August 2025Cisco Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for the final quarter of fiscal 2025, driven by robust demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and solid performance across its product portfolio. 💡 Key Financial Highlights 🌍 Regional Performance Cisco saw revenue growth across all major geographic segments: Region Revenue (US$) […]

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Malnutrition deaths mark ‘latest in the war on children’ in Gaza: UNRWA chief

These young deaths are “the latest in the war on children and childhood in Gaza,” Philippe Lazzarini, head of UN Palestine refugee agency UNRWA, said in a tweet on Wednesday. The toll also includes some 40,000 boys and girls reported killed or injured due to bombardment and airstrikes, at least 17,000 unaccompanied and separated children, […]

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‘Only hunger and bombs’ for besieged civilians in Sudan’s El Fasher

At least 57 civilians were killed in the attack, which included the Abu Shouk displacement camp on the outskirts of the city, and UN human rights office, OHCHR, is also following up on allegations of summary executions there.   “It is with dismay that we yet again witness an unimaginable horror inflicted upon civilians in […]

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Celebrating youth: ‘When young people take the lead, everyone gains’

But after a decade of armed conflict and amidst a severe economic depression, educational toy imports have become way too expensive for many classrooms in Yemen. Shadia and Fatima, two young entrepreneurs in Yemen, identified this gap after participating in a training course run by the UN Development Programme (UNDP). They decided to begin a youth-led […]

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Mary Robinson Condemns Israel’s Aid Blockade During Visit to Rafah Crossing

Rafah, Egypt — August 2025Former Irish President and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, alongside former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, has issued a powerful statement condemning Israel’s continued blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The remarks followed their visit to the Rafah border crossing, where they witnessed firsthand the obstruction of […]

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Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

Joint statement on behalf of 27 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation. Humanitarian space must be protected, and aid should never be politicised. However, due to restrictive […]

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🚆 Aurizon Explores $4 Billion Stake Sale in Queensland Coal Rail Network

Brisbane, Australia — August 2025Aurizon Holdings Ltd (ASX: AZJ), Australia’s largest rail freight operator, has confirmed it is exploring strategic options for its Central Queensland Coal Network (CQCN), including the potential sale of up to 49% of the network for an estimated A$4 billion. 📈 Strategic Review and Investor Outreach Aurizon’s announcement follows a report […]

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🚚 DHL Supply Chain Launches Hydrogen Trucks in Japan to Cut Logistics Emissions

Tokyo, Japan — August 2025DHL Supply Chain has initiated a pilot program in Japan deploying hydrogen-powered fuel cell (FC) trucks, marking a significant step toward decarbonizing logistics operations in Asia. The initiative is part of a government-supported project aimed at promoting next-generation energy solutions for transportation and aligns with DHL Group’s broader sustainability roadmap. 🔋 […]

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Sudan: UN ‘deeply alarmed’ by major attack on besieged El Fasher

Monday’s attack left 40 civilians dead and 19 injured within Abu Shouk, according to humanitarian partners. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the renewed violence forced at least 500 residents of the camp to flee to other parts of North Darfur. Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Sheldon Yett, condemned “all deliberate and indiscriminate […]

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