Author: Solomon Alaka

The Elders Call for Global Ban on Autonomous Weapons as AI Escalates Military Risks

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NEW YORK — As artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into military hardware, former world leaders and human rights advocates are issuing urgent warnings against leaving life-or-death battlefield decisions to machine algorithms. Speaking on behalf of The Elders during high-level sessions at the United Nations General Assembly, former President of Colombia and Nobel Peace Laureate Juan Manuel […]

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G7 Pledges €260 Million for Urgent Repairs to Chornobyl’s Damaged Protective Arch

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PARIS — The Group of Seven (G7) nations announced a €260 million financial commitment to finance emergency repairs for the New Safe Confinement (NSC) at Ukraine’s Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, addressing severe structural damage caused by a Russian drone attack. The pledge, announced following a meeting of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors in […]

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Federal Authorities Investigate Suspicious Letters Mailed to Congressional and Election Offices

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WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement agencies have launched a joint investigation after multiple letters containing suspicious, potentially hazardous substances were mailed to congressional and state election offices across the country. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Capitol Police, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service confirmed the probe following an official security notice sent […]

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Former FBI Employees Sue Federal Government to Regain Positions Following Classified Documents Probe Firings

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WASHINGTON — A group of former FBI special agents and intelligence analysts fired over their roles in the investigation into President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents has filed a federal lawsuit to regain their positions. The legal challenge alleges unlawful termination, political retaliation, and violations of federal civil service protections. The lawsuit, filed in […]

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Legal Aid Society Files Petition for Release of Oscar Belgal After ICE Shooting Leaves Bullet Lodged in Neck

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NEW YORK — Defense attorneys with the Legal Aid Society have filed an emergency federal habeas corpus petition calling for the immediate release of Oscar Belgal, a 28-year-old Dominican man currently detained in federal custody with a bullet still lodged in his neck following an enforcement action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Belgal […]

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BlackRock Assets Reach Record $15.5 Trillion Driven by $205 Billion in Third-Quarter Inflows

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NEW YORK — BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, reported record assets under management (AUM) of $15.5 trillion in its third-quarter 2026 earnings results, driven by massive institutional client deposits and sustained global market tailwinds. The asset management giant, led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink, attracted $205 billion in net new money […]

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Walmart Expands Employee Health Benefits Covering GLP-1 Diabetes Drugs, Free Prescriptions, and Paid NICU Leave

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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Retail giant Walmart announced a major expansion of its U.S. employee healthcare benefits for the upcoming 2027 plan year, incorporating no-cost coverage for popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro for employees managing Type 2 diabetes. However, the company is explicitly excluding coverage of these drugs when prescribed strictly for weight loss. […]

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MSMEs Are the Engine of Developing Economies, World Bank President Ajay Banga Tells Global Forum

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BANGKOK — Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) form the indispensable backbone of economic activity across developing nations rather than merely acting as peripheral contributors, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga asserted during a flagship session at the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Speaking at the MSME Finance: Leveraging Data for Jobs panel […]

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Strait of Hormuz Blockade Triggers Mounting Maritime Debris, Financial Toll and Global Supply Chain Crisis

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DUBAI — Floating shipping containers, oil slicks, and debris scatter across the Strait of Hormuz following sustained attacks on commercial vessels, providing a stark visual representation of a crisis that has escalated into one of the most severe maritime blockades in modern history. With transit through the vital choke point virtually halted, the blockade’s direct […]

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GlobalFoundries to Develop and Operate Two New Upstate New York Chip Plants Under $21 Billion Landmark Investment

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MALTA, N.Y. — Semiconductor contract manufacturer GlobalFoundries Inc. announced plans to build and operate two new 300-millimeter chip-making facilities at its Malta campus in Upstate New York, supported by an investment framework of up to $21 billion funded by Japan. The landmark deal operates under a bilateral U.S.–Japan trade and investment initiative aimed at expanding […]

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