Tokyo, Japan – August 7, 2025SoftBank Group reported a return to profitability in its fiscal first quarter, driven by robust performance across its Vision Funds portfolio and strategic investment gains. The rebound was supported by increased holdings in high-performing technology companies, including Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which contributed significantly to the group’s bottom-line […]
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Washington, D.C. – August 7, 2025OpenAI has announced a strategic partnership with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide its ChatGPT Enterprise model to all federal employees at a nominal cost of $1 per year. The initiative is designed to accelerate adoption of AI-powered tools across government agencies, enhancing productivity, data analysis, and operational […]
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Washington, D.C. – August 7, 2025President Donald Trump is expected to sign two executive orders on Thursday aimed at strengthening financial protections and expanding retirement investment options. The first order will prohibit financial institutions from denying or restricting services based on an individual’s political or religious beliefs, or their engagement in lawful business activities. The […]
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Apple Inc. has announced an expansion of its U.S. investment plan, increasing its total commitment to $600 billion. The additional $100 billion builds on the $500 billion investment previously outlined, reinforcing Apple’s long-term strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing and drive job creation. The expanded investment will accelerate the development of advanced production facilities, support innovation […]
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London, UK – August 7, 2025In a significant advancement for cancer treatment, the NHS has approved a new combination therapy for patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. This marks the first time immunotherapy has been integrated with chemotherapy as a first-line option for this patient group. The approved regimen combines pembrolizumab (Keytruda), an […]
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Thursday, 7 August 2025 Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced an additional €14 million in funding for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), bringing the total budget for 2025 to a record €30 million. The LIS supports the improvement of […]
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Department of Health Thursday, 7 August 2025 Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, has officially launched a nationwide public consultation to inform the development of Ireland’s next Obesity Policy and Action Plan. The initiative invites input from individuals, families, healthcare professionals, community groups, and organisations to help shape […]
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Mozambique: Tens of Thousands Displaced by Renewed Insurgency in Cabo DelgadoIntensified conflict in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province has displaced nearly 60,000 people since July 20, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM). The Chiúre district has been the epicentre, accounting for over 42,000 displaced, many of them children. Humanitarian efforts have reached approximately […]
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August 6, 2025 A coalition of 15 human rights organizations—including Amnesty International, Article 19, and Politics for Women Myanmar—issued a joint statement on Tuesday condemning the Myanmar military regime’s treatment of political prisoners. The groups cited widespread torture, systematic denial of healthcare, and a rising death toll in detention facilities as evidence of an escalating […]
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August 6, 2025 – 18:37 Amnesty International has urged Georgian authorities to conduct a transparent and impartial investigation into the conviction and sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, citing serious concerns over due process violations and alleged mistreatment. Amaglobeli, founder of the independent news platforms Gazeti Batumelebi and Netzgazeti, was sentenced to two years in prison […]
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