Author: Solomon Alaka

Sony Provides Financial Support to Bangladeshi Migrant Workers in Malaysia Linked to Modern Slavery Case

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June, 2025Japanese multinational corporation Sony has extended financial assistance to 283 Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia who were reportedly subjected to exploitative labor conditions, including going without pay for seven months while employed by a separate company, Kawaguchi Manufacturing Sdn Bhd. The support was confirmed by International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates), a […]

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L’Oréal Launches €100 Million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator to Advance Eco-Friendly Beauty Solutions

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Paris, France — June 2025L’Oréal Groupe has announced the launch of a €100 million Sustainable Innovation Accelerator aimed at advancing environmentally responsible solutions within the global beauty industry. Spanning five years, the program is designed to identify, support, and scale cutting-edge innovations across seven critical sustainability domains. Developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge […]

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Lorry Driver Saves Man from Burning Building in Dublin’s North Inner City

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Dublin, Ireland – June, 2025A lorry driver making routine deliveries is being hailed as a hero after helping to rescue a man from a burning building in Dublin’s north inner city on Monday, June 23, 2025. The incident occurred on Granby Row on Monday morning, when a fire broke out in a residential building. Tomasz […]

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Resettlement changed her life. Now she’s fighting for others to have the same chance

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Today, she’s a qualified refugee and human rights lawyer in New Zealand – but on Tuesday she recalled the ordeal of becoming displaced aged 14 and described the harrowing limbo that followed. Invisible and alone “I grew up invisible to the world,” she said of her life in Afghanistan. “Without rights, opportunities, or safety.” That […]

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$1 towards a girl’s education = $3 for the global economy: That’s how development works

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Every dollar invested in girls’ education yields an average return of $2.80 – translating into billions in additional GDP. Similarly, each dollar spent on water and sanitation saves $4.30 in healthcare costs. Simple math, not miracles These aren’t miracles – they’re measurable outcomes. Maths doesn’t recognize gender or infrastructure; it simply reflects the truth in […]

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While energy access improved, more funding is needed to address disparities, says WHO

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While the rate of basic access to energy has increased since 2022, the current pace is insufficient to reach universal access by 2030, one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report published by the WHO and partners this Wednesday. The report highlights the role of cost-effective distributed renewable energy — a […]

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224 Americans Granted Irish Citizenship this June While Irish Nationals Face U.S. Deportations for Minor Offences

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DUBLIN, June 2025 — In a striking reflection of contrasting immigration approaches, 224 U.S. nationals were granted Irish citizenship this month as part of a broader ceremony welcoming over 7,500 new citizens at the INEC in Killarney. Yet, even as Ireland embraces Americans into its national fold, concerns are mounting over how Irish citizens are […]

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UK Launches National Investigation into NHS Maternity and Neonatal Failures

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LONDON | 25 June 2025 – The UK government has launched a rapid national investigation into failings in NHS maternity and neonatal care, following years of repeated safety breaches, inadequate leadership, and systemic harm to families. The inquiry, announced by Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting, aims to deliver truth, accountability, and urgent improvements […]

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Nigeria: Navy Targets Oil Theft, Arrests 76 Vessels in Major Crackdown

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In a sustained effort to combat oil theft, the Nigerian Navy has arrested 76 vessels and 242 individuals over a two-year period, according to official reports. The crackdown has led to the recovery of approximately 171,000 barrels of stolen crude oil, reflecting a significant push to safeguard national revenue and deter organized criminal activity in […]

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‘Still reeling’: Myanmar quakes worsen humanitarian crisis in fractured country

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The 28 March quake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck central regions with deadly force, killing some 3,800 people and injuring over 5,000, according to UN estimates. The disaster devastated infrastructure and homes across Mandalay, Sagaing and Magway, displacing tens of thousands more in a country already grappling with over 3.2 million internally displaced […]

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