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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The European Commission has published its annual State of the Digital Decade report. The report shows progress toward the objectives and targets outlined for 2030 in the Digital Decade policy programme. The EU is renewing its efforts to drive a more competitive, resilient, inclusive, and sovereign digital transformation. However, urgent and bold action is […]
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Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested Umar Isa, former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), in connection with a massive $7.2 billion fraud tied to the failed turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s key refineries. Also in custody is Jimoh Olasunkanmi, former Managing Director of […]
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The European Union will deliver €20 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable refugees living in Türkiye. The funding will be channelled to humanitarian partners working in the country, in close cooperation with Turkish authorities, to address refugees’ basic needs such as protection, health, water and sanitation and education in emergencies. The aid will target […]
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What Is PTSD?Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It stems from the body’s natural “fight-or-flight” response but becomes persistent, often long after the immediate threat has passed. While many recover naturally over time, some individuals continue to experience distressing symptoms. When these […]
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June 24, 2025 A powerful weather system swept across the United States on Tuesday, triggering a wave of delays and cancellations that affected more than 1,200 flights nationwide. High winds and storm activity disrupted operations at key airports including Dallas-Fort Worth, Boston, Houston, San Francisco, Newark, JFK, LaGuardia, Philadelphia, and Washington Reagan, throwing both domestic […]
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£650m genomic initiative aims to shift focus from treatment to prevention The NHS is set to begin sequencing the DNA of every newborn baby in England as part of a major initiative to predict and prevent disease, according to plans outlined in a forthcoming 10-year strategy for the health service. The ambitious programme, first reported […]
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BATON ROUGE, La. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Paola Clouatre, wife of Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre, during a routine green-card appointment in New Orleans last month, leaving her 3-month-old daughter without breastfeeding access. Adrian, a service-disabled veteran, now cares for their two young children alone. When their nearly 2-year-old son Noah asks […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the UK yesterday ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, meeting with King Charles III at Windsor Castle and later with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Downing Street to express gratitude for the UK’s ongoing support and discuss deepening military, humanitarian, and business collaboration. Royal audience underscores solidarityZelensky’s meeting with King Charles, […]
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Of the record 83 million people internally displaced worldwide, at least 1.2 million were displaced by crime-related violence in 2024 – more than double the 2023 figure – amid a global decline in support for international norms, human rights and the rule of law. The growing reach of organised crime in driving displacement and rights […]
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