June 17, 2025 — Hokkaido, Japan – Honda has successfully conducted its first launch and vertical landing of an experimental reusable rocket, marking the company’s formal entry into the commercial space sector. The test, carried out by Honda R&D at its facility in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, involved a 6.3-meter rocket that reached an altitude of […]
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Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the investigation and analysis undertaken by his office, OHCHR, had revealed “an apparent total disregard for the protection of civilians during and after military operations.” The OHCHR’s Fact-Finding Mission in the eastern DRC is also investigating other alleged violations of international humanitarian law, “many of which may […]
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Eutelsat has signed a ten-year, €1 billion agreement with the French Ministry of Defence to provide priority access to its OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, marking a major step in France’s efforts to modernize its military communications infrastructure. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the deal, Eutelsat will: Strategic and European Defense Implications The […]
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President Bola Tinubu traveled to Benue State on June 18, 2025, to express condolences and meet with local leaders following a mass killing in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area, where over 100 people were reportedly killed in a violent attack. The visit comes amid a surge in violence across Nigeria’s Middle Belt, driven by long-standing […]
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A research team at Nara Medical University in Japan has successfully developed a novel form of artificial blood that can be used for patients of any blood type without the need for compatibility testing. This innovative blood substitute is created using hemoglobin extracted from expired donor blood, which is then encapsulated within a virus-free shell […]
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Department of Children, Disability and Equality Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley TD, and Minister of State for Disability, Hildegarde Naughton TD, today announced a total of €2.86 million in funding for 22 innovative projects under the latest round of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund (DPAF). These grants will support projects that […]
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On Tuesday, Member States at UN Headquarters endorsed the finalized outcome document, known as the Compromiso de Sevilla (the Seville Commitment), following months of intensive intergovernmental negotiations. It is intended as the cornerstone of a renewed global framework for financing sustainable development, particularly amid a widening $4 trillion annual financing gap faced by developing countries. […]
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this sort of large-scale life-saving is possible, if midwifery care is universally accessible and consistent with international standards. “Expanding and investing in midwifery models of care is one of the most effective strategies to improve maternal and newborn health globally,” said Dr. Anshu Banerjee, director for maternal, child […]
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As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan remains amongst the most severe in the world, the European Commission will provide €161 in humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable Afghans in the country and in the broader region. This funding will support humanitarian organisations working inside Afghanistan with over €141 million, while also responding to the […]
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EUROCONTROL has announced its Showcase Summit: Smart Sustainable Skies, scheduled for November 17–18, 2025, at its Brussels Headquarters. The two-day event will focus on reducing aviation’s environmental impact and advancing sustainable solutions. Summit Highlights The summit will bring together developers, researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability professionals to discuss cutting-edge strategies for greener aviation. Attendees […]
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