The exploits of the long-established spacefaring nations – particularly the US – may still dominate headlines, but countries as diverse as Zimbabwe, Honduras and Malta are signalling their intention to reap the benefits of space-related activities. These smaller states, and many more, are applying for membership of the UN body which helps to shape internationally […]
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The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, sounded the alarm on Friday, World Refugee Day, in a message from Syria. He said the abject failure to end conflicts – including in Sudan, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gaza – continues to create immense suffering. Difficulty seeking shelter “Yet the innocent people […]
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The Commission has put forward a proposal to gradually and effectively stop the import of Russian gas and oil into the EU by the end of 2027. This will help the EU become more energy independent, improve the security of the energy supply, and boost the Union’s energy independence and competitiveness. This proposal follows […]
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Explore Developing Rare Earth Reserves as Global Alternative to China NEW DELHI – June, 2025India is taking steps to harness its vast rare earth reserves in a bid to emerge as a viable alternative to China in the global supply chain, following Beijing’s recent export restrictions on critical minerals. India’s Union Minister of Commerce and […]
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The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), along with a coalition of national and local civil society and press freedom organizations, has called on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to immediately release journalist Mario Guevara from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody and drop removal proceedings against him. Guevara, an Emmy Award-winning Spanish-language journalist, was […]
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June 21, 2025 Edition 🤝 Peace & Diplomacy 🇨🇩🇷🇼 DR Congo and Rwanda Initial Peace Deal DR Congo and Rwanda have initialed a peace agreement in Washington to end hostilities in eastern Congo. The formal signing is scheduled for June 27, witnessed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. 🛑 Conflict & Security 🔥 DR […]
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A record-breaking data breach has exposed 16 billion login credentials, compromising user accounts across major platforms including Apple, Google, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, and various government and enterprise portals. Scope of the Breach Cybersecurity researchers report that the leaked credentials—sourced from over 30 breached databases—include usernames, passwords, and URLs. The stolen data appears to be compiled […]
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June 20, 2025 – London/Nur-Sultan – Odile Renaud-Basso, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), will visit Kazakhstan on June 23–24, 2025, for a series of high-level meetings and project signings. During her two-day visit, Renaud-Basso will meet with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, and other senior officials to discuss […]
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TerraPower has closed a $650 million funding round to accelerate the deployment of its Natrium® advanced nuclear reactor technology. The round includes support from NVentures—NVIDIA’s venture arm—alongside existing investors such as Bill Gates and HD Hyundai. The funding will support the continued development of TerraPower’s Natrium® reactor, a next-generation nuclear solution that integrates gigawatt-scale energy […]
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Volkswagen Bank GmbH has raised €1.5 billion in its first-ever green bond issuance, aimed at financing battery electric vehicles (BEVs) across Volkswagen Group brands. Issued in two tranches of 3 and 6 years, the bond is structured as “senior preferred,” enhancing investor protections. The offering saw strong demand, with investor orders exceeding €6.6 billion, reflecting […]
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