Violence between armed groups in Upper Nile state and other flashpoints has crippled essential services, triggered food insecurity and worsened disease outbreaks, including cholera – forcing some to be displaced repeatedly. Roughly 65,000 have been internally displaced in Upper Nile state alone. Access to aid in conflict hotspots is limited, with fighting and movement restrictions […]
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Strategic partnership strengthens Colliers’ position in infrastructure and energy transition advisory Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading global professional services and investment management firm, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Astris Infrastructure, LLC (Astris Finance)—a prominent global investment banking firm specializing in infrastructure and energy transition advisory. The transaction, […]
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Authorities in Austin, Texas are battling growing public fears of a possible serial killer after 38 bodies were recovered from Lady Bird Lake over the past three years. Despite the speculation, police continue to reject the theory, stating that there is no evidence to support the claim. The grim discoveries have sparked widespread concern across […]
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“Our worst held fears are being confirmed: dozens of bodies have been discovered at these sites, along with the discovery of suspected instruments of torture and abuse, and potential evidence of extrajudicial killings,” Türk said. The sites where bodies were discovered are run by the Stabilization Support Apparatus (SSA), an armed group tasked with increasing […]
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Austin, Texas – A new wave of delivery robots is hitting the streets of Austin, but unlike previous deployments, these bots are working with human drivers—not replacing them. The pilot project, a collaboration between New York-based parcel delivery company Veho and Swiss robotics startup RIVR, introduces AI-powered robots designed to assist human drivers by delivering […]
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Managing intense emotions and relationships can be difficult for anyone. But for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these challenges are persistent and overwhelming—often leading to significant distress, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Researchers are now working to identify early warning signs in childhood to allow for earlier and more effective interventions. “BPD has traditionally been […]
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ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN), the UK distribution arm of Iberdrola, has announced a €262 million (£220 million) investment to modernise and expand over 20,000 km of electricity grid infrastructure across Scotland and North West England. The initiative, part of SPEN’s ED2 business plan (2023–2028), supports the UK’s transition to electrification and net-zero goals while laying […]
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BEIJING — China has introduced a new digital tracking system for its exports of rare earths and other critical minerals, tightening its control over key raw materials as trade tensions with the United States continue to escalate. The system, which came into effect last week, mandates Chinese producers and exporters to submit detailed online reports […]
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Overall, some 1.2 million Sudanese have found shelter in eastern Chad, mostly after fleeing intensifying violence in their country. More than 844,000 crossed the border after war broke out in Sudan in April 2023. Prior to this, Chad was hosting roughly 409,000 Sudanese refugees who had fled earlier conflict in Darfur. ‘A crisis of humanity’ […]
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Yale University is preparing to offload approximately $2.5 billion worth of private equity assets, as pressure mounts from proposed federal tax changes targeting large private university endowments. The Ivy League institution is reportedly in advanced talks to sell a portion of its private equity portfolio at a discount of less than […]
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