UNCTAD 16 from 20 to 24 October will seek practical ways to restore predictability in trade, ease debt pressures and direct investment to the real economy. “We are witnessing a transformational shift in multilateral trade and the decisions we make during UNCTAD 16 will impact the future of trade and global development policy and debates,” […]
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Between August and October 2025, 3 important EU funded projects implemented by EASA’s International Cooperation department reached their conclusion, marking the important presence and impact EASA has in these regions. EU-Africa Safety in Aviation (EU-ASA), launched in February 2019 officially concluded on 31 July 2025. Over its six-year duration, the project focused on enhancing aviation safety […]
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Business 🇿🇦 Canal+ Completes MultiChoice TakeoverFrench broadcaster Canal+ has finalized its acquisition of South Africa’s MultiChoice, securing over 94% of shares. MultiChoice will be delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), though Canal+ has pledged a secondary inward listing to maintain South African investor access. The merger creates one of Africa’s largest pay-TV and streaming […]
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Jerusalem, 13 October 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Israel on Monday, where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and addressed the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in a historic session coinciding with the release of all 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas. The transfer, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross, […]
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When designed with lived experience at its heart, AI tools like conversational screen readers, adaptive dashboards, and real-time captioning don’t just remove barriers; they expand possibility. They transform access into agency and the freedom to learn, lead and contribute fully. Avoiding a ‘shinier version of the same old bias’ Surashree Rahane was born with several […]
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Dublin, 13 October 2025 — Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have issued a statement on the release of hostages by Hamas under the terms of the recently brokered ceasefire, praising international mediation efforts and reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to supporting peace in the Middle East. Taoiseach’s Statement Micheál Martin said he was “deeply moved” […]
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The Justice Department’s U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently obtained a judgment against a nationwide consumer bankruptcy law firm imposing more than $392,000 in penalties and a three-year suspension based on the firm’s false and misleading disclosures in more than 200 bankruptcy cases. On Sept. 17, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan […]
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Budapest, 13 October 2025 — Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, has celebrated the launch of two new Jet2.com routes connecting the Hungarian capital with Newcastle International Airport and East Midlands Airport. The services, operating twice weekly, mark a significant expansion of the UK leisure airline’s presence in Central Europe. Strengthening UK–Hungary Connectivity […]
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Sydney, 13 October 2025 — Alphabet-owned Google has raised strong concerns over Australia’s new law prohibiting anyone under the age of 16 from using social media platforms, cautioning that the measure may prove both unenforceable and ineffective in improving online safety. The law, passed in late 2024, requires platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X […]
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Dublin, 13 October 2025 — Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora, Neale Richmond TD, has launched the application process for the 2026 Irish Aid Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Grants, a scheme designed to strengthen public understanding of global issues and encourage collective action for a fairer world. Purpose of the Grants The GCE […]
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