European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a bold five-part plan aimed at raising approximately 800 billion euros ($840.50 billion) to enhance European defense capabilities and bolster military support for Ukraine. The new initiative, called “ReArm Europe,” is a response to the clear and present danger posed by escalating security threats, especially following […]
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On February 26, 2025 the Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet and other representatives from the Agency met with the President and CEO of the Flight Safety Foundation, Dr Hasan Shahidi and key members of the foundation’s team in Cologne. The meeting provided the opportunity for EASA to formally […]
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In a significant boost to the AI landscape, Anthropic, a US-based tech company, has secured a staggering US$3.5 billion in a funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. This investment has propelled Anthropic to a post-money valuation of US$61.5 billion, underlining the confidence of investors in the company’s potential. The infusion of capital will fuel […]
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that nearly 23 million people in Afghanistan will require humanitarian assistance in 2025, including 12 million children. The agency’s report, released on Sunday, highlighted the worsening situation caused by climate change, natural disasters, and the return of Afghan refugees from neighboring countries, Iran and Pakistan. The humanitarian […]
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A Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew have gone missing during an overnight mission from Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, near Cebu. The aircraft lost contact with other fighters just before reaching its target area, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) confirmed on Tuesday. Colonel Consuelo Castillo, an Air Force spokeswoman, said the […]
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In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) condemned Russia’s censorship laws, marking a significant victory for independent journalism. The Court unanimously ruled against the legislation passed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which included provisions that banned the “discrediting of the army”—laws that were used to shut down two prominent independent media […]
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The trial of five men accused of kidnapping and torturing four French journalists has begun in Paris, marking a crucial step in the fight against impunity for crimes committed against journalists during Syria’s decade-long conflict. The accused members of ISIS stand trial for their role in the abduction of Didier François, Édoud Elias, Nicolas Hénin, […]
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, issued a stark warning on Monday about the escalating global conflicts and increasing societal polarization. Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Türk emphasized the growing “turbulence and unpredictability” driven by intensifying conflicts in regions such as Ukraine, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, […]
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Amnesty International has urged for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians detained by Israel, regardless of the progress in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The human rights group emphasized that the fate of hostages and detainees should not be tied to the results of the next phase of talks between Hamas and […]
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The People’s Pension (TPP), one of the UK’s largest independent pension funds, has made a strategic decision to move £28 billion ($35.3 billion) of its assets to Amundi and Invesco, signaling its stronger commitment to responsible investment, sustainability, and climate-focused strategies. This move comes after a thorough review of the fund’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and […]
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