With many victims believed to be Ethiopian nationals, this heartbreaking incident highlights the “urgent need to address the dangers of irregular migration along the Eastern Route,” one of the busiest and riskiest migration routes in the world mainly used by people from the Horn of Africa, said the IOM in a statement on Tuesday. “Every life […]
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As Japan commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a new generation is stepping forward to preserve the memories of survivors and advocate for nuclear disarmament. Remembering the Tragedy On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb—nicknamed Little Boy—on Hiroshima, killing approximately 80,000 people instantly. Three days […]
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Urging global leaders to rethink development for landlocked nations, the UN chief declared: “We gather today to reaffirm a fundamental truth: geography should never define destiny.” According to the UN Development Programme, of the 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) worldwide, 16 are in Africa, 10 in Asia, four in Europe, and two in Latin America. […]
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August 5, 2025 — Canberra Amazon’s satellite internet initiative, Project Kuiper, has won a landmark contract with Australia’s government-owned broadband provider, NBN Co, to deliver high-speed satellite broadband to regional, rural, and remote communities. The decision marks a significant strategic win over Elon Musk’s Starlink, which had also been in contention for the deal. 📡 […]
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Gardaí in Cork are appealing to young people who are being blackmailed over intimate images or videos to come forward and report the crime. The warning follows a rise in cases of sextortion, where individuals are coerced into paying money to prevent the release of sexually explicit content shared online. 📌 Nature of the Threat […]
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British energy giant BP has confirmed its most significant oil and gas discovery in over two decades, following a successful deepwater drilling operation off the coast of Brazil. The find was made at the Bumerangue block in the Santos Basin, approximately 404 kilometres offshore from Rio de Janeiro. 🛢️ Discovery Details The exploration well, designated […]
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In El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur that has been under siege for 15 months, the catastrophic humanitarian situation is worsening. Food shortages and soaring prices have forced community-run kitchens to shut down. Widespread hunger and malnutrition have reportedly caused several deaths and driven some residents to eat animal feed. In the Tawila locality […]
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Tesla Inc. has approved a substantial interim compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, granting him 96 million shares valued at approximately $29 billion based on Friday’s closing price. The award was issued under the company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and is intended to retain Musk’s leadership amid strategic shifts and ongoing legal disputes. 📈 Background […]
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Apple has launched a major initiative to develop its own AI-powered “Answer Engine,” marking its most ambitious move yet in the generative AI space. The project aims to deliver direct, conversational answers to user queries—bypassing traditional web links—and could fundamentally reshape how Apple users interact with information across devices. 🧠 A Strategic Shift in AI […]
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Ramallah: On 28 July 2025 Attack — Church leaders and human rights advocates have condemned a violent attack by extremist Israeli settlers on the Palestinian town of Taybeh, the last all-Christian community in the West Bank. The pre-dawn assault on 28 July saw multiple vehicles torched and threatening graffiti scrawled on residential walls. Eyewitnesses reported […]
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