CoStar Group has secured approval from Nine Entertainment, Domain Holdings’ parent company, for a significant $3 billion acquisition deal that will take the Australian digital real estate company private. CoStar, a U.S.-based real estate information provider, had already acquired 16.9% of Domain and will now purchase the remaining 83.1% of shares under a Scheme of […]
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In São Paulo’s Brás district, a tragic pattern of violence against street vendors has emerged. Edineide Aparecida Rodrigues, a street vendor and state-protected witness, was shot dead outside her home just 16 days after the police killing of Senegalese vendor Ngagne Mbaye. Rodrigues had previously testified about militia activities and extortion schemes at the Feira […]
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Zimbabwe’s nurses are facing economic despair as plummeting wages, currency instability, and deteriorating working conditions continue to erode their livelihoods, with many unable to meet even the most basic needs. “Nurses are living in abject poverty, unable to afford food, transportation, school fees, or rent,” said Enock Dongo, president of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA), […]
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Hamas has announced plans to release Edan Alexander, the last known American hostage held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack. The 21-year-old Israeli-American soldier was abducted from his military base near the Gaza border during the assault that resulted in over 1,200 Israeli deaths and the capture of 250 hostages.(AP News) The release […]
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The tournament is more than a sporting event. It’s a lifeline. In Ma’rib Governorate, where over 2.3 million internally displaced people have settled, families live in makeshift shelters, often after being forced to flee multiple times. Water is scarce, the heat is unforgiving, and access to education and health care is limited at best. In […]
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More than 36 million are struggling to meet their basic food needs, which is projected to rise to over 52 million during the lean season from June to August, latest analysis reveals. This includes almost three million people facing emergency conditions, and 2,600 people in Mali who are at risk of catastrophic hunger. Although needs […]
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“Without funding, asylum seekers are left in limbo – undocumented, unsupported and increasingly desperate,” said Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection. Her comments follow a 41 per cent budget cut to the UN agency’s operations in the country that have had devastating consequences. “This is not about luxuries; the assistance we’re cutting is critical […]
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The United States has announced a new initiative to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with operations expected to commence “very soon,” according to U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee. This plan aims to address the severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by Israel’s ongoing blockade of the Gaza Strip, which has been in place since March 2025. […]
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Coal India Ltd., traditionally known for its coal mining operations, is making a significant shift towards renewable energy. The company has announced plans to invest approximately ₹25,000 crore (about $3 billion) to develop 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind energy capacity. This initiative aims to support the production of green ammonia, a key component […]
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As of April 2025, Ireland’s Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has facilitated the renovation of over 2,000 homes, injecting more than €112 million into the housing sector. Launched in 2022, the scheme aims to transform vacant and derelict properties into livable spaces, addressing housing shortages and revitalizing communities. Key Statistics Regional Highlights Grant Details Eligible homeowners […]
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