UN rights office condemns ‘apparent summary execution’ of two men in the West Bank

The shooting occurred on Thursday in Jenin and was apparently caught on film by a TV channel, OHCHR Spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told journalists in Geneva. He said an internal review was announced following the incident, but statements made by a senior Israeli official sought to absolve security forces of responsibility, “raising serious concerns about the credibility of any future review or investigation conducted by any […]

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Global measles cases surge as 30 million children miss vaccines, UN health agency warns

Officials said global outbreaks are accelerating as millions of children remain under-immunized following years of COVID-19 pandemic-related disruption. “Measles remains one of the most contagious respiratory viruses,” said Dr. Kate O’Brien, WHO’s Director of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals. “One person can infect up to 18 others. Many people think measles is not serious – but […]

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Flight Disruptions as Airlines Implement Airbus Safety Fixes to 6,000 Planes

Airbus Warning and Airline Impact Airbus has requested urgent modifications to around 6,000 A320-family aircraft after identifying a software vulnerability in flight control systems. The manufacturer has warned of “operational disruption” as airlines carry out the fixes. While Airbus itself has not said flights are disrupted, airlines and regulators have confirmed cancellations and delays are […]

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UN chief condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, urges restoration of constitutional order

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is “deeply concerned by the unfolding events,” his spokesperson said in a statement late on Thursday. “He strongly condemns the coup d’état perpetrated by elements of the military and any attempt to violate constitutional order.” He stressed that disregarding “the will of the people who peacefully cast their vote during the […]

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EASA publishes new Revision of the Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision from November 2025 of the Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection (Regulation (EU) No 748/2012). The following regulations and acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC and GM) are included: The Easy Access Rules for Initial Airworthiness and Environmental Protection are available for […]

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IMF Seal $8.2 Billion Lifeline for Ukraine’s Reforms Amid War Strain

Agreement to Bolster Stability The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine for an $8.2 billion four-year aid package under a renewed Extended Fund Facility. Pending approval by the IMF Executive Board, the program—set to run from 2026 to 2029—aims to reinforce macroeconomic stability and governance as Russia’s ongoing invasion continues […]

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The EU Approves €22.1 Billion Investment into Space Technology to Close Gap with US and China

European nations approved a record €22.1 billion budget for the European Space Agency (ESA) on Thursday, a 30% jump from the prior €16.9 billion three-year allocation, to accelerate independence in launches, satellites, and defense amid intensifying global rivalry. Ministers from 23 member states met in Bremen, Germany, fully endorsing ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher’s request […]

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EU Nations Reach Deal on Online Child Abuse Rules, Sidestepping Mandatory Tech Scans

European Union member states agreed Wednesday on a common position for new regulations to combat online child sexual abuse, emphasizing risk assessments and prevention without forcing tech giants to scan private messages. The deal, advanced by Denmark’s Council presidency, requires platforms to evaluate misuse risks for distributing abuse material or child solicitation, then deploy mitigation […]

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OSCE Media Freedom Envoy Warns of Paradigm Shift Threatening Democracy

Vienna Report Highlights Growing Risks On 27 November, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), Ambassador Jan Braathu, presented his second report to the OSCE Permanent Council, warning that a profound transformation in the information environment is undermining democratic resilience and placing journalists at increasing risk across the OSCE region. “We are witnessing […]

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President Trump ” Third World” Immigration Halt Vow After DC Guard Shooting Contradicted by Crime Data

The Incident That Sparked the Policy President Donald Trump announced late Thursday that his administration will “permanently pause migration from all Third World countries,” following the fatal shooting of a National Guard member near the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29‑year‑old Afghan national admitted under a Biden‑era refugee program in 2021, allegedly ambushed […]

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