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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African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 28, 2025

A curated snapshot of Africa’s latest developments across key sectors, drawing from reports issued today and yesterday for real-time insights. 🏢 Business & Macro ⚡ Climate & Energy 💻 Tech & Deals 🌍 Geopolitics & Policy 🔒 Security ⚖️ Human Rights

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Morgan Stanley Survey Finds Institutional Investors Expanding Sustainable Allocations

Rising Confidence in Sustainable Investing A new Morgan Stanley “Sustainable Signals” survey (2025) reveals that institutional investors worldwide are preparing to increase allocations to sustainable funds over the next two years, underscoring the resilience of ESG strategies despite political and regulatory challenges. Key Findings Drivers of Growth Institutional investors cite several factors behind their optimism: […]

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Mass displacement, trafficking fears deepen crisis in Sudan’s El Fasher

UN agencies say conditions are deteriorating further across North Darfur and neighbouring Kordofan, while independent human rights experts on Thursday warned that the collapse of protection following the city’s fall has sharply increased the risks facing women and children. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized control of El Fasher – the capital of Sudan’s North […]

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KKR-Backed Serentica Eyes $8 Billion Funding Drive to Power India’s Green Energy Future

Ambitious Capital Raise Serentica Renewables, backed by private equity giant KKR, has announced plans to raise between $6 billion and $8 billion over the next five years to accelerate India’s clean energy expansion. The funding will support acquisitions and new projects as the company seeks to more than double its renewable energy portfolio The Hindu […]

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Global Ireland Young Leaders Programme 2026 Opens for Applications

Call for Future Diplomats Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee TD has announced the opening of applications for the Global Ireland Young Leaders Programme 2026, offering second‑level students in Ireland and Northern Ireland a unique opportunity to explore the country’s role in international diplomacy. Programme Overview Launched in 2023, the initiative invites Transition […]

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Ireland Moves Forward on Landmark Mental Health Bill With Over 300 Amendments

Government Approval Secured Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD has secured Cabinet approval for more than 300 proposed amendments to the Mental Health Bill 2024, which will now proceed to the Seanad for Committee Stage debate on 2 December 2025. The legislation, containing over 220 sections, is described as person‑centred and designed to safeguard […]

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Millions in Asia migrate out of necessity as jobs and services fall short

The office said people across the region are migrating “not by choice, but out of necessity,” driven by the systemic deprivation of economic, social and cultural rights at home. Poverty, unemployment, weak public services and climate stress are eroding livelihoods and leaving millions with few alternatives but to leave. “Migration should be a choice, not […]

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New economic guidance to boost EU competitiveness

  The Commission has adopted the 2026 European Semester autumn package, setting out economic and employment policy priorities aimed at boosting competitiveness. The package focuses on supporting stronger growth, productivity, economic security, and resilience while maintaining sound public finances. This package builds on the 2025 autumn economic forecast, which shows that the EU economy remains resilient with moderate […]

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Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division Highlights to D.C. Appeals Court the Illegality of 2024 EPA Rule | Office of Public Affairs

Earlier this week, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) urged the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to void the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s 2024 air quality standard for particulate matter, because EPA recognizes that it took an unlawful regulatory shortcut in imposing the rule. The Clean Air Act requires […]

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