Amazon has announced a landmark $5 billion agreement with the US government to expand artificial intelligence and supercomputing capacity across federal agencies. The deal, reported by Chloe Jaenicke, underscores Washington’s push to secure leadership in emerging technologies while strengthening national infrastructure for AI‑driven operations azzet.com Aljazeera. Scope of the Investment The project, set to break […]
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The Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, has formally opened applications for the Community Safety Fund 2025, announcing an expanded allocation of €4 million to support local initiatives aimed at reducing crime and strengthening community resilience. The launch took place during his visit to Ballymun Garda Station and the Ballymun Implementation Board in Dublin. Purpose of […]
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Opening the 14th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva on Monday, he said that corporate power has become increasingly influential in terms of social change. He warned that without proper checks in place, new tools like generative artificial intelligence – or AI – could easily be misused. “When powerful tech giants introduce […]
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The United States has announced it will terminate temporary legal protection for citizens of Myanmar, a decision affecting roughly 4,000 nationals currently residing in the country. The move, set to take effect on January 26, 2026, was justified by Washington as recognition of “progress” linked to Myanmar’s upcoming elections. Background Myanmar has been mired in […]
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A U.S. federal judge has dismissed criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling that the indictments were invalid because they were brought by a prosecutor whose appointment was unlawful. The Ruling On November 24, 2025, District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie threw out both cases, finding that […]
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A former Michigan pharmacist was sentenced today to 46 months in prison for his role in a health care fraud scheme at a pharmacy he operated. He was also ordered to pay $4 million in restitution and to forfeit four real estate properties and $726,364.96. According to court documents, from approximately 2011 to 2017, Nabil […]
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The Security Council is meeting against the backdrop of Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, with ambassadors expected to urge Israel and Hamas to stick to their commitments amid renewed violence and deepening humanitarian needs. The session is likely to focus on safeguarding the truce, easing aid access restrictions and sustaining political momentum. With tensions also rising in […]
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Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, is participating in her first meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) in Brussels today, joining European counterparts and senior US officials to address the shifting global trade landscape. Key Discussions McEntee will meet with fellow EU Trade Ministers and European Commission Vice‑President Maroš […]
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Under the agreement, the price of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine will fall to $2.99 per dose within a year – a reduction expected to save up to $90 million. Those savings should allow countries to secure more than 30 million extra doses over the next five years. “Today’s announcement is a powerful example of what our […]
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But António Guterres warns this shift will not guarantee stability. “Multipolarity alone is no guarantee of peace,” he said. Without strong cooperation, it can fuel rivalry rather than balance. Speaking at a summit between the African Union (AU) – the continent’s political and economic union – and the European Union (EU), the bloc of 27 European states, he […]
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