Minister for Older People Publishes HIQA Report on Oversight of Emeis Ireland Nursing Homes

Dublin, 30 June 2025 — The Minister for Older People, Mary Butler, has published the Health Information and Quality Authority’s (HIQA) report on the regulatory oversight by the Chief Inspector of designated centres for older people operated by Emeis Ireland. The report provides a detailed account of the regulatory history of Emeis Ireland’s nursing homes, […]

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Africa Continental Brief: July 2025 | Compiled Summary of Key Developments Across the Continent

Business & Macroeconomy Climate & Energy Geopolitics & Policy Security & Conflict Tech & Investment International Engagements Environment & Conservation Source: africacenter.org | semafor.com  For professional and institutional use

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Contrary to UK Parliament Debate Claims: Investing in Disability Support Pays Off— Here’s the Proof

Following recent debate in the UK parliament, questions arose over why proposed spending to support disabled people appears costlier than expected. However, a growing body of international research shows that targeted assistance—especially in education and employment—delivers clear economic returns, improves lives, and eases public spending pressures. 📚 Education as an Economic Driver 💼 Employment: Returns […]

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Ireland Government Approves General Scheme of Media Regulation Bill to Implement EU Media Freedom Act

Dublin, 2 July 2025 – Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, has secured Cabinet approval for the General Scheme of the Media Regulation Bill, a key step in transposing the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) into Irish law. The EMFA, an EU regulation adopted earlier this year, aims to strengthen media pluralism […]

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Ministers Heydon and Healy‑Rae Announce €1.68 Million Investment in Farm Safety, Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Dublin – 1 July 2025 – Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, alongside Minister of State Michael Healy‑Rae TD, today announced funding awards totalling €1.68 million under an open call for farm safety, health, and wellbeing projects. A total of 40 initiatives were selected for support, focusing on farmer safety, physical […]

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President Trump Announces Israeli Agreement to Gaza Ceasefire Proposal, Urges Hamas to Respond

Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel has agreed to the terms of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept the deal and bring an end to the months-long conflict. “Israel has agreed to the necessary conditions to finalize the 60-day CEASEFIRE, during which time we will […]

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President Trump Signals Imminent U.S.- India Trade Deal as Negotiations Reach Critical Stage

Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled that a trade deal with India is nearing completion, with expectations of significantly reduced tariffs and improved bilateral market access. “I think we are going to have a deal with India. And that is going to be a different kind of a deal. It is going […]

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Theresa May Leads Global Efforts Against Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Theresa May, former UK Prime Minister and current Chair of the Global Commission on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking, has continued to play an active leadership role in advancing international efforts to combat modern slavery. As part of her mandate, she recently led a delegation of commissioners to engage with several key global institutions, including […]

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Amazon Unveils Geothermal and Solar-Powered Fulfillment Center in Japan

Amazon has launched a new state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Nagoya, Japan, integrating advanced geothermal and solar technologies to significantly reduce its environmental footprint and support its global decarbonization efforts. The facility features Amazon’s first-ever use of vertical solar panels, mounted on the exterior south-facing walls to maximize solar energy capture throughout the day. These panels […]

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