Green Hydrogen and the Global Race for Clean Energy

As green hydrogen transitions from lab concept to industrial reality, the world’s major powers are racing to secure their stake in what could define the future of energy, climate policy, and geopolitical influence. Once a niche concept, green hydrogen—produced using renewable electricity and electrolysis—has become a central pillar in global decarbonization strategies. The International Renewable […]

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China Ranks Third Globally in Foreign Direct Investment Outflows for 2024

BEIJING — China emerged as the world’s third-largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) outflows in 2024, with its outward FDI stock surpassing $3 trillion, accounting for 7.2% of the global total. The ranking, confirmed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), places China behind the United States and Japan in global […]

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Tánaiste Simon Harris Launches National Drive to Recruit Civil Defence Volunteers

DUBLIN — Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has launched a nationwide campaign urging citizens to join Ireland’s Civil Defence, spotlighting the life-saving skills and community impact of volunteer service. The initiative, titled Learn Skills. Save Lives, aims to bolster volunteer numbers to support emergency response and local events across the country. The campaign […]

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Nvidia to Invest Up to $100 Billion in OpenAI, Deepening AI Industry Alliance

SAN FRANCISCO — Nvidia and OpenAI announced Monday a landmark partnership that could reshape the global artificial intelligence landscape, with Nvidia committing up to $100 billion in investment and infrastructure support. The deal includes the supply of advanced data center chips to power OpenAI’s next-generation models and services. The collaboration brings together two of the […]

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KLM to Cancel 119 Flights Due to Ground Crew Strike at Schiphol

AMSTERDAM — Dutch carrier KLM will cancel 119 flights on Wednesday as ground crew at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport prepare for another strike, the airline confirmed Monday. The disruption is expected to affect both domestic and international services, with passengers advised to check schedules and seek rebooking options. The strike involves segments of KLM’s ground operations […]

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ABC to Reinstate Jimmy Kimmel Following Suspension Over Charlie Kirk Remarks

LOS ANGELES — ABC has announced that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel will return to air on Tuesday, following a temporary suspension related to comments made about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The network confirmed the decision in a brief statement, signaling the end of a controversy that drew sharp public and media attention. Kimmel’s suspension came […]

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UN hails Colombia’s first convictions under transitional justice measures as ‘crucial milestone’

“After decades of atrocity upon atrocity, these convictions represent a fundamental step in the fight against impunity in Colombia and in fulfilling the rights of victims to truth and justice,” he said. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (SJP), established under the 2016 Peace Agreement between the Government and FARC rebels, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of […]

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India Court Order on Adani Group Criticism Sparks Press Freedom Concerns

NEW DELHI — A recent court directive ordering the removal of online content critical of the Adani Group has ignited widespread concern among journalists and civil society advocates over the future of press freedom in India. The ruling, which mandates the scrubbing of articles and social media posts referencing allegations against the conglomerate, has been […]

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ODP Corp. and Office Depot to Go Private in $1 Billion Sale to Atlas Holdings

BOCA RATON — ODP Corporation, the parent company of Office Depot, has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Atlas Holdings in a transaction valued at approximately $1 billion. The deal will take the company private, marking a strategic shift for one of the most recognized names in US office supplies and business services. […]

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Nvidia Commits £2 Billion to Accelerate UK AI Innovation

LONDON — Nvidia has unveiled a £2 billion investment initiative aimed at strengthening the United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, with a focus on key innovation hubs in London, Oxford, Cambridge, and Manchester. The funding package is designed to support emerging startups, expand AI infrastructure, and generate high-skilled employment across the country. Among the beneficiaries are […]

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