đź“Ť Abuja, Nigeria — Nearly 31 million people in Nigeria are now facing acute hunger, marking a record high, according to the United Nations. The crisis is most severe in the northeastern states, where escalating violence by militant groups and significant reductions in global humanitarian aid have compounded food insecurity. The UN World Food Programme […]
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On September 2, 2025, EUROCONTROL officially handed over the final reports of the AVENIR (AViation ENvIronmental Reporting) Working Group to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The handover was performed by Tânia Cardoso Simões, EUROCONTROL Director of Aviation Transformation, to Maria Rueda, Director Safety Management, Sustainability and Global Outreach Director, EASA . Established under the joint EASA–EUROCONTROL […]
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đź“Ť Dublin, Ireland — The Irish Government has officially launched the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030, marking a major milestone in advancing disability rights since Ireland’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Developed through extensive consultation with disabled people and their representative organisations, the strategy […]
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đź“Ť Washington, D.C. — Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a forceful statement on social media this week, calling on Hamas to release all remaining hostages amid the ongoing Israel–Gaza conflict. “Tell Hamas to IMMEDIATELY give back all 20 Hostages (Not 2 or 5 or 7!), and things will change rapidly. IT WILL END!” Trump […]
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đź“Ť New York, NY — The United Nations marked the International Day for People of African Descent on September 1 with a renewed call for justice, dignity, and equality. UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres praised the “extraordinary” contributions of African peoples while warning that the legacies of slavery and colonialism continue to manifest through systemic racism, […]
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đź“Ť Copenhagen, Denmark — The European Union has formally requested that the United States reconsider its decision to deny visas to members of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York later this month. Speaking after a meeting of […]
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đź“Ť Beijing, China — Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that humanity faces a pivotal choice between peace and war during a major military parade held in Tiananmen Square on September 3. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Xi delivered the remarks in front of more than 50,000 spectators, […]
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đź“Ť BrasĂlia, Brazil — The United Nations Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, Tomoya Obokata, has called on Brazil to take urgent action to combat persistent forms of modern slavery across the country. Concluding a two-week official visit, Obokata highlighted ongoing exploitation affecting children, domestic workers, Indigenous and Quilombola communities, sex workers, migrants, refugees, […]
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đź“Ť Washington, D.C. — A U.S. federal judge has issued an emergency order temporarily blocking the deportation of over 600 unaccompanied minors to Guatemala, following a late-night legal challenge by immigration advocates. The ruling, delivered at 4 a.m. by District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, came amid reports that at least 10 children were already aboard planes […]
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đź“Ť San Francisco, California — Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has closed a $13 billion Series F funding round, bringing its post-money valuation to $183 billion. The raise marks the largest single investment in deep tech and AI this year and positions Anthropic among the fastest-growing technology companies in history. Led by Iconiq Capital and co-led […]
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