A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar today Friday 28/03/2025, causing widespread panic in both Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), sent residents rushing out of buildings in major cities such as Yangon and even in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, according to multiple eyewitnesses. The […]
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However, the country remains in the grip of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with millions facing famine, disease and insecurity. IOM data shows that between December last year and March, displacement fell by 2.4 per cent – with nearly 400,000 people returning to their places of origin in Aj Jazirah, Sennar and Khartoum […]
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KP Ramaswamy, the owner of KPR Mills in Coimbatore, is a name synonymous with transformation—not in the traditional corporate sense, but in the way he has reshaped the lives of his workers. Known fondly as “Appa” (father), Ramaswamy’s philosophy goes beyond profit margins and employee retention. It centers on education and empowerment, a strategy that […]
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Today, at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally. This commitment builds on the EU’s ongoing efforts to reduce all forms of malnutrition and drive progress in nutrition-related interventions worldwide. The EU’s investment will focus on supporting partner […]
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Cases of tuberculosis (TB) among children in Europe and Central Asia have risen by nearly 10% in 2023, sparking concerns from health officials about the disease’s growing threat. The data, reported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe, highlights the lingering impact of the COVID-19 […]
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Evan Feinman, the director of the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, has been removed from his post by the Trump administration amid a broader review of the program. This move is part of a larger reassessment of the initiative, which aims to improve broadband access, particularly in underserved rural areas. The […]
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Melbourne Airport is set to embark on a major $4 billion expansion project as it looks to accommodate rising passenger numbers. The expansion follows a record-breaking December, which saw over 1.14 million international passengers pass through the airport. The project, expected to be completed by 2026, will include the expansion of the international check-in and […]
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Volker Türk issued a statement on Wednesday saying he was deeply shocked by reports that hundreds of civilians were killed, and scores injured, in the 24 March strikes on a busy market in Tora Village. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and a rival military known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been at war […]
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A new report by the Keep Britain Working Review reveals that young people with mental health conditions are nearly five times more likely to be economically inactive than their peers. This underscores the challenges many face early in their careers, with significant barriers to entering the workforce. The Discovery Phase report, led by Sir Charlie […]
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Oakley Capital has successfully raised €4.5 billion for its latest flagship fund, Fund VI, achieving a rapid final close just six months after its launch. This represents a significant 58% increase over the €2.85 billion raised for Fund V in 2022, despite a challenging private equity fundraising environment. The new fund, focused on mid-market investments […]
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