đź“Ť Devens, Massachusetts — Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has secured $863 million in an oversubscribed Series B2 funding round, marking the largest capital raise in deep tech and energy since its $1.8 billion Series B in 2021. The financing brings CFS’s total fundraising to nearly $3 billion—representing roughly one-third of all private fusion investment globally. […]
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đź“Ť Manama, Bahrain — Bank ABC has announced a record $2.8 billion mobilization in sustainable finance for 2024, with 86% of the funding directed toward emerging markets. The capital supports projects focused on renewable energy, climate resilience, and inclusive growth across Brazil, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—regions facing acute climate and development challenges. […]
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đź“Ť Bangkok, Thailand — Budget carrier Nok Air has been ordered to suspend all international flight operations following a directive from Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT). The decision comes after a series of safety-related incidents recorded between 2023 and 2025, prompting regulatory intervention. According to CAAT, the airline exhibited operational deficiencies including in-flight engine shutdowns, […]
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đź“Ť Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of State has approved a series of major defense and communications sales to Ukraine totaling approximately $1.15 billion, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster Kyiv’s military capabilities and infrastructure resilience. The largest component of the package includes a proposed $825 million sale of up to 3,350 Extended […]
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đź“Ť Jakarta, Indonesia — At least eight people have died in recent protests across Indonesia, as nationwide demonstrations erupted over perceived government excess and police violence. The unrest, which began in late August, was sparked by public outrage over lawmakers’ housing allowances and intensified following the death of a motorcycle taxi driver allegedly struck by […]
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đź“Ť Kunar Province, Afghanistan — A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing more than 1,400 people and injuring over 3,000, according to figures released by the Taliban government. The worst-hit areas include Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where entire villages were flattened and thousands of homes destroyed. The quake’s shallow depth—just 8 […]
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đź“Ť Washington, D.C. — The United States has revoked a key export waiver previously granted to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), restricting its ability to ship chipmaking equipment and supplies to its facility in Nanjing, China. The decision, effective December 31, 2025, eliminates TSMC’s Validated End User (VEU) status, which had allowed streamlined shipments without […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Tuesday that Moscow has never opposed Ukraine’s potential membership in the European Union, distinguishing it from NATO accession, which he described as “unacceptable.” Speaking during talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Beijing, Putin said he believes a consensus can be reached on ensuring the security of both […]
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Banana giant Chiquita Brands has announced plans to restart operations in Panama following mass layoffs earlier this year that affected over 6,000 workers. The decision comes after months of halted production in the western province of Bocas del Toro, triggered by a labor strike linked to nationwide pension reform protests. Chiquita will invest $30 million […]
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Japanese medical technology company Terumo Corporation has announced the acquisition of Oxford-based OrganOx, a leading innovator in organ preservation devices, in a deal valued at approximately ÂŁ1.1 billion ($1.5 billion USD). Founded in 2008 as a spinout from the University of Oxford, OrganOx specializes in Normothermic Machine Perfusion (NMP) technology, which enables donor organs to […]
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