A tragic plane crash off the coast of the Honduran island of Roatan on March 17, 2025, resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, including popular Garifuna musician and former congressman Aurelio Martínez. The small Lanhsa Airlines aircraft, which was en route from Roatan to the port of La Ceiba on the Honduran […]
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SINGAPORE, March 21, 2025 — Equinix has made a significant move toward sustainable infrastructure by issuing SGD 500 million (approximately $375 million) in green bonds, marking its first-ever bond offering in Singapore and the first by a U.S. corporation in over five years. This issuance will contribute to the company’s broader sustainability efforts, funding projects […]
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Recent detentions of German nationals by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have sparked outrage and confusion. Although citizens of the European Union, including Germany, are permitted to enter the U.S. visa-free for up to 90 days, several German nationals have found themselves trapped in a complex and opaque immigration system, including Green Card holders […]
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“Any ceasefire is welcome because it saves lives, but it is essential that a ceasefire paves the way for a just peace in Ukraine,” the UN Secretary-General said in Brussels, where he also addressed the massive Israeli escalation in Gaza and urged the world not to give up on slowing climate change. A “just peace” […]
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Siemens is set to reduce its workforce by more than 6,000 jobs worldwide, primarily affecting its Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure divisions. The move, which impacts over 5,600 roles in Digital Industries and 450 in Smart Infrastructure, comes as the company responds to changing market conditions, particularly in China and Germany. The company cited a […]
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Peter Kyle, the UK’s Technology Secretary, is engaging with US counterparts to explore new opportunities for AI collaboration and investment. His discussions will focus on expanding the long-standing UK-US relationship to leverage emerging technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), which the UK Government has prioritized under its Plan for Change. Kyle’s visit is set to […]
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Oracle has announced a significant £3.8 billion ($5 billion) investment in the UK’s cloud infrastructure, aimed at driving the nation’s AI innovation over the next five years. The move comes in response to the growing demand for cloud services and is set to expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), providing UK businesses with enhanced access to […]
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We, the undersigned organisations, are dismayed by the intensified state crackdown on lawyers in Iran simply for defending human rights and respect for the rule of law. The systematic targeting of lawyers and human rights defenders by the state in Iran shows no signs of stopping, with escalated attacks in January and February 2025. On 3 February […]
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Speaking in the capital Bishkek, Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights acknowledged the country’s recent economic growth but cautioned that narrowing space for civil society and press freedom could undermine progress. “For societies to thrive, they need to be rooted in human rights, non-discrimination and the rule of law. This also reassures investors,” […]
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Statement: The Elders express alarm at the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza, and call for an immediate end to Israel’s latest military assault. We urge all parties to demonstrate political will to end the war, and prioritise human life and a pathway to peace over domestic politics. At this dangerous time, we commend the initiative […]
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