The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have issued a joint statement expressing grave concerns over Iran’s escalating nuclear activities. The three European nations warned that Iran’s recent advancements in its nuclear program pose a significant threat to international security. They called on Iran to immediately halt and reverse its actions, emphasizing the importance of returning […]
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The Director-General, Maciej Popowski, has concluded a strategic weeklong trip to 4 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, reinforcing the European Union’s commitment to humanitarian cooperation and disaster management in the region. Building on the outcomes of the First EU-GCC meeting of heads of state and government in October 2024, the visit to Kuwait, the Kingdom […]
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Wikipedia is one of the world’s most influential knowledge platforms. Ranking among the top ten most-visited websites globally – just after Google and YouTube – it attracts over six billion monthly visits, and offers content in nearly 300 languages. Often perceived as a democratic space where anyone can edit and contribute, Wikipedia remains a battleground […]
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Returning home after sunset, a woman removes her headphones, lowers her hood, and keeps an eye on each man she passes. She cannot stop thinking about the man who followed her home and attacked her. She is 1 in 3 women to have experienced physical and/or sexual violence in the past 12 months and […]
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New research sheds light on major causes of maternal deaths Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO). These conditions were responsible for around 80 000 and 50 000 fatalities respectively in 2020 […]
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President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the implementation of “large-scale” banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia, aiming to pressure the nation into a ceasefire and a “final settlement agreement on peace.” The proposed measures would remain in effect until Russia agrees to halt its military actions in Ukraine and reach a comprehensive peace deal. Sources […]
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Nigeria and China have agreed to cooperate in addressing the growing number of Chinese nationals involved in financial crimes within Nigeria. The announcement follows a visit by Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, where both countries discussed increasing efforts to tackle cybercrime, telecom fraud, and illegal mining […]
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Dutch Justice Minister David van Weel confirmed on Thursday that he had discussed the extradition of European cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers with Sierra Leone’s Justice Minister Alpha Sesay. Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted fugitives, is believed to be in Sierra Leone, where he has reportedly received high-level protection. Van Weel emphasized that Leijdekkers is […]
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A live-fire training exercise involving South Korean fighter jets and US forces turned disastrous on Thursday when two KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on civilian homes in Pocheon, a city northeast of Seoul. The bombs, eight MK-82 general-purpose bombs, were released “abnormally” and landed outside the designated range at approximately 10:07 a.m. local time, […]
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New research warns that UK pension funds are exposed to up to $19 billion in potential losses by 2040 due to stranded assets, as the country’s economy faces a projected $141 billion hit from these risks. Stranded assets are investments that lose economic value prematurely, often as a result of changes in regulation, market demand, […]
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