Alstom has signed a landmark agreement to deliver 55 Traxx dual‑voltage locomotives to Ukrainian Railways, a deal valued at approximately €470 million and backed by international financing. Financing and Strategic Support The contract will be primarily financed through a €300 million loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and a $190 million […]
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When Salma* was just 15, she was forced to get married, even though she wanted to stay in school and become a doctor someday. Instead, she found herself tied to a man who “changed from being kind to being a monster.” He would beat her “with his bare hands,” she said recently. The young mother […]
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On his first full day as Minister for Finance, Tánaiste Simon Harris held a series of high-level discussions aimed at setting the tone for his stewardship of Ireland’s economy. Engagements with Key Institutions Harris met with Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland, and Niall Cody, Chairman of the Revenue Commissioners, underscoring the […]
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A United States citizen detained in Saudi Arabia for criticizing the kingdom’s leadership has been released, following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration. His son confirmed the news, expressing gratitude to U.S. officials for helping secure his father’s freedom and return home. Family Relief and Diplomatic Intervention The family described the release as the end […]
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Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee TD, is in Brussels today, 20 November, for her first EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting. The agenda spans some of the world’s most pressing crises, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, the conflict in Sudan, instability in the Sahel, and the humanitarian emergency in the Middle […]
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The European Commission has proposed delaying enforcement of several “high-risk” provisions in its landmark AI Act, following sustained lobbying from big tech companies, U.S. officials, and industry groups. The move, unveiled as part of a wider Digital Omnibus package, reflects growing concerns that Europe’s strict regulatory stance could undermine competitiveness against the U.S. and China. […]
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Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Qiddiya high-speed rail project has attracted more than 145 companies worldwide, underscoring strong investor confidence in the kingdom’s transport megaproject. The initiative, structured as a public-private partnership (PPP), is being overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) and Qiddiya […]
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Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years as a path to detoxification, renewal, and spiritual rebirth. Today, its meaning stretches across both religious traditions and modern medical research, making it one of the few disciplines that truly unites faith and science. Biblical Perspective In Christianity, fasting is deeply rooted in scripture as a way […]
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NVIDIA has once again shattered expectations, reporting record revenue of $57.01 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, a 62% increase from the same period last year and up 22% from the previous quarter Yahoo Finance Shacknews. Data Center Dominance The company’s data center division drove the bulk of growth, generating $51.2 billion in […]
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The Commission today presented a new set of measures that should enable Europe’s businesses to spend less time on administrative work and compliance and more on innovating and scaling up. It opens opportunities for European companies to grow and lead in technology, while upholding Europe’s highest standards of fundamental rights, data protection, safety, and fairness. The measures could […]
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