Around 260,000 civilians – including 130,000 children – remain trapped in the area’s main camp for internally displaced people, enduring desperate conditions without aid for more than 16 months. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been battling forces of the military government for control of Sudan for over two years, has cut off all […]
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LUANDA — UAE-based satellite operator Space42 has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Military Intelligence and Security Service (SISM), marking a significant step in bilateral cooperation on advanced technology development. The agreement, formalised during a state visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Angola, outlines joint efforts across […]
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LONDON — The NHS has reached a record milestone in dementia care, with 506,549 people now formally diagnosed—up from 490,163 a year ago—reflecting growing awareness, improved access to testing, and a renewed focus on early intervention under the NHS’s 10 Year Health Plan. Dementia remains the UK’s leading cause of death, and timely diagnosis is […]
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BASEL — Scientists at the University of Basel have developed a custom-built molecule capable of storing solar energy in the form of four stable electric charges, marking a major advance in the pursuit of artificial photosynthesis—a technology long considered the holy grail of renewable energy. The molecule, composed of five linked components, can hold two […]
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LONDON — UBS has raised its lithium price forecasts following regulatory-driven mine closures in China, reigniting investor interest in a sector that has faced years of oversupply and falling prices. The bank now expects spodumene prices to rise by up to 32% and lithium carbonate and hydroxide prices by 4–17% across the 2025–2028 period. The […]
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BRUSSELS — The European Union has formally proposed removing tariffs on U.S. industrial goods, a key step in implementing last month’s transatlantic trade agreement aimed at reducing American duties on European car exports. Under the deal, the U.S. will lower its tariff on EU-made cars and car parts from 27.5% to 15%, a move expected […]
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BEAVERTON, Ore. — Nike has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by less than 1%, as part of a broader effort to reposition the company through its new “sport offense” strategy. The move, disclosed in an internal memo signed by CEO Elliott Hill and senior leadership, aims to refocus the brand on core sports […]
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ROUND ROCK, Texas — Dell Technologies reported record second-quarter earnings, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, but its weaker-than-expected third-quarter outlook sent shares lower in after-hours trading. Revenue for the quarter reached $29.78 billion, up 19% year-over-year and exceeding analyst expectations of $29.17 billion. Adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.32, also up […]
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DUBLIN — Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke have unveiled the Government’s Action Plan on Market Diversification, a cross-departmental initiative aimed at strengthening Ireland’s global trade resilience and expanding export opportunities for Irish businesses. The plan, announced on 28 August 2025, outlines over 100 targeted actions to support Irish […]
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Tanzania: President Hassan Cleared for Election Amid Opposition Barriers Tanzania’s electoral commission has formally approved President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her running mate Emmanuel Nchimbi to contest the October 29 presidential election. However, the disqualification of CHADEMA, the country’s main opposition party, raises concerns over electoral fairness. CHADEMA was barred in April for refusing to […]
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