Toyota Launches $13.9 Billion U.S. Battery Plant following $10 Billion Investment Drive

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Summary: Toyota has officially opened its first U.S. battery manufacturing facility in Liberty, North Carolina, marking a $13.9 billion milestone in its electrification strategy. The Japanese automaker also confirmed an additional $10 billion investment over the next five years to expand U.S. manufacturing, underscoring its commitment to hybrid and electric vehicle production. ⚙️ A Landmark […]

Google Takes Aim at Chinese Hackers Behind ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Network with Legal Action

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Summary: Google has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against a China-based cybercriminal group accused of running the “Lighthouse” phishing-as-a-service platform. The kit enabled large-scale smishing attacks worldwide, stealing financial data from millions of victims and generating billions in illicit profits. ⚖️ Legal Action The lawsuit […]

Iran’s Drought Crisis: A Disaster in Slow Motion

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Summary: Iran is facing its worst drought in decades, with half the country recording no rainfall since September. Reservoirs and dams supplying Tehran and other major cities are at historic lows, forcing water rationing and raising fears of mass displacement. Experts warn that mismanagement and unsustainable agricultural practices have turned a climate challenge into a […]

More Than 42 Migrants Missing After Boat Capsizes Off Libya

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Summary: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has confirmed that at least 42 migrants are missing and presumed dead after a rubber boat capsized off the coast of Libya last week. Seven survivors were rescued after drifting at sea for six days, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean. 🚨 The Incident According to […]

Latest deadly shipwreck highlights need for safer migration

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

They were among 49 migrants and refugees aboard a rubber boat that departed from Zuwara in northwest Libya around 3am on 3 November, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday, citing survivors. The vessel capsized roughly six hours later after high waves caused the engine to fail. All passengers, 47 men and two […]

Government Approves Creation of Dedicated MetroLink Delivery Body

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Summary: Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has secured Cabinet approval to establish a statutory body tasked with delivering MetroLink, Ireland’s largest public transport project. The move follows planning approval and signals a new phase in advancing the €9.5 billion rail line connecting Dublin Airport to the city centre. 🚆 A Landmark Decision The Cabinet has […]

Ireland Announces €3.6 Million Integration Fund for 117 Community Projects

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Summary: Minister of State for Migration Colm Brophy has unveiled €3.6 million in funding for 117 community-based projects under the 2025 Integration Fund, aimed at strengthening migrant integration across Ireland through civil society and grassroots initiatives. 💶 Funding Breakdown The 2025 Integration Fund will distribute €3,612,974 to 117 not-for-profit, civil society, and community organisations nationwide. […]

Ireland: €32 Million WEST Project Launched to Tackle Cross-Border Water Pollution

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Summary: A €32 million initiative, the Water Enhancements through Sustainable Treatment (WEST) project, has been launched in Fermanagh to address water pollution across seven counties in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Supported by PEACEPLUS funding, the project introduces innovative, low-carbon wastewater treatment solutions and cross-border cooperation to improve water quality in Lough Erne, Lough Melvin, and […]

A new plan for culture in Europe

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Culture plays a central role in forging our European identity, celebrating diversity and in bringing us all together. It helps strengthen our democracy and resilience and it contributes towards economic growth and competitiveness. Today the Commission has put forward the culture compass for Europe, a plan designed to shape EU cultural policy. The culture […]

African Continental Brief: Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security and Human Rights – November 12, 2025

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025TheNewsIntelLeave a Comment

Summary: Africa’s latest developments highlight strong business growth in mining and e-commerce, volatile financial markets, major climate investments, geopolitical shifts, and urgent human rights concerns. Here is a concise, multi‑section overview of the continent’s current affairs. 📊 Business & Macro ☀️ Climate & Energy 🌍 Geopolitics & Policy 💻 Tech & Deals 🔒 Security & […]

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