Summary: Speaking at the opening of the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful indictment of global inequality, declaring it “intolerable” that nearly four billion people remain without access to any form of social protection. His remarks set the tone for a summit focused on inclusive […]
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Summary: Qatar Airways has sold its entire 9.6% stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for approximately $897 million, marking a complete exit from its eight-year investment in Hong Kong’s flagship carrier. The transaction, executed through a share buyback by Cathay, reflects a strategic portfolio shift by the Gulf airline and underscores Cathay’s efforts to consolidate ownership […]
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“We are deeply alarmed by mounting reports of grave violations against civilians,” M. Haq said, citing accounts of “executions, sexual violence, humiliation, extortion and attacks” following the capture of El Fasher, the state capital, by the Rapid Support Forces militia last week. According to the UN migration agency, IOM, nearly 82,000 people have fled El […]
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Summary: Kimberly-Clark has announced a landmark agreement to acquire consumer health giant Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Benadryl, in a $48.7 billion cash-and-stock deal. The transaction, approved by both companies’ boards, is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals CNBC CBS News. Strategic Merger of Consumer […]
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Summary: The UK Government has announced a major reform to the national curriculum, committing to integrate climate change and sustainability education across primary and secondary schools. The move follows the Curriculum and Assessment Review led by Professor Becky Francis, which identified critical gaps in scientific understanding and environmental awareness among students. Curriculum Reform Highlights Responding […]
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Summary: At a dazzling ceremony held at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, the 2025 Earthshot Prize honoured five pioneering initiatives from around the world. Each winner will receive £1 million to scale their transformative solutions aimed at repairing the planet. The 2025 Earthshot Prize Winners A Global Celebration of Innovation The awards […]
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The surge in displacement in late September marks a turning point in the conflict – now entering its eighth year – with more than 100,000 people already uprooted during 2025. The violence in Cabo Delgado began in 2017, led by armed groups locally known as al-Shabaab – unrelated to the Somali Islamist militia of the […]
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Summary: The Philippines has declared a nationwide state of emergency after Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through central provinces, leaving at least 114 people dead and 127 missing. The storm unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides, particularly in Cebu province, which was already struggling to recover from a recent earthquake. Human Toll and Damage Officials from the Office […]
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Summary: The U.S. government shutdown, now in its 36th day, has forced the Department of Transportation to order a 10% reduction in flights across 40 major airports. The move, driven by severe staffing shortages among 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers working without pay, has already led to tens of thousands of delays […]
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The Global Coalition for Social Justice Forum brought together ministers, workers’ and employers’ organizations, UN agencies and civil society to accelerate action on poverty eradication, decent work and social inclusion. The gathering came at a moment described as both hopeful and urgent. Since the coalition’s launch in 2023, governments and partners have expanded efforts to […]
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